DVD
Alpha dog / Universal Pictures and Sidney Kimmel Entertainment present a VIP Medienfonds 2/A-Mark Entertainment production, a Nick Cassavetes film ; produced by Sidney Kimmel, Chuck Pacheco ; written and directed by Nick Cassavetes.
Based on the real-life case of Jesse James Hollywood, a drug dealer in California's San Gabriel Valley who, in 2000, became one of the youngest men to appear on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. With family links to organized crime, Johnny Truelove is on the warpath against Jake Mazursky, a sleazebag addict who owes him money. Fate intervenes when Johnny and his friend Frankie encounter Jake's 15-year-old half-brother Zack and hold him as collateral until Jake pays his debts. What begins as a casual, seemingly harmless situation escalates into a crisis of capital crime.
Record details
- ISBN: 9785193250520
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (118 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen [edition].
- Publisher: Universal City, Calif. : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2007]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Special features: "A cautionary tale: the making of 'Alpha dog'" ; witness timeline : get detailed information on each witness as the shocking events unfold. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Robert Fraisse ; editor, Alan Heim ; music by, Aaron Zigman ; costume designer, Sarah Jane Slotnick ; production designer, Dominic Watkins. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Ben Foster, Shawn Hatosy, Emile Hirsch, Christopher Marquette, Sharon Stone, Justin Timberlake, Anton Yelchin, Bruce Willis. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: R; for pervasive drug use and language, strong violence, sexuality and nudity. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, DVD-9, single-sided. |
| Language Note: | English or French dialogue with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles. |
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| Genre: | Video recordings. Feature films. Thrillers (Motion pictures) |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Trails Regional.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trails Regional-Knob Noster | DVD Alp (Text) | 2204636010 | DVD | Available | - |
Summary:
Based on the real-life case of Jesse James Hollywood, a drug dealer in California's San Gabriel Valley who, in 2000, became one of the youngest men to appear on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. With family links to organized crime, Johnny Truelove is on the warpath against Jake Mazursky, a sleazebag addict who owes him money. Fate intervenes when Johnny and his friend Frankie encounter Jake's 15-year-old half-brother Zack and hold him as collateral until Jake pays his debts. What begins as a casual, seemingly harmless situation escalates into a crisis of capital crime.
