A beautiful mind [DVD videorecording] / Universal Pictures, Dreamworks Pictures, Imagine Entertainment present a Brian Grazer production, a Ron Howard film ; producers, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard ; screenplay, Akiva Goldsman ; director, Ron Howard.
Dramatic biography of John Nash, a mathematical genius, who made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self-discovery. After many years of struggle, he eventually triumphed over his schizophrenia, and finally, late in life, received the Nobel Prize.
Record details
- ISBN: 0783261438
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (135 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: [Widescreen version] ; Awards ed.
- Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal, [2002],[c2006], c2001.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Originally produced as a motion picture in 2001. Based on the novel by Sylvia Nasar. Special features: Disc 1 - feature film; deleted scenes - with optional director's commentary and commentary with screenwriter Akiva Goldsman ; Disc 2 - A Beautiful Partnership: Ron Howard and Brain Grazer; development of the screenplay; meeting John Nash - The Nash Theory of Equilibrium; "Accepting the Nobel Prize in Economics"; "The Process of Age Progression"; storyboards to final feature comparison; creation of special effects; scoring the film; inside A Beautiful Mind; Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay; Theatrical trailer; A Beautiful Mind soundtrack. |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Roger Deakins ; art director, Robert Guerra ; editors, Mike Hill, Dan Hanley ; music composer, James Horner ; costume designer, Rita Ryack ; production designer, Wynn Thomas. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany, Adam Goldberg, Judd Hirsch, Josh Lucas, Anthony Rapp, Christopher Plummer. |
Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG-13. |
System Details Note: | DVD, Dolby digital 5.1, Dolby digital 2.0 surround. |
Language Note: | Closed captioned. In English or French dialogue with optional subtitles in Spanish. |
Awards Note: | Academy Award, 2002: Best Picture (Brian Grazer, Ron Howard); Best Director (Ron Howard); Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Jennifer Connelly); Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published (Akiva Goldsman). |
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Subject: | Nash, John F., Jr., 1928-2015 > Drama. Mathematicians > United States > Drama. Feature films. |
Genre: | Biographical films. |
Topic Heading: | DVDs for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 2 of 3 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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Granisle Public Library | 2DVD BEA (Text) | 35190000246924 | DVD | Volume hold | Available | - |
Nelson Public Library | DVD F BEA (Text) | 35148002056097 | DVDs | Volume hold | Checked out | 2024-10-12 |
Salmo Public Library | DVD FIC BEA (Text) | 35163000175328 | DVD - Motion Picture | Volume hold | Available | - |