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As good as it gets / TriStar Pictures presents a Gracie Films production ; a James L. Brooks film ; story by Mark Andrus ; screenplay by Mark Andrus and James L. Brooks ; produced by Bridget Johnson and Kristi Zea ; produced and directed by James L. Brooks.

Format Video (DVD)
Publication InfoCulver City, CA : Columbia TriStar Home Video, ©1998.
Description1 videodisc (139 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject(s)
Other author/creatorNicholson, Jack actor.
Other author/creatorHunt, Helen, 1963- actor.
Other author/creatorKinnear, Greg, 1963- actor.
Other author/creatorGooding, Cuba, Jr., 1968- actor.
Other author/creatorUlrich, Skeet, actor.
Other author/creatorKnight, Shirley, 1936-2020 actor.
Other author/creatorBrooks, James L. director, production personnel, screenwriter.
Other author/creatorAndrus, Mark screenwriter.
Other author/creatorTri-Star Pictures.
Other author/creatorGracie Films.
Other author/creatorColumbia TriStar Home Video (Firm)
Abstract Melvin Udall is an obsessive-compulsive novelist with Manhattan's meanest mouth. But when his gay neighbor Simon is hospitalized, Melvin is forced to babysit Simon's dog. And that unexpected act of kindness-- along with waitress Carol Connelly-- helps put Melvin back in the human race.
General noteOriginally produced as a motion picture in 1997.
General noteWidescreen and full screen formats ; scene selections ; commentary track.
Cast Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Skeet Ulrich, Shirley Knight.
Audience Rated PG-13.
Technical detailsDVD.
LanguageClosed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
LanguageDialogue in English with optional French soundtrack, and optional subtitles in English, French and Spanish.
Awards noteAcademy Award for Best Actor and Actress, 1997.
ISBN0767811100
UPC 043396217096
Publisher number21709 Tri-Star

Available Items

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Joyner Compact DVDs PN1995.9 .C55 A84 1998 DVD ✔ Available Place Hold