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A satirical look at the politics and power struggles of television executives as a network news anchorman turns the tables on the "ratings."
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| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | Closed-captioned. In English, with optional subtitles in English, French, and Spanish. |
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Burbank, CA :
Warner Home Video,
[2000]
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| Summary: | A satirical look at the politics and power struggles of television executives as a network news anchorman turns the tables on the "ratings." |
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| Item Description: | Originally released as a motion picture in 1976. Widescreen version presented in a "matted" format preserving aspect ratio of original theatrical exhibition; enhanced for widescreen TVs. Standard version modified to fit TV screen. Special features: Interactive quiz game -- Hidden menu page with the history of the Neilsen ratings system -- Theatrical trailer -- Trivia and production notes. Videorecording. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (121 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | DVD; Dolby digital, stereo. |
| Audience: | MPAA rating: R. |
| Awards: | Academy Awards, 1976: Best Actor in a Leading Role (Peter Finch {"Howard Beale"}), Best Actress in a Leading Role (Faye Dunaway {"Diana Christensen"}), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Beatrice Straight {"Louise Schumacher"}), Best Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen--based on factual material or on story material not previously published or produced) (Paddy Chayefsky) |
| Production Credits: | Director of photography, Owen Roizman ; editor, Alan Heim. |
| ISBN: | 0790744805 |