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Dramatic biography of John Nash, a mathematical genius, who made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self-discovery. After many years of struggle, he...

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Uniform Title:Beautiful mind (Motion picture)
Main Author: Horner, James (Composer)
Corporate Authors: Universal Pictures (Firm), DreamWorks Pictures (1994-2006), Imagine Entertainment (Firm), Universal City Studios
Other Authors: Grazer, Brian, 1953- (Producer), Howard, Ron, 1954- (Producer), Goldsman, Akiva (Screenwriter), Crowe, Russell, 1964- (Actor), Harris, Ed, 1950- (Actor), Connelly, Jennifer (Actor), Bettany, Paul, 1971-, Goldberg, Adam, 1970-, Hirsch, Judd (Actor), Lucas, Josh (Actor), Rapp, Anthony (Actor), Plummer, Christopher (Actor), Deakins, Roger A., 1949- (Cinematographer), Guerra, Roberto (Artistic director), Hanley, Dan, 1955- (Editor), Hill, Mike (Michael J.) (Editor), Nasar, Sylvia
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
French
Language Notes:Closed-captioned. In English or French; with optional subtitles in Spanish.
Published: Universal City, CA : Universal Studios, [2002]
Edition:2-disc awards ed.
Subjects:
Nash, John F., > Jr., > 1928-2015 > Drama.
Mathematicians > United States > Drama.
Schizophrenics > United States > Drama.
Biographical films.
Film adaptations.
Feature films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Summary:Dramatic biography of John Nash, a mathematical genius, who made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self-discovery. After many years of struggle, he eventually triumphed over his schizophrenia, and finally, late in life, received the Nobel Prize.
Item Description:Based on the novel by Sylvia Nasar.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2001.
Dual layer (disc 2 is single layer).
Special features include disc 1. Feature commentary by director Ron Howard, feature commentary by screenwriter Akiva Goldsman, deleted scenes with director's commentary -- disc 2. A beautiful partnership: Ron Howard and Brain Grazer, development of the screenplay, meeting John Nash, accepting the Nobel Prize in Economics, casting Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly, the process of age progression, storyboard comparisons, creation of the special effects, scoring the film, inside A beautiful mind: making of, Academy Awards reactions from winners: Best Picture--producers Brain Grazer and Ron Howard, Best Director--Ron Howard, Best Supporting Actress--Jennifer Connelly, Best Adapted Screenplay--Akiva Goldsman, theatrical trailer, A beautiful mind soundtrack -- DVD-ROM features include Total Axess, production notes, cast and filmmakers.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:2 videodiscs (135 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD; region 1; Dolby digital 5.1 surround; aspect ratio 1.85:1.
Audience:MPAA rating: PG-13; for intense thematic material, sexual content, and a scene of violence.
Awards:Academy Award, 2002: Best Picture (Brian Grazer, Ron Howard); Best Director (Ron Howard); Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Jennifer Connelly); Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published (Akiva Goldsman).
Production Credits:Director of photography, Roger Deakins ; art director, Robert Guerra ; editors, Mike Hill, Dan Hanley ; music composer, James Horner.
ISBN:0783261438
9780783261430