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: 0783261438
- ISBN: 9780783261430
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (136 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: [Widescreen version] ; 2-disc Awards edition
- Publisher: [Universal City, CA] : Universal Studios, [2002]
- Copyright: ©2002
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Based on the novel by Sylvia Nasar.Originally released as a motion picture in 2001.Special features Disc 1: feature commentary with director Ron Howard; Feature commentary with screenwriter Akiva Goldsman; deleted scenes with optional director's commentary; DVD-ROM features including Total Axess; production notes; Cast and filmmakers.Special features Disc 2: A Beautiful Partnership: Ron Howard and Brian Grazer; Development of the screenplay; Meeting John Nash: The Nash Theory of Equilibrium; Accepting the Nobel Prize in Economics; Casting Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly; "The Process of Age Progression"; Storyboard comparisons; Creation of special effects; Scoring the film; Inside A Beautiful Mind: Making of; Academy Awards reactions from the winners (Best Picture producers Brian Grazer and Ron Howard; Best Director Ron Howard; Best Supporting Actress Jennifer Connelly; Best Adapted Screenplay Akiva Goldman; A Beautiful Mind soundtrack spot.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Disc 1. Feature film; special features -- Disc 2. Special features.
- 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; NTSC, region 1; animorphic wide screen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1; dual layer.
- Language Note:
- English or French dialogue; English or Spanish subtitles.
- Awards Note:
- Academy Award winner, 2001: 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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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Jacksonville Main Library | DVD GEN BEA (Text) | 36015000093175 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Richlands Branch Library | DVD GEN BEA (Text) | 36015001328331 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Sneads Ferry Branch Library | DVD GEN BEA (Text) | 36015001232533 | Adult Video | Available | - |
