Dead Poets Society.
Record details
- ISBN: 1558908870
- ISBN: 9781558908871
- ISBN: 9780788853647
- ISBN: 0788853643
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Physical Description:
1 videodisc (approximately 129 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
videodisc - Edition: Special edition.
- Publisher: [Burbank, CA] : Touchstone Home Entertainment, 2006.
- Distributor: Burbank, CA : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
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Badges:
- Top Holds Over Last 5 Years: 1 / 5.0
Content descriptions
General Note: | Edition from disc label. Originally released as a motion picture in 1989. Widescreen 1.85:1. Bonus features: "Dead Poets" : a look back (27 min.) (featuring new interview footage with director Peter Weir, Ethan Hawke, Robert Sean Leonard, and many more); raw takes; Master of sound: Alan Splet (11 min.) (new interviews with David Lynch and Peter Weir); Cinematography master class (15 min.) (an interview and inspirational lighting workshop with cinematographer John Seale; audio commentary (with director Peter Weir, cinematographer John Seale and writer Tom Schulman); theatrical trailer. |
Formatted Contents Note: | A new semester -- Seize the day -- Understanding poetry -- The reconvening of the Dead Poets Society -- A different perspective -- Chances -- Find your own walk -- Unorthodox ideas -- Neil's dream -- "Oh captain, my captain." |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, John Seale ; editor, William Anderson ; music, Maurice Jarre. Touchstone Pictures presents, in association with Silver Screen Partners IV, a Steven Haft production in association with Witt-Thomas Productions ; written by Tom Schulman ; produced by Steven Haft, Paul Junger Witt, Tony Thomas ; directed by Peter Weir. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles, Gale Hansen, Dylan Kussman, Allelon Ruggiero, James Waterston, Alexandra Powers, Norman Lloyd, Kurtwood Smith, George Martin, Leon Pownall. |
Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG. |
System Details Note: | DVD, region 1, NTSC, dual layer, widescreen; Dolby digital 5.1 surround. |
Language Note: | English or French language soundtracks (Dolby surround); English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. |
Awards Note: | 1989 Academy Award for Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen (Schulman) ; Academy Award nominee for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor in Leading Role (Williams). BAFTA Awards, 1990: Best Film ; Best Original Film Score (Jarre) |
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Available copies
- 1 of 3 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Covington Branch | MO (Text) | 33126016603791 | DVD | Available | - |
Erlanger Branch | MO (Text) | 33126023616075 | DVD | Checked out | 04/02/2024 |
Independence Branch | MO (Text) | 33126023616067 | DVD | Checked out | 04/01/2024 |