The English Patient: Widescreen Laserdisc (1996 / 1997) Miramax Films / Saul Zaentz Company / Image Entertainment - EX
The English Patient: Widescreen Laserdisc (1996 / 1997) Miramax Films / Saul Zaentz Company / Image Entertainment - EX
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Nine-time Academy Award-winning romantic drama film written and directed by Anthony Minghella, based on the novel by Michael Ondaatje, produced by Saul Zaentz, starring Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Willem Dafoe, and Kristin Scott Thomas alongside Naveen Andrews, Colin Firth, Julian Wadham, and Jürgen Prochnow.
Presents the 162-minute epic feature film in Extended Play (CLV) format across two sides. Mastered in THX-certified widescreen transfer preserving its original 1.85:1 theatrical aspect ratio, featuring AC-3 Dolby Digital audio, digital stereo sound, CX noise reduction, closed captioning, and original Oscar-winning score composed by Gabriel Yared.
Distributed on LaserDisc by Miramax Films / Saul Zaentz Production / Image Entertainment (Catalog # 12047 AS / UPC 786936050882).
Condition & Visual Inspection
Jacket EX: Pre-owned vintage sleeve condition. Front Cover: High-gloss artwork featuring portrait collage of Ralph Fiennes and Kristin Scott Thomas set against a desert biplane sunset, top gold "WIDESCREEN LASERDISC" banner, gold "WINNER 9 ACADEMY AWARDS INCLUDING BEST PICTURE" crest, THX logo, and digital audio badges. Rear Cover: High-gloss back panel featuring 3 photo stills (including Juliette Binoche, Ralph Fiennes in desert attire, and Fiennes in uniform), review quotes from Time Magazine, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Newsday, story overview detailing 9 Oscar wins, full billing block, technical specification badges, and technical details.
Edges/Spine EX: 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) - World War II / Romance / Drama / Epic / Desert / Oscar Winner / THX / AC-3 Digital / Widescreen |
| Play Format | Extended Play (CLV) / 1 Disc / 2 Sides |
| Catalog # | 12047 AS |
| UPC | 786936050882 |
| ISBN | N/A |
| Distributor | Miramax Films / Saul Zaentz Production / Image Entertainment |
| Release Year | 1997 LaserDisc Release (Movie © 1996 Miramax Film Corp.) |
| Director & Writers | Written and Directed by Anthony Minghella / Based on the novel by Michael Ondaatje / Produced by Saul Zaentz / Score by Gabriel Yared |
| Starring | Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Willem Dafoe, Kristin Scott Thomas, Naveen Andrews, Colin Firth, Julian Wadham, Jürgen Prochnow |
| Running Time | Approx. 162 Minutes / Color / Rated R |
| Audio Format | THX Certified / AC-3 Dolby Digital / Digital Sound Stereo / CX Encoded / NTSC / Closed-Captioned |
| Aspect Ratio | Original Theatrical Widescreen Presentation (1.85:1) |
| Video Certification | R |
| Special Features | Original 1.85:1 THX-certified letterbox transfer, AC-3 Dolby Digital 5.1 audio, 9 Academy Award wins (including Best Picture & Best Director), and Gabriel Yared score |
| Country of Manufacture | Jacket Printed in U.S.A. / Disc Manufactured in Japan |
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