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Howl's moving castle / a Studio Ghibli production ; producer, Toshio Suzuki ; written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki ; [English version] produced by Rick Dempsey, Ned Lott ; translated from the original Japanese by Jim Hubbert ; director, Pete Docter. , Japan - 1 videodisc (2 hr.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. - 4 3/4 in. stamping

From the novel by Diana Wynne Jones. Originally released as a motion picture in 2004. Wide screen (1.85:1). "NTSC; Region 1"--Amazon.com Bonus features: behind the microphone; interview with Diana Wynne Jones; Miyazaki's visit to Pixar; Explanation of CG; original theatrical trailers; TV spots.

Chieko Baisho, Takuya Kimura, Tatsuya Gashuin. English-dubbed version: Christian Bale, Billy Crystal, Jean Simmons, Blythe Danner, Lauren Bacall.

Sophie, a quiet girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl. The vengeful Witch of the Waste, jealous of their friendship, puts a spell on Sophie. In a life changing adventure, Sophie climbs aboard Howl's magnificent moving castle and enters a magical world on a quest to break the spell.

Rating: PG. 008-014.


DVD; Widescreen (1.85:1) presentation, Dolby digital 5.1, region 1.


For private home use only.


English, French or Japanese dialogue; English or French subtitles; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).

Standard No.: 826663181616 00826663181616 gtin-14

Publisher. No.: SF 18161 Shout Factory

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Wizards--Drama.
Witches--Drama.
Friendship--Drama.
Castles--Drama.
Magic--Drama.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Animated films.
Feature films.
Children's films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Anime.