Wit [videorecording] / HBO Films presents an Avenue Pictures production ; a film by Mike Nichols ; directed by Mike Nichols ; screenplay by Emma Thompson & Mike Nichols ; produced by Simon Bosanquet.
Nichols, Mike.; Thompson, Emma.; Bosanquet, Simon.; Lloyd, Christopher, 1938-; Atkins, Eileen.; McDonald, Audra.; Woodward, Jonathan M.; Pinter, Harold, 1930-2008.; McGarvey, Seamus, 1967-; Bloom, John.; Roth, Ann, 1931-; Wurtzel, Stuart.; Edson, Margaret, 1961- Wit.; HBO Films.; Avenue Pictures.; HBO Video (Firm)
2001
PS3555.D4845 W58 2001
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Title
Wit [videorecording] / HBO Films presents an Avenue Pictures production ; a film by Mike Nichols ; directed by Mike Nichols ; screenplay by Emma Thompson & Mike Nichols ; produced by Simon Bosanquet.
Uniform Title
Wit (Motion picture)
ISBN
0783118414
9780783118413
9780783118413
Publication Details
New York, NY : HBO Home Video, 2001.
Language
English
Language Note
English and Spanish language soundtracks (stereo) with optional subtitles in English, French, or Spanish ; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired.
Description
1 videodisc (99 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Item Number
026359178122
Call Number
PS3555.D4845 W58 2001
Dewey Decimal Classification
791.43/72
Distributor No.
91781 HBO Home Video
Summary
An English professor, who alienates her students, has always had control over her life. That is until she is diagnosed with a devasting illness. She agrees to undergo a series of procedures that are brutal, extensive and experimental. She finds that the fine line between life and death can only be walked with wit.
Note
Originally released as a made-for-cable motion picture in 2001.
Based on the 1999 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Margaret Edson.
Special features include: cast and director biographies ; chapter selection.
Based on the 1999 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Margaret Edson.
Special features include: cast and director biographies ; chapter selection.
Credits
Director of photography, Seamus McGarvey ; editor, John Bloom ; costume designer, Ann Roth ; production designer, Stuart Wurtzel.
Performer
Emma Thompson, Christopher Lloyd, Eileen Atkins, Audra McDonald, Jonathan M. Woodward, Harold Pinter.
Cast
Emma Thompson, Christopher Lloyd, Eileen Atkins, Audra McDonald, Jonathan M. Woodward, Harold Pinter.
Audience
MPAA rating: PG-13.
System Details Note
DVD.
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Course Lists
IPH 356 by Valadares, Kevin (Permanent)