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The Resource The curious case of Benjamin Button, Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures present a Kennedy/Marshall production, a David Fincher film ; produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Ceán Chaffin ; screen story by Eric Roth and Robin Swicord ; screenplay by Eric Roth ; directed by David Fincher, (Blu-ray)

The curious case of Benjamin Button, Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures present a Kennedy/Marshall production, a David Fincher film ; produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Ceán Chaffin ; screen story by Eric Roth and Robin Swicord ; screenplay by Eric Roth ; directed by David Fincher, (Blu-ray)

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Summary
Benjamin Button was a not-so-ordinary man who began his life under unusual circumstances. Born in his eighties, and unable to stop time, he continued to age backwards. His life story is detailed from the end of World War I in 1918 and into the 21st century, when he discovered a love that lasted beyond time
Language
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
  • eng
Work
Publication
Edition
Director-approved 2 -disc Blu-ray special ed.
Extent
2 videodiscs (165 min.)
Note
  • This Blu-ray disc requires a Blu-ray player will not play in standard DVD players
  • Based on the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 2008
  • Special features: Disc 2: The Supplements : Interviews with Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett ; Audio commentary featuring director David Fincher; Footage revealing the innovative techniques behind the visual effects and makeup; Step-by-step examination of the motion-capture process aging Brad Pitt; In-depth exploration of David Fincher's creative process on the set; Featurettes on the film's storyboards, costumes, and art direction; Still galleries, including costume designs and candid behind-the-scenes production photos. Insert: "The Man who watched the hours go by," an essay by film critic Kent Jones, on the work of David Fincher as director of this movie
Isbn
9781415748961
Instance
Label
The curious case of Benjamin Button
Title
The curious case of Benjamin Button
Statement of responsibility
Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures present a Kennedy/Marshall production, a David Fincher film ; produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Ceán Chaffin ; screen story by Eric Roth and Robin Swicord ; screenplay by Eric Roth ; directed by David Fincher
Contributor
Subject
Genre
Language
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
  • eng
Summary
Benjamin Button was a not-so-ordinary man who began his life under unusual circumstances. Born in his eighties, and unable to stop time, he continued to age backwards. His life story is detailed from the end of World War I in 1918 and into the 21st century, when he discovered a love that lasted beyond time
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Cataloging source
TEFMT
Characteristic
videorecording
Credits note
Music by and conducted by, Alexandre Desplat
Dewey number
791.43/72
Intended audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; for brief war violence, sexual content, language and smoking ; Canadian rating : PG
Language note
English or optional French or Spanish dubbed dialogue with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles ; Subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
LC call number
PN1997.2
LC item number
.C87 2009
PerformerNote
Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson, Julia Ormond, Jason Flemying, Elias Koteas, Tilda Swinton
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
  • 1954-
  • 1945-
  • 1969-
  • 1963-
  • 1961-
  • 1896-1940
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
  • Fincher, David
  • Kennedy, Kathleen
  • Marshall, Frank
  • Chaffin, Ceán
  • Roth, Eric
  • Swicord, Robin
  • Blanchett, Cate
  • Ormond, Julia
  • Pitt, Brad
  • Swinton, Tilda
  • Henson, Taraji P
  • Flemyng, Jason
  • Koteas, Elias
  • Desplat, Alexandre
  • Fitzgerald, F. Scott
  • Jones, Kent
  • Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm)
Runtime
165
Series statement
Criterion collection , the film
Series volume
476
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Infants
  • Aging
  • Human beings
  • Man-woman relationships
  • Adoptive parents
  • Diaries
  • United States
  • Niños lactantes
  • Relaciones hombre-mujer
Technique
live action
Label
The curious case of Benjamin Button, Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures present a Kennedy/Marshall production, a David Fincher film ; produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Ceán Chaffin ; screen story by Eric Roth and Robin Swicord ; screenplay by Eric Roth ; directed by David Fincher, (Blu-ray)
Instantiates
Publication
Note
  • This Blu-ray disc requires a Blu-ray player will not play in standard DVD players
  • Based on the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 2008
  • Special features: Disc 2: The Supplements : Interviews with Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett ; Audio commentary featuring director David Fincher; Footage revealing the innovative techniques behind the visual effects and makeup; Step-by-step examination of the motion-capture process aging Brad Pitt; In-depth exploration of David Fincher's creative process on the set; Featurettes on the film's storyboards, costumes, and art direction; Still galleries, including costume designs and candid behind-the-scenes production photos. Insert: "The Man who watched the hours go by," an essay by film critic Kent Jones, on the work of David Fincher as director of this movie
Accompanying material
1 insert ([6] p.)
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
unknown
Control code
  • a409343
  • ocn317077046
Dimensions
4 3/4 in. +
Dimensions
other
Edition
Director-approved 2 -disc Blu-ray special ed.
Extent
2 videodiscs (165 min.)
Isbn
9781415748961
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
097361430744
Other physical details
sd., col.
Publisher number
143074
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)317077046
System details
Blu-ray disc, widescreen (2.40:1) presentation; 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital
Video recording format
other
Label
The curious case of Benjamin Button, Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures present a Kennedy/Marshall production, a David Fincher film ; produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Ceán Chaffin ; screen story by Eric Roth and Robin Swicord ; screenplay by Eric Roth ; directed by David Fincher, (Blu-ray)
Publication
Note
  • This Blu-ray disc requires a Blu-ray player will not play in standard DVD players
  • Based on the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 2008
  • Special features: Disc 2: The Supplements : Interviews with Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett ; Audio commentary featuring director David Fincher; Footage revealing the innovative techniques behind the visual effects and makeup; Step-by-step examination of the motion-capture process aging Brad Pitt; In-depth exploration of David Fincher's creative process on the set; Featurettes on the film's storyboards, costumes, and art direction; Still galleries, including costume designs and candid behind-the-scenes production photos. Insert: "The Man who watched the hours go by," an essay by film critic Kent Jones, on the work of David Fincher as director of this movie
Accompanying material
1 insert ([6] p.)
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
unknown
Control code
  • a409343
  • ocn317077046
Dimensions
4 3/4 in. +
Dimensions
other
Edition
Director-approved 2 -disc Blu-ray special ed.
Extent
2 videodiscs (165 min.)
Isbn
9781415748961
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
097361430744
Other physical details
sd., col.
Publisher number
143074
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)317077046
System details
Blu-ray disc, widescreen (2.40:1) presentation; 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital
Video recording format
other

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