The lost weekend [videorecording] / a Paramount Picture ; screenplay by Charles Brackett and Billy Wilder ; produced by Charles Brackett ; directed by Billy Wilder.
A would-be writer's dissatisfaction with his life leads him on a three-day binge. This film gives an uncompromising look at the devastating effects of alcoholism.
Record details
- ISBN: 0783252838
- ISBN: 9780783252834
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (101 minutes) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal Studios, [2000]
- Copyright: ©2000
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Based on the novel by Charles Jackson.Originally released as a motion picture in 1945.Special features include: Theatrical trailer ; production notes on the making of the film ; cast & filmmakers biographies ; film highlights.
- Restrictions on Access Note:
- ML: Restricted to home use or face to face teaching.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, John F. Seitz ; editing, Doane Harrison ; music, Miklos Rozsa.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Ray Milland, Jane Wyman, Phillip Terry, Howard da Silva, Doris Dowling, Frank Faylen.
- Target Audience Note:
- Not rated by MPAA.
- System Details Note:
- DVD; NTSC, region 1; full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital mono.; single layer.
- Language Note:
- English; with optional subtitles in Spanish and French; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired.
- Awards Note:
- Academy Award winner, 1945: Best Picture (Paramount) ; Best actor.or (Ray Milland) ; Best Director (Billy Wilder) ; Best Writing, Screenplay (Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder)National Film Registry entrant, 2011.
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- Subject:
- Jackson, Charles, 1903-1968 > Film adaptations.
Alcoholism > Drama.
Alcoholics > Drama.
Authors > Drama.
Man-woman relationships > Drama. - Genre:
- Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Available copies
- 11 of 11 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 11 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | DVD CLA LOS (Text) | 36015000138061 | Adult Video | Available | - |
Accessibility Features
Summary:
A would-be writer's dissatisfaction with his life leads him on a three-day binge. This film gives an uncompromising look at the devastating effects of alcoholism.
