Before the devil knows you're dead [videorecording] / Funky Buddha Group, Thinkfilm & Capitol Films present a Unity Productions/Linsefilm production ; produced by Michael Cerenzie, Brian Linse, Paul Parmar, William S. Gilmore ; written by Kelly Masterson ; directed by Sidney Lumet.
A stock broker, who is having financial troubles and in need of extra cash, and his younger brother conspire to pull off the perfect, victimless crime. No guns, no violence, no problem. The only problem is that the owners of the jewelry store are their own parents. But when an accomplice ignores the rules and crosses the line, his actions trigger a series of events in which no one is left unscathed.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (117 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Chatsworth, CA : Image Entertainment, [2008]
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Special features: "The making of Before the devil knows you're dead:" featuring interviews with Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke, Marisa Tomei and Sidney Lumet; filmmaker and cast commentary with Sidney Lumet and actors Philip Seymour Hoffman and Ethan Hawke; theatrical trailer.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Ron Fortunato ; editor, Tom Swartwout ; music, Carter Burwell ; costume designer, Tina Nigro ; production designer, Christopher Nowak.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke, Marisa Tomei, Albert Finney, Brian O'Byrne, Rosemary Harris.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: R; a scene of strong graphic sexuality, nudity, violence, drug use, and language.
- System Details Note:
- DVD, region 1, wide screen (1.85:1, enhanced) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo, NTSC.
- Language Note:
- English dialogue, Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Stockbrokers > Drama.
Crimes without victims > Drama.
Jewelry stores > Drama.
Criminal behavior > Drama.
Robbery > Drama.
Parent and child > Drama.
Fathers and sons > Drama.
Brothers > Drama. - Genre:
- Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Feature films.
Caper films.
Available copies
- 9 of 10 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 10 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sneads Ferry Branch Library | DVD GEN BEF (Text) | 36015001166608 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Barco Library | DVD F BEF (Text) | 39488200742700 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Hatteras Library | DVD F BEF (Text) | 39488400392140 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| High Point Library | DVD FEATURE BEF (Text) | 30519008122387 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Jackson County Public Library | DVD BEFORE (Text) | 39493109430001 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Kemp Sugg Memorial Library | DVD 055 (Text) | 58198000585961 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Richard H. Thornton Main Library | DVD FIC BEFORE (Text) | 42756202225402 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Roseboro Public Library | D 1209 (Text) | 810191000675850 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Stoneville Library | vid rotation red - 6118 (Text) | 31554011659256 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| West Asheville Library | FF B 55060 DVD WEST (Text) | 0020513566271 | Adult Video | Checked out | 08/11/2026 |
