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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.

Summary:
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]

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)
Subject: Chabon, Michael > Film adaptations.
Authors > Drama.
College teachers > Drama.
Genre: Feature films.
Comedy films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Available copies

  • 9 of 9 copies available at SPARK Libraries.

Holds

  • 1 current hold with 9 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
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 -


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