Wise blood / Janus Films ; Michael and Kathy Fitzgerald present an Ithaca-Anthea coproduction ; screenplay, Benedict and Michael Fitzgerald ; produced by Michael and Kathy Fitzgerald ; directed by Jhon Huston.
U.S. Army war veteran Hazel Motes may not be a believing Christian, but he somehow makes observations about the state of a run-down country church and understands that there are ridiculous frauds on the streets. When a cab driver insists he looks like a preacher in his new hat, Hazel takes on the pa...
| Uniform Title: | Criterion collection ;
470. Rovi Media Collection. Movies. |
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| Language: | English |
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In English with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
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[Irvington, N.Y.] :
The Criterion Collection,
[2009]
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| Edition: | Special edition. |
| Series: | Criterion collection ;
470. Rovi Media Collection. Movies. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (approximately 106 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (12 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm). |
| Variant Title: |
John Huston's wise blood. |
| Format: | Video DVD |
| Summary: |
U.S. Army war veteran Hazel Motes may not be a believing Christian, but he somehow makes observations about the state of a run-down country church and understands that there are ridiculous frauds on the streets. When a cab driver insists he looks like a preacher in his new hat, Hazel takes on the part. He starts his own new Church of Truth, without the crucified Jesus. His first disciple is an 18-year old simpleton with a 'prophetic gift.' |
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| Note: | Based on the novel by Flannery O'Connor. Originally released as a motion picture in 1979. John Huston's name is intentionally misspelled in the title and credits. Special features: New interviews with actor Brad Dourif, writer Benedict Fitzgerald, and writer-producer Michael Fitzgerald; rare archival audio recording of author Flannery O'Connor reading her short story "A good man is hard to find;" a 26-min. episode of the television program "Creativity with Bill Moyers" from 1982, featuring director John Huston discussing his life and work; theatrical trailer; a booklet featuring an essay by author Francine Prose. Videorecording. |
| Call Number: | PS3565.C57 W52 2009 VideoDVD CT1 D0110941 VideoDVD |
| ISBN: | 9781604651515 1604651512 |
| Credits: | Director of photography, Gerry Fisher ; editor, Roberto Silvi ; music composer, Alex North. |
| System Details: | DVD, region 1; widescreen; Dolby Digital mono., NTSC. |
| Cast: |
Brad Dourif, Ned Beatty, Harry Dean Stanton, Dan Shor, Amy Wright, Mary Nell Santacroce, William Hickey, Jhon Huston. |