Almost famous [videorecording] / Dreamworks Pictures and Columbia Pictures present a Vinyl Films production ; a Cameron Crowe film ; director of photography, John Toll ; produced by Cameron Crowe, Ian Bryce ; written and directed by Cameron Crowe.
It's the opportunity of a lifetime when teenage reporter William Miller lands an assignment from Rolling Stone magazine. Despite the objections of his protective mother, William hits the road with an up-and-coming rock band and finds there's a lot more to write home about than the music.
Record details
- ISBN: 0783256434
- ISBN: 9780783256436
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (124 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen.
- Publisher: Universal City, CA : DreamWorks Home Entertainment, [2001]
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Special features: "The making of Almost famous"; Production notes; Cast and crew bios; Theatrical trailers; The Rolling stone articles; "Fever dog" music video.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Score by Nancy Wilson ; costume designer, Betsy Heimann ; editors, Joe Hutshing, Saar Klein ; art directors, Clay A. Griffith, Clayton R. Hartley ; co-producer, Lisa Stewart.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Kate Hudson, Jason Lee, Patrick Fugit, Anna Paquin, Fairuza Balk, Noah Taylor, Zooey Deschanel, Jimmy Fallon, Bijou Phillips, Philip Seymour Hoffman.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: R.
- System Details Note:
- DVD; region 1, NTSC; anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; DTS 5.1 surround, Dolby digital 5.1 surround, Dolby 2.0 surround.
- Language Note:
- Optional English subtitles; Closed-captioned.
- Awards Note:
- Academy Award: 2001, Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen (Cameron Crowe)Golden Globe: 2001, Best Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical; Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (Kate Hudson)
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- 20 of 22 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 0 of 0 copies available at Brown Library System.
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Summary:
It's the opportunity of a lifetime when teenage reporter William Miller lands an assignment from Rolling Stone magazine. Despite the objections of his protective mother, William hits the road with an up-and-coming rock band and finds there's a lot more to write home about than the music.
