Vanity fair [videorecording] / Focus Features presents a Tempesta Films/Granada Film production, a Mira Nair film ; produced by Janette Day, Donna Gigliotti, Lydia Dean Pilcher ; screenplay by Matthew Faulk & Mark Skeet and Julian Fellowes ; directed by Mira Nair.
2005
PN1997.2 .V36 2005
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Vanity fair [videorecording] / Focus Features presents a Tempesta Films/Granada Film production, a Mira Nair film ; produced by Janette Day, Donna Gigliotti, Lydia Dean Pilcher ; screenplay by Matthew Faulk & Mark Skeet and Julian Fellowes ; directed by Mira Nair.
Uniform Title
Vanity fair (Motion picture : 2004)
Edition
[Full screen ed.].
ISBN
1417027460
9781417027460
9781417027460
Publication Details
Universal City, CA : Universal, [2005]
Language
English
Language Note
English or dubbed French dialogue, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Description
1 videodisc (140 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Item Number
025192624629
Call Number
PN1997.2 .V36 2005
Dewey Decimal Classification
791.43/72
Distributor No.
26246 Universal
Summary
Becky is determined to make something of herself. She accepts a job as a nanny for the children of Sir Pitt Crawley. Becky catches the eye of Crawley's son Rawdon. Becky is introduced to London's most exclusive social circle, where she becomes re-acquainted with Amelia. Becky weds Rawdon, but the social and economic stability she dreamed of begins to collapse when he begins drowning his troubles, and soon she turns to the powerful Marquess of Steyne for support. Meanwhile, Amelia's fortunes fall even harder following the death of her husband.
Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2004.
Based on the novel by William Makepeace Thackeray.
Special features: the women behind 'Vanity fair': the predominantly female cast and crew reveal how they flawlessly portrayed women of the time in London; director's commentary: Mira Nair shares her unique vision and personal inspiration in this insightful discussion; deleted scenes; welcome to 'Vanity fair': a behind-the-scenes look at bringing this timeless story to the big screen.
Based on the novel by William Makepeace Thackeray.
Special features: the women behind 'Vanity fair': the predominantly female cast and crew reveal how they flawlessly portrayed women of the time in London; director's commentary: Mira Nair shares her unique vision and personal inspiration in this insightful discussion; deleted scenes; welcome to 'Vanity fair': a behind-the-scenes look at bringing this timeless story to the big screen.
Access Note
Authorized for private home use only.
Credits
Director of photography, Declan Quinn ; editor, Allyson C. Johnson ; music, Mychael Danna ; costume designer, Beatrix Aruna Pasztor ; production designer, Maria Djurkovic.
Performer
Reese Witherspoon, Eileen Atkins, Jim Broadbent, Gabriel Byrne, Romola Garai, Bob Hoskins, Rhys Ifans, Geraldine McEwan, James Purefoy, Jonathan Rhys Meyers.
Cast
Reese Witherspoon, Eileen Atkins, Jim Broadbent, Gabriel Byrne, Romola Garai, Bob Hoskins, Rhys Ifans, Geraldine McEwan, James Purefoy, Jonathan Rhys Meyers.
Audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; for some sexuality/partial nudity and a brief violent image.
System Details Note
DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, dual-layer, single-sided.
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Series
Focus Features spotlight series.
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