| Edition |
Widescreen ed. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (ca. 146 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD. |
| Cast |
Emily Watson, Robert Carlyle ... [et al.] |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Michael Seresin ; editor, Gerry Hambling ; music, John Wiliams. |
| Note |
Based on the book by Frank McCourt. |
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Original production: c1999. |
| Summary |
Life in impoverished Depression-era Ireland holds little promise for young Frank McCourt, the oldest son in a tightly-knit family. Living by his wits and sustained by his mother's fierce love, Frank embarks on an inspiring journey to overcome the poverty of his childhood and reach the land of his dreams: America. |
| Note |
Includes: featurette, cast and crew interviews, commentary by author Frank McCourt, commentary by director Alan Parker, theatrical trailers. |
| Language |
In English; also dubbed into French; with optional subtitles in English. |
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Closed-captioned. |
| Subject |
Feature films.
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Irish Americans -- Drama.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Parker, Alan, 1944 Feb. 14-
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Watson, Emily, 1967-
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Carlyle, Robert, 1961-
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McCourt, Frank.
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| Publisher No. |
33607 Paramount Pictures |
| ISBN |
0792163079 |
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0792163087 |
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0792163095 |
| Branch Call Number |
DVD MOVIE A |
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