Description |
1 videodisc (ca. 113 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
Note |
"Sony Pictures Classics." |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 2009. |
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Based on the novel by Jay Parini. |
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Special features: deleted scenes ; outtakes ; commentaries with Christopher Plummer, Helen Mirren, and director Michael Hoffman. |
Credits |
Director of photography, Sebastian Edschmid ; music, Sergey Yevtushenko ; editor, Patricia Rommel. |
Cast |
Helen Mirren, Christopher Plummer, Paul Giamatti, Anne-Marie Duff, Kerry Condon, John Sessions, Patrick Kennedy, James McAvoy. |
Summary |
Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy renounces his title, property, and family in favor of poverty and celibacy. For the Countess Sofya, his wife of nearly fifty years, this is the last straw! After she discovers his plans to leave the rights to his iconic novels to the Russian people rather than his own family, she decides to use every trick of seduction in her considerable arsenal, to fight for what she believes is rightfully hers. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: R; for a scene of sexuality/nudity. |
System Details |
DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1. |
Language |
Optional subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). |
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English dialogue, optional French subtitles. |
Subject |
Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910 -- Drama.
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Tolstai︠a︡, S. A. (Sofʹi︠a︡ Andreevna), 1844-1919 -- Drama.
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Novelists, Russian -- 19th century -- Drama.
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Inheritance and succession -- Russia -- Drama.
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Families -- Russia -- Drama.
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Genre/Form |
Biographical films
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Historical films
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired
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Added Author |
Duff, Anne-Marie. Actor.
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Plummer, Christopher. Actor.
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Mirren, Helen. Actor.
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McAvoy, James, 1979- Actor.
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Giamatti, Paul. Actor.
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Condon, Kerry, 1983- Actor.
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Curling, Chris. Producer.
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Meurer, Jens. Producer.
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Arnold, Bonnie. Producer.
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Hoffman, Michael, 1956- Screenwriter. Director.
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Parini, Jay.
Last station.
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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm)
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Sony Pictures Classics (Firm)
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Egoli Tossell Film AG.
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Zephyr Films.
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Standard No. |
043396349995 |
Music No. |
34999 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
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