| Edition |
Special ed. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 129 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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two-dimensional moving image tdi rdacontent |
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video v rdamedia |
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videodisc vd rdacarrier |
| System Details |
DVD, Widescreen version presented in its original theatrical aspect ratio (1.85:1). |
| Note |
Edition from disc label. |
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English or French language soundtracks (Dolby surround); subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. |
| Cast |
Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles, Gale Hansen, Dylan Kussman, Allelon Ruggiero, James Waterston, Alexandra Powers, Norman Lloyd, Kurtwood Smith, George Martin, Leon Pownall. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, John Seale ; editor, William Anderson ; music, Maurice Jarre. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1989. |
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Recorded in Dolby digital 5.1 surround sound. |
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Includes 2 previews of other motion pictures. |
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"Dual-layer format"--Container. |
| Awards |
Academy Award for Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen (Schulman). |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG. |
| Summary |
Robin Williams portrays English professor John Keating, who, in an age of crew cuts, sport coats and cheerless conformity, inspires his students to live life to the fullest, exclaiming "Carpe Diem, lads! Seize the day. Make your lives extraordinary!" The charismatic teacher's emotionally charged challenge is met by his students with irrepressible enthusiasm-- changing their lives forever. |
| Note |
Bonus features: "Dead Poets" : a look back (featuring new interview footage with director Peter Weir, Ethan Hawke, Robert Sean Leonard, and many more); raw takes; Master of sound: Alan Splet (new interviews with David Lynch and Peter Weir); cinematography master class (an interview and inspirational lighting workshop with cinematographer John Seale; audio commentary (with director Peter Weir, cinematographer John Seale and writer Tom Schulman); theatrical trailer. |
| Contents |
A new semester -- Seize the day -- Understanding poetry -- The reconvening of the Dead Poets Society -- A different perspective -- Chances -- Find your own walk -- Unorthodox ideas -- Neil's dream -- "Oh captain, my captain." |
| Subject |
Teacher-student relationships -- Drama.
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Boarding school students -- United States -- Drama.
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English teachers -- United States -- Drama.
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Boarding schools -- United States -- Drama.
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French language materials.
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French language materials.
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| Genre |
Videos (DVD)
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Feature films.
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Historical films.
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Fiction films.
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Feature films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Feature films -- Young adult.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired -- Young adult.
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Young adult films.
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| Added Author |
Haft, Steven. Producer.
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Weir, Peter, 1944- Director.
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Witt, Paul Junger, 1941- Producer.
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Thomas, Tony, 1947 December 7- Producer.
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Schulman, Tom. Author of screenplay.
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Williams, Robin, 1951-2014. Actor.
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Leonard, Robert Sean, 1969- Actor.
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Hawke, Ethan, 1970- Actor.
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Jarre, Maurice. Composer.
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Charles, Josh, 1971-
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Kussman, Dylan.
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Ruggiero, Allelon.
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Waterston, James, 1969-
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Powers, Alexandra.
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Smith, Kurtwood, 1943-
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Pownall, Leon.
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Seale, John, 1942-
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Silver Screen Partners IV.
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Witt-Thomas Productions.
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Touchstone Pictures.
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Touchstone Home Entertainment (Firm)
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Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| ISBN |
0788853643 : $14.99 |
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9780788853647 |
| Standard No. |
786936239911 |
| Music # |
35171 Touchstone Home Entertainment |
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