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Amistad [videorecording] / DreamWorks Pictures ; HBO Pictures ; produced by Steven Spielberg, Debbie Allen, Colin Wilson ; written by David Franzoni ; directed by Steven Spielberg.

Contributor(s): Publisher number: 84162 | DreamWorksPublication details: Universal City, CA : DreamWorks, c2004.Edition: Anamorphic widescreen edDescription: 1 videodisc (155 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 bookletISBN:
  • 0783231202
  • 9780783231204
Uniform titles:
  • Amistad (Motion picture)
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • PN1995.9.H5 A458 2004
Contents:
Special features: Anamorphic widescreen -- Production notes -- Cast and filmmakers' bios -- Theatrical trailer -- Behind the scenes featurette -- Language: English 5.1 surround -- Subtitles: English.
Production credits:
  • Director of photography, Janusz Kaminski ; production designer, Rick Carter ; editors, Michael Kahn, Craig Richards ; music, John Williams.
Cast: Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey, David Paymer, Peter Postlethwaite, Stellan Skarsgard.Summary: The incredible journey of a group of enslaved Africans who overtake their captor's ship and attempt to return to their beloved homeland. When the ship, La Amistad, is seized, these captives are brought to the United States where they are charged with murder and await their fate in prison. Based on a true story.
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DVDs DVDs American University in Dubai American University in Dubai AUDIO & DVD Collection DVD Amistad (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 5077392

DVD; region 1; anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1); dual layer; Dolby digital 5.1 surround.

In English with English subtitles; closed-captioned.

Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey, David Paymer, Peter Postlethwaite, Stellan Skarsgard.

Director of photography, Janusz Kaminski ; production designer, Rick Carter ; editors, Michael Kahn, Craig Richards ; music, John Williams.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1997.

Special features: Production notes, cast and filmmakers' bios, theatrical trailer, behind the scenes featurette.

The incredible journey of a group of enslaved Africans who overtake their captor's ship and attempt to return to their beloved homeland. When the ship, La Amistad, is seized, these captives are brought to the United States where they are charged with murder and await their fate in prison. Based on a true story.

MPAA rating: R.

Adult.

For private home use only.

Special features: Anamorphic widescreen -- Production notes -- Cast and filmmakers' bios -- Theatrical trailer -- Behind the scenes featurette -- Language: English 5.1 surround -- Subtitles: English.

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