DVD
A beautiful mind / 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 edition ; Awards edition.
- Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal, 2002.
- Copyright: ©2001
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Based on the book by Sylvia Nasar. Special features: Disc 1 - feature film; deleted scenes - with optional director's commentary ; Disc 2 - A Beautiful Partnership: Ron Howard and Brain Grazer; development of the screenplay; meeting John Nash - The Nash Theory of Equilibrium; "Accepting the Nobel Prize in Economics"; "The Process of Age Progression"; storyboards to final feature comparison; creation of special effects; scoring the film; inside A Beautiful Mind; Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay; A Beautiful Mind soundtrack. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Disc 1. Feature film; commentary with director Ron Howard and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman; production notes; cast and filmmaker; Disc 2 - A Beautiful Partnership: Ron Howard and Brain 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"; storyboards comparison; creation of special effects; scoring the film; inside A Beautiful Mind; Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay; Theatrical trailer; A Beatiful Mind soundtrack. |
| 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, Dolby digital 5.1, Dolby digital 2.0 surround. |
| Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | For private home use only. |
| Language Note: | English or French language tracks with optional English or Spanish subtitles. Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. |
| 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). |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Nash, John F., Jr., 1928-2015 > Drama. Mathematicians > United States > Drama. Feature films. |
| Genre: | Biographical films. DVD. Videodiscs. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 4 of 4 copies available at Lehigh Valley Library System. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Easton Area Public Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton Main Library | DVD BEAUTIFUL (Text) | 31901004184869 | Adult DVD Fiction | Available | - |
| Easton Palmer Branch | DVD BEAUTIFUL (Text) | 31901004090470 | Adult DVD Fiction | Available | - |
