| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 112 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
| Cast |
Penélope Cruz, Ben Kingsley, Patricia Clarkson, Deborah Harry, Dennis Hopper, Peter Sarsgaard. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Jean Claude Larrieu ; edited by, Amy Duddleston. |
| Note |
Based on the novel "The dying animal" by Philip Roth. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 2008. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R; for sexuality, nudity and language. |
| Summary |
Cultural critic David Kepesh finds his state of 'emancipated manhood' thrown into tragic disarray. David is a renowned college professor whose life is turned inside out when he becomes involved in a passionate relationship with Consuela. Consuela is a well-mannered student who awakens a sense of sexual possessiveness in her teacher. As their sexual relationship evolves, an incredible love story is born. |
| Note |
Special features: Commentary with screenwriter Nicholas Meyer ; 'The poetry of Elegy' featurette. |
| Language |
English dialogue with optional English subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Teacher-student relationships -- Drama.
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Men -- Sexual behavior -- Drama.
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Possessiveness -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Lamal, Andre.
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Lucchesi, Gary.
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Rosenberg, Tom.
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Meyer, Nicholas, 1945-
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Coixet, Isabel.
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Cruz, Penélope.
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Kingsley, Ben, 1943-
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Clarkson, Patricia.
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Harry, Debbie.
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Hopper, Dennis, 1936-2010.
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Sarsgaard, Peter.
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Roth, Philip
Dying animal.
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Lakeshore Entertainment (Firm)
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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| ISBN |
143593170X |
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9781435931701 |
| Standard No. |
043396274396 |
| Music No. |
27439 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
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