High-rise /
Dr. Robert Laing is the newest resident of a luxurious apartment in a high-tech concrete skyscraper whose lofty location places him amongst the upper class. But as power outages become more frequent and building flaws emerge, particularly on the lower floors, the regimented social strata begins to c...
| Uniform Title: | High-rise (Motion picture) |
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| Other Authors: | , , , , , , , , , , |
| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | English dialogue with optional Spanish subtitles; and optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
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Los Angeles, California :
Magnolia Home Entertainment,
[2016]
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| Summary: | Dr. Robert Laing is the newest resident of a luxurious apartment in a high-tech concrete skyscraper whose lofty location places him amongst the upper class. But as power outages become more frequent and building flaws emerge, particularly on the lower floors, the regimented social strata begins to crumble and the building becomes a battlefield in a literal class war. |
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| Item Description: | Originally released as a motion picture in 2015. Based on the novel by J.G. Ballard. Wide screen (2.39:1). Special features: commentary with Tom Hiddleston, Ben Wheatley and Jeremy Thomas; Building the world of High-rise: '70s style; Heady special effects; Breaking down High-rise & its tenants; High-rise : bringing Ballard to the big screen; theatrical trailer. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (approximately 120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | DVD; NTSC, region 1; 5.1 surround sound. |
| Audience: | MPAA rating: R; for violence, disturbing images, strong sexual content/graphic nudity, language and some drug use. |
| Production Credits: | Director of photography, Laurie Rose ; edited by Amy Jump and Ben Wheatley ; music by Clint Mansell. |