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News of the world / Universal Pictures presents ; a Playtone/Pretty Pictures production ; directed by Paul Greengrass ; screenplay by Paul Greengrass and Luke Davies ; produced by Gary Goetzman, Gail Mutrux, Gregory Goodman ; a Paul Greengrass film.

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmFilmPublisher number: 61214788 | Universal Studios Canada Inc.61213252 | Universal Studios1160673 | Universal Studios | (disc)2130826 | Universal Studios | (disc)Language: English, French, Spanish Original language: English Subtitle language: French, Spanish Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, [2021]Description: 1 videodisc (118 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inContent type:
  • two-dimensional moving image
Media type:
  • video
Carrier type:
  • videodisc
Related works:
  • Motion picture adaption of (work): Jiles, Paulette, 1943- News of the world
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Production credits:
  • Director of photography, Dariusz Wolski ; editor, William Goldenberg ; music, James Newton Howard.
Cast: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel, Michael Angelo Covino, Ray McKinnon, Mare Winningham, Elizabeth Marvel, Fred Hechinger, Bill Camp.Summary: Five years after the Civil War, Captain Kidd moves from town to town as a storyteller. In Texas, he crosses paths with Johanna, a ten-year-old taken in by the Kiowa people six years earlier. She is being returned to her biological aunt and uncle against her will. Kidd agrees to deliver the child where the law says she belongs. As they travel hundreds of miles, the two will face tremendous challenges of both human and natural forces as they search for a place that either can call home.
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Five years after the Civil War, Captain Kidd moves from town to town as a storyteller. In Texas, he crosses paths with Johanna, a ten-year-old taken in by the Kiowa people six years earlier. She is being returned to her biological aunt and uncle against her will. Kidd agrees to deliver the child where the law says she belongs. As they travel hundreds of miles, the two will face tremendous challenges of both human and natural forces as they search for a place that either can call home.

DVD, NTSC, region 1; wide screen; Dolby digital 5.1.

English, French or Spanish dialogue; French or Spanish subtitles; described video; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).

Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel, Michael Angelo Covino, Ray McKinnon, Mare Winningham, Elizabeth Marvel, Fred Hechinger, Bill Camp.

Director of photography, Dariusz Wolski ; editor, William Goldenberg ; music, James Newton Howard.

Based upon the novel by Paulette Jiles.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2020.

Wide screen (2.39:1) presentation.

MPAA rating: PG-13; for violence, disturbing images, thematic material and some language.

Five years after the Civil War, Captain Kidd moves from town to town as a storyteller. In Texas, he crosses paths with Johanna, a ten-year-old taken in by the Kiowa people six years earlier. She is being returned to her biological aunt and uncle against her will. Kidd agrees to deliver the child where the law says she belongs. As they travel hundreds of miles, the two will face tremendous challenges of both human and natural forces as they search for a place that either can call home.

Special features: deleted scenes; Partners: Tom Hanks & Helena Zengel; Western action; Paul Greengrass makes News of the World; The Kiowa; feature commentary with co-writer/director Paul Greengrass.

For private home use only.

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