Restoration: Letterbox Laserdisc (1995 / 1996) Miramax Films / Avenue Pictures / Image Entertainment - EX
Restoration: Letterbox Laserdisc (1995 / 1996) Miramax Films / Avenue Pictures / Image Entertainment - EX
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Double Academy Award-winning historical period drama film directed by Michael Hoffman, screenplay by Rupert Walters based on the novel by Rose Tremain, produced by Cary Brokaw, Andy Paterson, and Sarah Ryan Black, executive produced by Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Donna Gigliotti, and Kip Hagopian. Stars Robert Downey, Jr. alongside Sam Neill, Meg Ryan, David Thewlis, Polly Walker, Ian McKellen, and Hugh Grant.
Presents the 118-minute feature film in Extended Play (CLV) format across two sides. Mastered in its original theatrical aspect ratio of approximately 1.85:1, featuring digital stereo sound, Dolby Surround matrix encoding, CX noise reduction, closed captioning, original score composed by James Newton Howard, two 1995 Academy Award wins (Best Achievement in Art Direction and Costume Design), and a 20-chapter index across two sides.
Distributed on LaserDisc by Miramax Films / Avenue Pictures / Segue Productions / Oxford Film Company / Image Entertainment (Catalog # 5964 AS / UPC 786936015959).
Condition & Visual Inspection
Jacket EX: Pre-owned vintage sleeve condition. Front Cover: High-gloss artwork featuring a portrait collage of Robert Downey, Jr., Meg Ryan, Polly Walker, and Sam Neill, top blue "LETTERBOX LASERDISC" banner, blue circular sticker graphic highlighting 2 Academy Awards (Including Best Art Direction), Siskel & Ebert review quote ("TWO THUMBS UP!"), and tagline ("In A World Of Seduction & Power, Temptation Has Its Price."). Rear Cover: High-gloss back panel featuring 4 photo stills (including Robert Downey, Jr. with Meg Ryan, Polly Walker in court dress, and Downey with a candle), Sneak Previews quote ("SPECTACULAR!"), WBAI Radio quote ("HIGHLY ENTERTAINING!"), story overview, full billing block, technical badges, and a 20-chapter index across two sides.
Edges/Spine VG+: Solid, clean spine with sharp typography and light corner shelf wear.
Disc EX: Single disc with clean optical playing surfaces and original Miramax center labels. Jacket printed in U.S.A. / Disc manufactured in Japan.
| Item Specific | Details |
| Format |
LaserDisc (LD) - Historical Drama / Romance / Restoration Era / Royal Court / Oscar Winner / Robert Downey Jr. / Meg Ryan / Letterbox |
| Play Format |
Extended Play (CLV) / 1 Disc / 2 Sides |
| Catalog # |
5964 AS |
| UPC |
786936015959 |
| ISBN |
N/A |
| Distributor |
Miramax Films / Avenue Pictures / Segue Productions / Image Entertainment |
| Release Year |
1996 LaserDisc Release (Movie © 1995 Miramax Films) |
| Director & Writers |
Directed by Michael Hoffman / Screenplay by Rupert Walters / Based on the novel by Rose Tremain / Produced by Cary Brokaw, Andy Paterson, Sarah Ryan Black / Music by James Newton Howard |
| Starring |
Robert Downey, Jr., Sam Neill, Meg Ryan, David Thewlis, Polly Walker, Ian McKellen, Hugh Grant |
| Running Time |
Approx. 118 Minutes / Color / Rated R |
| Audio Format |
Digital Sound Stereo / Dolby Surround / CX Encoded / NTSC / Closed-Captioned |
| Aspect Ratio |
Original Theatrical Widescreen Presentation (1.85:1) |
| Video Certification |
R |
| Special Features |
Original 1.85:1 letterbox transfer, 2 Academy Award wins (Best Art Direction & Best Costume Design), James Newton Howard score, and 20 chapter stops |
| Country of Manufacture |
Jacket Printed in U.S.A. / Disc Manufactured in Japan |
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