| Edition |
Widescreen. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (112 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
DVD release of the 2009 motion picture. |
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Special features: Notification : a documentary about U.S. Army Casualty Notification Officers and the families of fallen soldiers by Joe Kelly and John Vernon; Audio commentary with Oren Moverman, Lawrence Inglee, Ben Foster, and Woody Harrelson; Going Home : reflections from the set; Variety screening series Q&A; The Messenger shooting script. |
| Credits |
Nathan Larson, original music ; Alex Hall, editor ; Bobby Bukowski, director of photography. |
| Cast |
Woody Harrelson, Ben Foster, Samantha Morton, Jena Malone, Steve Buscemi. |
| Summary |
Partnered with hard-line officer Tony Stone, Sgt. Will Montgomery is a battle-scarred war hero home from Iraq and newly assigned to the Army's Casualty Notification service. He faces this formidable mission while seeking comfort and healing back on the home front when he falls for the wife of a fallen soldier. |
| Audience |
MPAA Rating: R; for language and some sexual content/nudity. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 0, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby digital 5.1 surround and stereo. |
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DVD, NTSC; widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby digital 5.1 surround and stereo. |
| Language |
English dialogue with optional subtitles in English. |
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In English, with optional subtitles in English. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Iraq War, 2003-2011 -- Veterans -- Drama.
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Veterans -- Drama.
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War widows -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
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Veterans -- United States -- Drama.
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War widows -- United States -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Fiction films.
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| Added Author |
Moverman, Oren.
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Camon, Alessandro.
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Harrelson, Woody.
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Foster, Ben, 1980-
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Morton, Samantha.
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Malone, Jena, 1984-
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Buscemi, Steve, 1957-
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Oscilloscope Pictures.
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Omnilab Media (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
896602002180 |
| Music No. |
OSC-018 Oscilloscope Pictures |
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