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The lost prince [videorecording] / a Talkback production in association with BBC Films ; a co-production with WGBH Boston ; producer, John Chapman ; written and directed by Stephen Poliakoff.

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmFilmPublisher number: E1864 | BBC VideoPublication details: [United States] : BBC Video ; Burbank, CA : Distributed in the USA and Canada by Warner Home Videl, 2004, c2003.Edition: WidescreenDescription: 1 videodisc (179 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inISBN:
  • 0790783673
Other title:
  • Title on disc surface & container: Stephen Poliakoff's the lost prince
Subject(s): Production credits:
  • Director of photography, Barry Ackroyd ; music, Adrian Johnston ; production designer, John-Paul Kelly.
Cast: Miranda Richardson, Gina McKee, Bill Nighy, Tom Hollander, Michael Gambon.Summary: Miranda Richardson and Tom Hollander star as Queen Mary and King George V. After discovering that their son Prince John (Daniel Williams and Matthew Thomas) suffers from epilepsy and learning disabilities, the royals have the boy sent off to be raised in a rural farmhouse, lest he tarnish the family's image of superiority. Removed from the public eye and the attention of his parents, Prince John forms a loving bond with his nurse, Lalla (Gina McKee).
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Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult DVD Adult DVD Main Library DVD DRAMA Lost pri Available 33111004943284
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The youngest child of George V and Queen Mary, Prince John suffers from epilepsy and learning disabilities that prevent him from participating in public life. Shunned by the royal family, he lives his short life isolated from the world.

Originally produced as a television movie in 2003.

Special features: Stephen Poliakoff documentary and the making of The lost prince ; 5.1 sound mix ; commentary by Stephen Poliakoff, John Paul Kelly & Adrian Johnston ; profile of Stephen Poliakoff ; photo gallery ; biographies.

Director of photography, Barry Ackroyd ; music, Adrian Johnston ; production designer, John-Paul Kelly.

Miranda Richardson, Gina McKee, Bill Nighy, Tom Hollander, Michael Gambon.

Miranda Richardson and Tom Hollander star as Queen Mary and King George V. After discovering that their son Prince John (Daniel Williams and Matthew Thomas) suffers from epilepsy and learning disabilities, the royals have the boy sent off to be raised in a rural farmhouse, lest he tarnish the family's image of superiority. Removed from the public eye and the attention of his parents, Prince John forms a loving bond with his nurse, Lalla (Gina McKee).

MPAA rating: Not rated.

DVD.

For private home use in the United States and Canada only.

With English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired.

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