John Adams / HBO Films presents a Playtone production ; produced by David Coatsworth, Steven Shareshian ; executive producers, Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman ; directed by Tom Hooper.
While our new nation was suffering attacks from both within and without, John Adams had a vision of a nation of liberty and justice for all. He guided his peers--General George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson--in setting the values and agenda for a glorious, free America. Adams an...
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Language: | English Spanish French |
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English |
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In English (5.1) or dubbed Spanish (2.0) dialogue with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
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[New York, N.Y.] :
HBO Video,
[2008], ©2008.
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Series: | Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
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Physical Description: | 3 videodiscs (approximately 501 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Format: | Video DVD |
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While our new nation was suffering attacks from both within and without, John Adams had a vision of a nation of liberty and justice for all. He guided his peers--General George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson--in setting the values and agenda for a glorious, free America. Adams and his wife Abigail refined these ambitious democratic ideals, and their partnership became one of the most moving love stories in American history. |
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Note: | Based on the book written by David McCullough. Originally broadcast on HBO as a seven-part mini-series in 2008. Special features: Discs 1-3: Facts are stubborn things: an exclusive onscreen historical guide; disc 3: Documentary: David McCullough: painting with words (a rare and personal glimpse at the life and works of author David McCullough); "The making of 'John Adams'" featurette. Videorecording. |
Call Number: | CS5 D0099442 VideoDVD VIDEO J AR7 D0156862 VideoDVD E322 .J646 2008 VideoDVD |
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Rating: TV-14. |
ISBN: | 1419868772 9781419868771 |
Credits: | Casting by Kathleen Chipin, Nina Gold ; music by Rob Lane, Joseph Vitarelli ; editor, Melanie Oliver ; production designer, Gemma Jackson ; consulting producer, Graham Yost ; co-executive producers, Kirk Ellis, Frank Doelger. |
System Details: | DVD; region 1, NTSC; widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo. |
Cast: |
Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, Danny Huston, John Bedford Lloyd, Justin Theroux, Ritchie Coster, Guy Henry, Stephen Dillane, David Morse, Željko Ivanek, John Dossett, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Judith Magre, Steven Hinkle, Madeline Taylor, Neal Huff, Tom Wilkinson, Tom Hollander, Sarah Polley, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Rufus Sewell, Samuel Barnett, Andrew Scott. |