DVD
Much ado about nothing [videorecording] / Samuel Goldwyn Co. presents a Renaissance Films production in association with American Playhouse Theatrical Films, produced in association with BBC Films ; directed and adapted by Kenneth Branagh ; produced by Stephen Evans, David Parfitt, and Kenneth Branagh.
With his wedding a week away, Claudio can't wait to marry the beautiful young Hero. To distract him, his best friend Don Pedro devises a mischief: a romantic trap for arrogant confirmed bachelor Benedick, and the sharp-tongued Beatrice, his favorite verbal jousting partner. For Beatrice, the man she loves to hate may well be the perfect foil for her in their "merry war" of the sexes. The amusement is almost spoiled by the jealous scheming of Don John, but love and laughter prevail when the local constable unwittingly exposes the plot--and all the trouble proves to be "much ado about nothing."
Record details
- ISBN: 0792854322
- ISBN: 9780792854326
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (111 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: [London] : Renaissance Films PLC, [2003]
- Distributor: Santa Monica, CA : Distributed by MGM Home Entertainment.
- Copyright: ©1993.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | DVD release of the 1993 motion picture by The Samuel Goldwyn Company and Rennaisance Films. Special features: "Making Much Ado" [featurette] (6 min.); Theatrical trailer (3 min.); Other great MGM releases [previews, text feature] (3 min.) Closed Captioned. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Main titles/Heroes' welcome -- Jewel -- Fair disguise -- "A plain villain" -- Masquerade -- Merry for love -- Benedick bemused -- "Taming my wild heart" -- Night watchmen -- Nothing is as it seems -- Dying to live -- What he will do for love -- Gentlemen -- Challenge -- Father's plan -- Mourning after -- Good news -- Taking thy hand -- "A miracle" -- Many happy returns/End credits. |
| Restrictions on Access Note: | For classroom instruction or home use only; no public performance rights. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Roger Lanser ; editor, Andrew Marcus ; music by Patrick Doyle ; production designer, Tim Harvey ; costume designer, Phyllis Dalton. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Kenneth Branagh (Benedick), Richard Briers (Leonato), Michael Keaton (Dogberry), Robert Sean Leonard (Claudio), Keanu Reeves (Don John), Emma Thompson (Beatrice), Denzel Washington (Don Pedro), Kate Beckinsale (Hero), Brian Blessed (Antonio), Richard Clifford (Conrade), Ben Elton (Verges), Gerard Horan (Borachio), Phyllida Law (Ursula), Imelda Staunton (Margaret), Jimmy Yuill (Friar Francis) |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: Rated PG-13. |
| System Details Note: | DVD; Region 1, NTSC; Dolby Digital stereo surround, Dolby Digital mono; widescreen presentation preserving the original theatrical 1.85:1 aspect ratio; enhanced for widescreen televisions. |
| Language Note: | In English, dubbed in French or Spanish with optional subtitles in English, French or Spanish; closed captioned for the hearing impaired. |
| Awards Note: | Cannes Film Festival, 1993: Nominated, Palme d'Or. Golden Globes, USA, 1994: Nominated, Best Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical. Independent Spirit Awards, 1994: Nominated, Best Feature; Best Female Lead (Emma Thompson). |
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| Baker Sumpter Branch | COMEDY MUC DVD (Text) | 37814002669811 | VIDEO | Available | - | ||
| Columbia Gorge Community College Library | 822.33 MUCH 1993 (Text) | 33892002368216 | DVD | Available | - | ||
| Fossil City Library | DVD MUC (Text) | 37830000032000 | DVD | Available | - | ||
| Harney County Library | DVD MUC (Text) | 37720000271817 | Video | Available | - | ||
| Hood River County Library | DVD FIC MUC (Text) | 33892100037242 | Adult DVDs | Available | - | ||
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| Treasure Valley Community College Library | DVD 822.33 M88m (Text) | 32220000922704 | DVD | Available | - | ||
| Union Carnegie Public Library | DVD MUCH (Text) | 37883000264727 | Video | Available | - |
