Wonder boys / Paramount Pictures and Mutual Film Company present a Scott Rudin/Curtis Hanson production ; executive producers, Adam Schroeder, Ned Dowd ; produced by Scott Rudin, Curtis Hanson ; screenplay by Steve Kloves ; directed by Curtis Hanson.
During a single weekend, college professor Grady Tripp scrambles to gather together a life that has suddenly reeled out of control. An unfinished novel, a stolen car, a murdered pet and a failing marriage are just a few of the crises piling up.
Record details
- ISBN: 0792165144
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (112 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen version.
- Publisher: Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Pictures, [2000]
- Copyright: ©2000
Content descriptions
General Note: | Based on the novel Wonder boys by Michael Chabon. Originally released as a motion picture. Special features: cast and crew interviews featuring Michael Douglas, Francis McDormand, Tobey Maguire and Curtis Hanson ; Pittsburgh interactive location map with explanations by Curtis Hanson ; songs of Wonder boys with commentary by Curtis Hanson ; music video for Things have changed by Bob Dylan ; theatrical trailer. |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Dante Spinotti ; editor, Dede Allen ; music, Christopher Young ; costume designer, Beatrix Aruna Pasztor ; production designer, Jeannine Oppewall. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire, Frances McDormand, Katie Holmes, Rip Torn, Robert Downey, Jr., Jane Adams, Philip Bosco, Richard Thomas, Richard Knox, Michael Cavadias. |
Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: R, for language and drug use. |
System Details Note: | DVD, Region 1, NTSC; Widescreen (16.9) presentation; Dolby digital 5.0 surround, Dolby surround. |
Language Note: | English or dubbed French language soundtrack with optional English (SDF) subtitles. |
Awards Note: | Academy Awards, 2001, Oscar - Best Music, Song (Bob Dylan) Golden Globe, 2001, Best Original Song - Motion Picture (Bob Dylan) LAFCA Award, 2000, Best Actor (Michael Douglas) and Best Supporting Actress (Frances McDormand) |
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Subject: | Chabon, Michael > Film adaptations. Authors > Drama. College teachers > Drama. |
Genre: | Feature films. Comedy films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
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Available copies
- 9 of 9 copies available at SPARK Libraries.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 9 total copies.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Abington Community Library | DVD WONDER (Text) | 50687010713884 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
Bernville Area Community Library | WON (Text) | 33249012960526 | DVD | Available | - |
Brandywine Community Library | WON (Text) | 33249017421623 | DVD | Available | - |
Lower Macungie Library | DVD FIC WON (Text) | 33400001244238 | Adult DVD | Available | - |
Meyersdale Public Library | DVD WONDER (Text) | 30512000516706 | MEYM Videos | Available | - |
North Wales Area Library | F Wonder Boys DVD (Text) | 35410000599704 | NWAL DVD | Available | - |
Reading Public Library RPL - Main | DVD Won (Text) | 33223006625908 | DVD | Available | - |
Robesonia Community Library | WON (Text) | 33249017460068 | DVD | Available | - |
Wernersville Public Library | WON (Text) | 33249020779165 | DVD | Available | - |