The cabinet of Dr. Caligari /
A somnambulist commits murders at a hypnotist's bidding in this German expressionist horror classic.
| Uniform Title: | Cabinet des Dr. Caligari (Motion picture). |
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| Corporate Authors: | , |
| Other Authors: | , , , , , |
| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | Silent with musical accompaniment and English subtitles. |
| Published: |
Chatsworth, Calif. :
Image Entertainment,
[1996]
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| Edition: | Special collector's ed., standard ed. |
| Series: | Blackhawk Films collection.
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| Summary: | A somnambulist commits murders at a hypnotist's bidding in this German expressionist horror classic. |
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| Item Description: | Videodisc release of the 1919 motion picture. Single layer; aspect ratio 1.33:1. Special features: accurate new English translation titles; a new musical score composed and conducted by Timothy Brock [which] was inspired by German avant-garde music from the early 20th century; an exclusive audio essay by scholar Mike Budd; a selection of original graphic materials accessed via the on screen menu; an excerpt of "Genuine : a tale of a vampire," a 1920 release which reunited "Caligari's" creative team. Videorecording. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (77 min.) : sound, color tinted ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | DVD; Dolby digital. |
| Production Credits: | Director of photography, Willy Hameister ; music, Peter Schirmann ; costumes, Walter Reimann. |