The hours / [presented by] Paramount Pictures and Miramax Films ; produced by Scott Rudin, Robert Fox ; screenplay by David Hare ; directed by Stephen Daldry.

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In 1929, Virginia Woolf is starting to write her novel, 'Mrs. Dalloway,' under the care of doctors and family. In 1951, Laura Brown is planning for her husband's birthday, but is preoccupied with reading Woolf's novel. In 2001, Clarrisa Vaughn is planning an award party for her friend, an author dyi...

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Corporate Authors:	Paramount Pictures Corporation Miramax Films Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm)
Other Authors:	Rudin, Scott, 1958- Fox, Robert, 1952- Hare, David, 1947- Daldry, Stephen Streep, Meryl Moore, Julianne Kidman, Nicole, 1967- Harris, Ed, 1950- Collette, Toni Danes, Claire, 1979- Daniels, Jeff, 1955- Dillane, Stephen, 1956- Janney, Allison Reilly, John C., 1965- Richardson, Miranda McGarvey, Seamus, 1967- Boyle, Peter, 1946- Glass, Philip Roth, Ann, 1931- Djurkovic, Maria Cunningham, Michael, 1952-
Language:	English
Language and/or Writing System:	Closed-captioned.
Published:	[Hollywood, Calif.] : Paramount Home Entertainment, ©2003, ℗2002.
Edition:	Special collector's edition; widescreen version.
Series:	Widescreen DVD collection. Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Subjects:	Woolf, Virginia, > 1882-1941 > Drama. Woolf, Virginia, > 1882-1941 > Influence > Drama. Cunningham, Michael, > 1952- > Television adaptations. Cunningham, Michael, > 1952- > Film adaptations. Hours (Motion picture) Man-woman relationships > Drama. Film adaptations. Motion pictures, American. Feature films.
Genre:	Drama. Television adaptations. Film adaptations. Motion pictures, American. Feature films.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (114 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 insert.
Format:	Video DVD

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Summary:	In 1929, Virginia Woolf is starting to write her novel, 'Mrs. Dalloway,' under the care of doctors and family. In 1951, Laura Brown is planning for her husband's birthday, but is preoccupied with reading Woolf's novel. In 2001, Clarrisa Vaughn is planning an award party for her friend, an author dying of AIDS. Taking place over one day, all three stories are interconnected with the novel: one is writing it, one is reading it, and one is living it.
Note:	Based on the book by Michael Cunningham. Special features: Commentary by Meryl Streep, Julianne Moore and Nicole Kidman; commentary by director Stephen Daldry and novelist Michael Cunningham; introduction by the filmmakers; 4 featurettes: "Three women", "The mind and times of Virginia Woolf", "The music of The hours", "The Lives of Mrs. Dalloway"; theatrical trailer. Videorecording.
Call Number:	PS3553.U484 H68 2003 VideoDVD AN5 D0025824 VideoDVD
Audience:	MPAA rating: PG-13, for mature thematic elements, some disturbing images and brief language.
Awards:	Academy Awards, 2003: Best Performance by and Actress in a Leading Role (Nicole Kidman) -- Golden Globe, 2003: Best Motion Picture--Drama; Best Performance by and Actress in a Motion Picture--Drama (Nicole Kidman)
ISBN:	9780792187127 0792187121
Credits:	Director of photography, Seamus McGarvey ; editor, Peter Boyle ; music, Philip Glass ; costume designer, Ann Roth ; production designer, Maria Djurkovic.
System Details:	DVD, Hi-fi stereo. Dolby surround ; widescreen.
Cast:	Meryl Streep, Julianne Moore, Nicole Kidman, Ed Harris, Toni Collette, Claire Danes, Jeff Daniels, Stephen Dillane, Allison Janney, John C. Reilly, Miranda Richardson.