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Gormenghast [videorecording (DVD)] / BBC, WGBH Boston Co-Production ; producer, Estelle Daniel ; screenplay by Malcolm McKay ; director, Andy Wilson.

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmFilmPublisher number: R-B01572-9 | BBC / 2 EntertainPublication details: [London] : BBC Worldwide, c2008.Description: 2 videodiscs (276 mins.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 bookletContent type:
  • two-dimensional moving image
Media type:
  • video
Carrier type:
  • videodisc
ISBN:
  • 9397810157293
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Production credits:
  • Director of photography, Gavin Finney ; film editor, Paul Tothill ; composer, Richard Rodney Bennett
  • Producer, Estelle Daniel ; screenplay by Malcolm McKay ; director, Andy Wilson ; director of photography, Gavin Finney ; film editor, Paul Tothill ; composer, Richard Rodney Bennett
Cast: Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Ian Richardson, Christopher Lee, Andrew N. Robertson, Neve McIntosh, Lynsey Baxter, June Brown, Celia Imrie.Summary: The castle of Gormenghast is home to the ancient family of Groan, where nothing has changed in thousands of years. The dynasty is threatened by the charming and evil kitchen-boy, Steerpike. With the birth of a new heir, Titus Groan, Steerpike begins his ruthless ascent to power. As he charms, outwits and terrorizes the castle's inhabitants, only Titus, the young timid Earl of Groan, stands in Steerpike's way.
Holdings
Item type Current library Collection Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
DVD - TV Series Collection Davis (Central) Library DVDs DVDs DVD CULT TV GOR 1 Available T00507970
Total holds: 0

Based on the books by Mervyn Peake.

Special features include: behind the scenes feature, character profiles, design gallery, the making of Gormenghast - special 30 minute film.

Director of photography, Gavin Finney ; film editor, Paul Tothill ; composer, Richard Rodney Bennett

Producer, Estelle Daniel ; screenplay by Malcolm McKay ; director, Andy Wilson ; director of photography, Gavin Finney ; film editor, Paul Tothill ; composer, Richard Rodney Bennett

Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Ian Richardson, Christopher Lee, Andrew N. Robertson, Neve McIntosh, Lynsey Baxter, June Brown, Celia Imrie.

The castle of Gormenghast is home to the ancient family of Groan, where nothing has changed in thousands of years. The dynasty is threatened by the charming and evil kitchen-boy, Steerpike. With the birth of a new heir, Titus Groan, Steerpike begins his ruthless ascent to power. As he charms, outwits and terrorizes the castle's inhabitants, only Titus, the young timid Earl of Groan, stands in Steerpike's way.

Rated M: Suitable for mature audiences 16 years and over. NOTE: Contains violence, offensive language and sex scenes.

NZ Rating M: Suitable for mature audiences 16 years and over. Note: Contains violence, offensive language and sex scenes.

DVD, colour recording sytem: PAL ; Region 4 ; Dolby Digital.

English dialogue, English SDH subtitle option.

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