DVD
The curious case of Benjamin Button / Paramount Pictures & Warner Bros. Pictures present a Kennedy/Marshall production ; produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Ceán Chaffin ; screen story by Eric Roth and Robin Swicord ; screenplay by Eric Roth ; directed by David Fincher.
Daisy Fuller Williams is on her deathbed in a New Orleans hospital the day that Hurricane Katrina hits. At her side is her adult daughter, Caroline. Daisy asks Caroline to read to her aloud from the diary of Daisy's lifelong friend, Benjamin Button. Benjamin's diary recounts his entire extraordinary life. The unusual aspect of his life is that he ages backwards, being born an old man. He is diagnosed with several aged diseases at birth and thus given little chance of survival. He does survive and gets younger with time.
Record details
- ISBN: 1415748616
- ISBN: 9781415748619
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (165 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen edition.
- Publisher: Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Home Entertainment, [2009]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | From the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Originally released as a motion picture in 2008. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG-13; for brief war violence, sexual content, language and smoking. |
| System Details Note: | DVD; Region 1; NTSC; widescreen format; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
| Language Note: | English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish dialogue; English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Awards Note: | Academy Awards, 2009: Best Achievement in Art Direction (Donald, Graham Burt, Victor J. Zolfo); Best Achievement in Makeup (Greg Cannom); Best Achievement in Visual Effects (Eric Barba and 3 others) Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, 2009: Best Fantasy Film; Best Supporting Actress (Swinton); Best Make-Up (Greg Cannom) |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Infants > Diseases > Louisiana > New Orleans > Drama. Human beings > Aging > Drama. Man-woman relationships > Louisiana > New Orleans > Drama. Adoptive parents > Louisiana > New Orleans > Drama. Diaries > Drama. New Orleans (La.) > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Fantasy films. Detective and mystery films. Feature films. |
Available copies
- 30 of 31 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Trails Regional.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 31 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trails Regional-Lexington | DVD Cur (Text) | 2204369144 | DVD | Available | - |
Summary:
Daisy Fuller Williams is on her deathbed in a New Orleans hospital the day that Hurricane Katrina hits. At her side is her adult daughter, Caroline. Daisy asks Caroline to read to her aloud from the diary of Daisy's lifelong friend, Benjamin Button. Benjamin's diary recounts his entire extraordinary life. The unusual aspect of his life is that he ages backwards, being born an old man. He is diagnosed with several aged diseases at birth and thus given little chance of survival. He does survive and gets younger with time.
