Nineteen Eighty-Four

February 8, 2010
1984
Call Number: DVD00016
by Michael Radford; Simon Perry; John Hurt; Richard Burton; Suzanna Hamilton; Cyril Cusack; Roger A Deakins; Tom Priestley; Dominic Muldowney; George Orwell; Virgin Films.; Umbrella Films.; Rosenblum Films.; MGM Home Entertainment Inc.; Eurythmics (Musical group);
Format: DVD
Language: English
Publisher: Santa Monica, CA : Distributed by MGM Home Entertainment, ©2003.
Notes: Originally released in 1984 (110 mins.); Based on the novel: 1984, by George Orwell
Summary: “Winston Smith (Hurt) endures a squalid existence in totalitarian Oceania under the constant surveillance of Big Brother. But his life takes a horrifying turn when he begins a forbidden love affair and commits the crime of independent thought. Sent to the chillingly labeled ‘Ministry of Love, ‘ he is placed at the mercy of O’Brien (Burton), a coolly treacherous leader determined to control his thoughts … and crush his soul”–Container.
OCLC #: 51821504
Added: Februrary 8, 2010
This item is part of the Ralph H. Wolfe Collection
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Il Postino

October 29, 2008
The Postman
Call Number: VHS00226
VHS00226 Copy 2
by Michael Radford; Massimo Troisi; Philippe Noiret; Maria Grazia Cucinotta;  Scarpelli; Giacomo Scarpelli; Anna Pavignano; Mario Cecchi Gori; Vittorio Cecchi Gori; Antonio Skármeta; Miramax Films.; Cecchi Gori Group (Firm); Miramax Home Entertainment (Firm); Buena Vista Home Video (Firm);
Format: VHS
Language: Italian with English subtitles
Publisher: [S.l.] : Miramax Home Entertainment ; Burbank, Calif. : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Video, [1997?]
Notes: Originally released in 1994 (108 mins.); Liberally from the novel Il postino di Neruda by Antonio Skármeta; Nominated for five 1996 Academy Awards;
Summary: A shy mailman falls in love with a beautiful woman. A famous poet moves into town, he helps the mailman find words to express his love.
OCLC #: 42497400
Added: October 29, 2008
This item is part of the Ralph H. Wolfe Collection
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