| Edition |
Widescreen version. |
| Description |
2 videodiscs (161 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital rdatr |
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optical rdarm |
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surround rdacpc |
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Dolby digital 5.1 |
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Dolby digital 2.0 |
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NTSC rdabs |
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video file rdaft |
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DVD video |
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region 1 rdare |
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Motion pictures lcgft |
| System Details |
DVD, wide screen; 2.0 Dolby digital, 5.1 Dolby digital. |
| Note |
Title from disc. |
| Cast |
Kristin Scott Thomas, Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Naveen Andrews, Willem Dafoe. |
| Note |
Wide screen. |
| Audience |
Rating: R; for sexuality, some violence and language. |
| Note |
Based on the novel by Michael Ondaatje. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1996. |
| Awards |
Academy Award for Best Picture, 1997. |
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Academy Award for Best Director, 1997: Anthony Minghella. |
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Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, 1997: Juliette Binoche. |
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Academy Award for Best Original Score, 1997: Gabriel Yared. |
| Summary |
At the close of WWII, a young nurse tends to a badly-burned plane crash victim. His past is shown in flashbacks, revealing an involvement in a fateful love affair. |
| Note |
Special features: Master class with screenwriter and director Anthony Minghella; making of the English Patient ; a historical look at the real Count Almasy; two feature commentary tracks with the filmmakers; from novel to screen play; the formidable Saul Zaentz-producer; about author Michael Ondaatje; filmmaker conversations with Anthony Minghella, Saul Zaentz, Michael Ondaatje and editor Walter Murch and much, much more. |
| Terms Of Use |
For private home use only. |
| Language |
English dialogue; French or Spanish subtitles; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). |
| Subject |
Ondaatje, Michael, 1943- -- Film adaptations.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Italy -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
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Air pilots -- Drama.
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Ordnance disposal units -- Great Britain -- Drama.
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Geographers -- Great Britain -- Drama.
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Thieves -- Drama.
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Ondaatje, Michael, 1943- (OCoLC)fst00000695
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Air pilots. (OCoLC)fst00802420
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Geographers. (OCoLC)fst00940419
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Man-woman relationships. (OCoLC)fst01007080
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Ordnance disposal units. (OCoLC)fst01047453
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Thieves. (OCoLC)fst01149995
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Great Britain. (OCoLC)fst01204623
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Italy. (OCoLC)fst01204565
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World War (1939-1945) (OCoLC)fst01180924
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| Chronological Term |
1939-1945
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| Genre/Form |
Historical films. (OCoLC)fst01710314
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Film adaptations. (OCoLC)fst01710491
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Fiction films. (OCoLC)fst01710264
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Drama. (OCoLC)fst01423879
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Feature films. (OCoLC)fst01710384
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Romance films. (OCoLC)fst01710332
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired. (OCoLC)fst01710450
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War films. (OCoLC)fst01710402
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Romance films.
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War films.
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Historical films.
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Feature films.
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Fiction films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Minghella, Anthony, film director.
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Scott-Thomas, Kristin, 1960- actor.
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Fiennes, Ralph, actor.
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Binoche, Juliette, 1964- actor.
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Andrews, Naveen, 1969- actor.
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Based on (work): Ondaatje, Michael, 1943-
English patient.
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Miramax Films, presenter.
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Paramount Pictures Corporation, publisher.
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| Added Title |
Container of (work): English patient (Motion picture)
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| Standard No. |
032429350817 |
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00032429350817 gtin-14 |
| Music No. |
59214178000 Paramount Home Entertainment |
