DVD
A beautiful mind
Record details
- ISBN: 9780783271750
- ISBN: 0783271751
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Physical Description:
2 videodiscs (135 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
videodisc
videorecording - Edition: [Full screen version]; Awards ed.
- Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal, [2002], c2001.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Based on the novel by Sylvia Nasar. Special features: Disc 1 - feature film; deleted scenes - with optional director's commentary ; Disc 2 - A Beautiful Partnership: Ron Howard and Brain Grazer; development of the screenplay; meeting John Nash - The Nash Theory of Equilibrium; "Accepting the Nobel Prize in Economics"; "The Process of Age Progression"; storyboards to final feature comparison; creation of special effects; scoring the film; inside A Beautiful Mind; Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay; A Beatiful Mind soundtrack. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | [Disc 1] Commentary with Ron Howard and Akiva Goldsman ; deleted scenes with director's commentary ; DVD-ROM features ; production notes ; cast & filmmakers -- [disc 2] 'A beautiful partnership: Ron Howard & Brian Grazer' ; development of the screenplay ; meeting John Nash ; accepting the Nobel Prize ; casting Crowe & Connelly ; the process of age progression ; storyboard comparisons ; creation of special effects ; scoring the film -- Inside 'A beautiful mind' ; Academy Awards, reactions from winners ; theatrical trailer ; soundtrack. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Roger Deakins ; art director, Robert Guerra ; editors, Mike Hill, Dan Hanley ; music composer, James Horner ; costume designer, Rita Ryack ; production designer, Wynn Thomas. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany, Adam Goldberg, Judd Hirsch, Josh Lucas, Anthony Rapp, Christopher Plummer. |
| Summary, etc.: | Dramatic biography of John Nash, a mathematical genius, who made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self-discovery. After many years of struggle, he eventually triumphed over his schizophrenia, and finally, late in life, received the Nobel Prize. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG-13. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, Dolby digital 5.1, Dolby digital 2.0 surround. |
| Language Note: | English or French dialogue, English, French or Spanish subtitles. |
| Awards Note: | Academy Award, 2002: Best Picture (Brian Grazer, Ron Howard); Best Director (Ron Howard); Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Jennifer Connelly); Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published (Akiva Goldsman). |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Esquizofrenia Teatro Matemáticos Estados Unidos Biografía Teatro Mathematicians United States Biography Drama Nasar, Sylvia Film adaptations Nash, John F Jr 1928-2015 Drama |
| Genre: | Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Feature films -- United States. Feature films. Fiction films. Biographical films. |
Available copies
- 18 of 18 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Southbury Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 18 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbury Public Library | DVD - BASEMENT STORAGE (Text) | 34019132236134 | Adult DVD | Available | - |
