A beautiful mind [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: 0783271751
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (135 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Awards ed., full screen.
- Publisher: Willowdale, Ont : Distributed by Universal Studios Canada, [2002], c2001.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Based on the novel by Sylvia Nasar. Originally released as motion picture in 2001. Special features: Disc 1: feature commentary with director Ron Howard and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman; deleted scenes with director commentary; DVD-ROM features including Total Axess; production notes; cast and filmmakers ; Disc 2: A beautiful partnership: Ron Howard and Brian Grazer; development of the screenplay, meeting John Nash; accepting the Nobel prize in economics; casting Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly; The process of age progression; storyboard comparisons; creation of the special effects; scoring the film; Inside a beautiful mind, making of; Academy Award reactions from winners; theatrical trailer; a beautiful mind soundtrack; French packaging on reverse. |
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. Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A. |
System Details Note: | DVD ; Dolby digital 5.1, Dolby digital 2.0 surround ; full frame 1.33:1 ; disc 1 dual layer. |
Language Note: | English or French dialogue with optional Spanish subtitles. Closed-captioned. |
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., 1928- > Drama. Feature films. Biographical films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
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