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North by Northwest / [presented by] M-G-M ; written by Ernest Lehman ; directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

Format Video (Blu-ray)
Edition50th anniversary ed. Blu-ray version.
Publication InfoBurbank, CA : Turner Entertainment and Warner Bros. Entertainment, 2009.
Description1 videodiscs (136 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 book (43 pages color illustrations ; 18 cm)
Subject(s)
Other author/creatorLehman, Ernest, 1915-2005.
Other author/creatorHitchcock, Alfred, 1899-1980.
Other author/creatorGrant, Cary, 1904-1986.
Other author/creatorSaint, Eva Marie, 1924-
Other author/creatorMason, James, 1909-1984.
Other author/creatorLandis, Jessie Royce, 1904-1972.
Other author/creatorMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Other author/creatorTurner Entertainment Co.
Other author/creatorWarner Home Video (Firm)
Uniform titleNorth by northwest (Motion picture)
Variant title At head of title: Alfred Hitchcock's
Contents Special features: commentary by screenwriter Ernest Lehman; New 2009 documentary reveals "The master's touch: Hitchcock's signature style;" acclaimed feature-length career; profile Cary Grant: a class apart; explore in depth the movie's innovations and influences in the new North by Northwest: One for the ages; vintage 2000 documentary "Destination Hitchcock: the making of North by Northwest;" stills gallery; theatrical trailers & TV spots.
Abstract Roger Thornhill is a New York advertising executive who is kidnapped by a gang of spies led by Philip Vandamm, who believes Thornhill is CIA agent George Kaplan. Thornhill escapes, but must find Kaplan in order to clear himself of a murder that Kaplan is accused of committing. Following Kaplan to Chicago as a fugitive from justice, Thornhill is helped by beautiful Eve Kendall. In Chicago, she delivers a message to Kaplan that almost costs Thornhill his life when he is chased across a cornfield by a crop-dusting plane.
General noteDisc shelved in separate case on shelf.
General noteOriginally released as a motion picture in 1959.
Cast Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason, Jessie Royce Landis.
Spec. audience char. Not rated.
Technical detailsBlu-ray disc, widescreen 1080p High Definition 16X9 ; Special features: 480i or 480p Standard Definition, Stereo.
Technical detailsThis Blu-ray disc will not play in standard DVD players.
LanguageDolby True HD: English 5.1 ; Dolby Digital: English 5.1, French 5.1, Spanish 1.0, German 1.0, Italian 1.0, Portuguese 1.0.
Genre/formThrillers (Motion pictures)
Genre/formAction and adventure films.
Genre/formRomance films.
Genre/formDetective and mystery films.
Genre/formVideo recordings for the hearing impaired.
Genre/formFeature films.
ISBN1419880543
ISBN9781419880544
UPC 883929064953
Publisher number2000017791 Turner Entertainment

Available Items

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Joyner Compact DVDs PN1995.9.D4 N864 2009 BLU-RAY ✔ Available Place Hold