Description |
1 videodisc (DVD) (140 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in |
Summary |
Life in impoverished Depression-era Ireland holds little promise for your Frank McCourt, the oldest son in a tightly-knit family. Living by his wits, cheered by his irrepressible spirit, and sustained by his mother's fierce love, Frank embarks on an inspiring journey to overcome the poverty of his childhood and reach the land of his dreams: America |
Notes |
Based upon the book by Frank McCourt |
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Bonus material: teaser trailer ; the making of Angela's Ashes ; cast and crew interviews ; Alan Parker commentary ; Frank McCourt commentary ; and theatrical trailer |
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Colour recording system: PAL ; region 2, 4 |
Credits |
Directed by Alan Parker ; produced by Scott Rudin, David Brown and Alan Brown ; screenplay by Laura Jones and Alan Brown |
Cast |
Emily Watson, Robert Carlyle |
Notes |
Rated M 15+ Recommended for mature audiences 15 years and over |
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First released United States : Paramount, 1999 |
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DVD |
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English dialogue, English French, German, Dutch subtitle options |
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Available for Deakin University staff and students only |
Subject |
McCourt family -- Drama.
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McCourt, Frank -- Family -- Drama.
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Irish Americans -- Drama.
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SUBJECT |
Limerick (Limerick, Ireland) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83068815 -- Drama.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99001612
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Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Video recordings.
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Drama.
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Author |
Williams, John, 1932-
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Parker, Alan, 1944-
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Brown, David, 1916-2010.
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Rudin, Scott, 1958-
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Jones, Laura, 1951-
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Carlyle, Robert, 1961-
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Watson, Emily, 1967-
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McCourt, Frank.
Angela's ashes
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Universal Pictures (Firm)
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