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Philadelphia, here I come! /

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Concerns the emotional struggle of a young Irishman preparing to emigrate to America, with one actor portraying his public self and another his private thoughts.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: American Film Theatre, Kino International Corporation
Other Authors: Quested, John, McKenna, Siobhán, 1923-1986, McCann, Donal, Cave, Desmond, Kelly, Éamon, 1914-2001, Murphy, Fidelma, Friel, Brian
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: New York : Kino on Video, [2003]
Subjects:
Feature films.
Description
Summary:Concerns the emotional struggle of a young Irishman preparing to emigrate to America, with one actor portraying his public self and another his private thoughts.
Item Description:"The American Film Theatre."
Based on the play by Brian Friel.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1975.
Aspect ratio 1.85:1; enhanced for 16:9 TVs.
Special features: "Brian Friel and Philadelphia, here I come!", an essay by Michael Feingold, Chief Theater Critic, The village voice -- An interview with Edie Landau, Executive in Charge, The American Film Theatre -- "Ely Landau : in front of the camera" AFT promotional reel (1974) -- The American Film Theatre trailer gallery (includes a complete list of the AFT films) -- The American Film Theatre scrapbook.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (95 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 folded sheet ([4] pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm.)
Format:DVD.
Audience:MPAA rating: PG.
Production Credits:Associate producer, Gerry O'Hara.