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The dead / Vestron Pictures/Zenith present a Wieland Schulz-Keil Chris Sievernich production ; a John Huston film ; written by Tony Huston ; directed by John Huston.

Format Video (DVD)
EditionWidescreen ed.
Publication InfoSanta Monica, Calif. : Lions Gate Films, Inc., ©2009.
Description1 videodisc (83 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject(s)
Joyce, James, 1882-1941--Film adaptations.
Husband and wife--Ireland --Dublin --Drama.
DVD-Video discs.
Dublin (Ireland)--Social life and customs --20th century --Drama.
Galway (Ireland)--Social life and customs --19th century --Drama.
Other author/creatorSchulz-Keil, Wieland.
Other author/creatorSievernich, Chris.
Other author/creatorHuston, Tony.
Other author/creatorHuston, John, 1906-1987.
Other author/creatorHuston, Anjelica.
Other author/creatorMcCann, Donal.
Other author/creatorCarroll, Helena.
Other author/creatorPatterson, Frank, 1938-2000.
Other author/creatorNorth, Alex.
Other author/creatorJoyce, James, 1882-1941. Dead.
Other author/creatorVestron Pictures.
Other author/creatorZenith Productions.
Other author/creatorLions Gate Films (Santa Monica, Calif.)
Other author/creatorLiffey Press (Dublin, Ireland)
Uniform titleDead (Motion picture : 1987)
Variant title Title on container: John Huston's the dead
Abstract Gabriel and Gretta Conroy are enjoying a holiday party when Gretta begins to have poignant memories of a former lover who is deceased. Gabriel begins to see his life in an entirely new light with the shattering revelation of Gretta's secret past.
General noteBased on the short story "The dead" from the collection "Dubliners" by James Joyce.
CreditsMusic, Alex North ; editor, Roberto Silvi ; director of photography, Fred Murphy.
Cast Anjelica Huston, Donal McCann, Helena Carroll, Frank Patterson.
Audience MPAA rating: PG.
Other formsIssued also on film.
Original versionOriginally released: Ireland : Liffey Films, Zenith Entertainment, c1987.
Technical detailsDVD format ; Dolby Digital 2.0.
LanguageIn English with optional English or Spanish subtitles. Closed captioned.
Awards note"Nominated for 2 Academy Awards: 1987: Best Costume Design, [and], Best Writing (Screenplay based on material from another medium)..."--Container.
Genre/formFeature films.
Genre/formFiction films.
Genre/formVideo recordings for the hearing impaired.
Genre/formDrama.
Genre/formFilm adaptations.
UPC 031398114901
Publisher number27301 Lions Gate Films, Inc.

Available Items

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Joyner Reserve PN1997 .D425 2009 DVD ✔ Available RESERVES Herron, Thomas/ ENGL 2000 Place Hold
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