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My own private Idaho
Title
My own private Idaho [videorecording] / New Line Cinema ; produced by Laurie Parker ; written by Gus Van Sant ; directed by Gus Van Sant.
ISBN
1559409576
Edition
Special ed.
Published
Irvington, NY : Criterion Collection ; Chicago, IL : Distributed by Home Vision Entertainment, [2005]
Physical Description
2 videodiscs (ca. 104 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet.
Notes
Title from container.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1991.
Based on the play "Henry IV" by William Shakespeare.
Special features: New high-definition digital transfer; exclusive new audio conversation betwen Van Sant and filmmaker Todd Haynes; "The making of 'My own private Idaho'": a new documentary featuring interviews with key crew members; new video interview with film critic Paul Arthur on the adaptation; video conversation between producer Laurie Parker and Rain Phoenix; outtakes; original theatrical trailer; booklet featuring a new essay by film critic Amy Taubin and reprinted interviews with Van Sant, Phoenix, and Reeves.
Directors of photography, John J. Campbell, Eric Alan Edwards ; art director, Ken Hardy ; editor, Curtiss Clayton ; music, Bill Stafford ; costume designer, Beatrix Aruna Pasztor ; production designer, David Brisbin.
Closed-captioned.
Independent Spirit Awards, 1992: Independent Spirit Award - Best Film Music (Bill Stafford); Best Male Lead (River Phoenix); Best Screenplay (Gus Van Sant).
Summary
Mike is a sensitive narcoleptic who dreams of the mother who abandoned him. Scott is a wayward son of the mayor of Portland and the object of Mike's desire. Navigating a volatile world of junkies, thieves, and johns, Mike takes Scott on a quest from the grungy streets to the open highways of the Pacific Northwest, in search of an elusive place called "home". A stirring look at unrequited love and life at society's margins.
Format
Images / Video & Film
Language
English
Added to Catalog
March 28, 2005
Series
The Criterion collection ; 277
Credits
Directors of photography, John J. Campbell, Eric Alan Edwards ; art director, Ken Hardy ; editor, Curtiss Clayton ; music, Bill Stafford ; costume designer, Beatrix Aruna Pasztor ; production designer, David Brisbin.
Cast
River Phoenix, Keano Reeves, James Russo, William Richert, Chiara Caselli, Michael Parker, Jessie Thomas, Flea, Grace Zabriskie.
System details note
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.77:1) presentation; Dolby Digital stereo., Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Audience
MPAA rating: R.
Videorecording number
CC1609D Criterion Collection
Subjects
Also listed under
Criterion Collection (Firm)
Home Vision Entertainment (Firm)
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