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The looming tower : a limited series / created by Dan Futterman, Alex Gibney, Lawrence Wright ; directors, Craig Zisk [and four others]; writers, Dan Futterman [and six others]. - [English/French/Portuguese diaologue version] - 2 videodiscs (493 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning non-fiction book by Lawrence Wright. Originally broadcast as single episodes of a television program. Wide screen (1.78:1). Special features: The Complexities of character -- Across three continents: Creating The looming tower -- The looming tower: Divided we fail -- All Soufan: In his own words -- Audio commentaries.

Disc 1. Now It Begins -- Losing My Religion -- Mistakes Were Made -- Mercury -- Y2K Disc 2. Boys At War -- The General -- A Very Special Relationship -- Tuesday -- 9/11

Jeff Daniels, Tahar Rahim, Bill Camp, Wrenn Schmidt.

A look at how the rivalry between the CIA and FBI inadvertently set the stage for the tragedy of 9/11 and the war in Afghanistan.

Rating: TV-MA.


DVD, wide screen (1.78:1); Dolby digital 5.1 (English), Dolby surround stereo (French, Portuguese).


English or Portuguese dialogue; French, Japanese, or Portuguese subtitles; English subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). Language options from menu screen differ from options listed on container.

Standard No.: 883929642748

Publisher. No.: 1000722403 Warner Bros. Home Entertainment 3000078650 Warner Bros. Home Entertainment

Subjects--Corporate Names:
United States. Central Intelligence Agency --Drama.
United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation --Drama.
Qaida (Organization)--Drama.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001--Drama.
Terrorism--Government policy--United States--Drama.
Intelligence service--United States--Drama.
Afghan War, 2001---Drama.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Television programs.
Action and adventure television programs.
Television programs for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.