Description |
1 videodisc (103 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital surround. |
Cast |
William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban, Charles Haid. |
Language |
Dialogue in English with optional English or French subtitles and optional French soundtrack. Closed-captioned. |
Note |
Originally produced as motion picture in 1980. |
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Based on the novel by Paddy Chayefsky. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: R. |
Summary |
Research scientist Eddie Jessup (William Hurt) believes other states of consciousness are as real as everyday reality. Using sensory deprivation, then adding powerful hallucinogenic drugs, he explores these altered states ... and endures experiences that make madness seem a blessing. |
Credits |
Music by John Corigliano. |
Contents |
Side A. Standard presentation -- side B. Widescreen presentation. |
Subject |
Research -- Drama.
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Scientists -- Drama.
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Consciousness -- Drama.
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Genre/Form |
Horror films.
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Science fiction films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Added Author |
Hurt, William.
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Brown, Blair.
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Balaban, Bob.
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Haid, Charles, 1943- Actor.
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Gottfried, Howard, 1923-2017.
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Chayefsky, Paddy, 1923-1981.
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Russell, Ken, 1927-2011. Director.
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Warner Bros. Pictures (1923-1967)
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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ISBN |
0780664035 |
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9780780664036 |
Standard No. |
085391107620 |
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883929171330 |
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