Far From Heaven

Far From Heaven

 Cast: Julianne Moore
Julianne Moore
, Dennis Quaid
Dennis Quaid
, Dennis Haysbert
Dennis Haysbert
, Patricia Clarkson
Patricia Clarkson
, Viola Davis
Viola Davis
Far From Heaven

Far From Heaven

 Cast: Julianne Moore
Julianne Moore
, Dennis Quaid
Dennis Quaid
, Dennis Haysbert
Dennis Haysbert
, Patricia Clarkson
Patricia Clarkson
, Viola Davis
Viola Davis

DVD (Wide Screen)

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Overview

"Director/screenwriter Todd Haynes has created a melodramatic, star-packed, 1950s drama with Far from Heaven from Universal Studios. This heart-wrenching tale about spouses, fantasies, and unraveling marriage is presented beautifully in 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen. Colors are clear, even thought the film itself is shot with a slightly dreamy, past-tense feel for effect. The English 5.1 Surround Sound is the perfect vehicle to enjoy the haunting musical score by Elmer Bernstein. A French 5.1 Dolby Surround track, French subtitles, and Spanish subtitles are also included. The studio included many extras on the disc, which is to be expected considering the weight of the star power and the attention that the film received at last year's Academy Awards and Golden Globes. First, there's a screen-specific, rather technical audio commentary with Haynes that offers everything from in-depth insight into the makings of the film to the symbolic meanings of melodramas of the 1950s. Following that, the disc provides three featurettes, with the first being the lengthy ""Anatomy of a Scene."" Stars such as Julianne Moore and Dennis Quaid provide insight into the movie, as do production designer Mark Friedberg and composer Bernstein. ""The Making of Far From Heaven"" is the typical commercial-like lengthy promo featuring all the film's primary players, but it's still interesting enough to warrant a look. In ""A Filmmaker's Experience,"" Moore and Haynes speak in front of a live audience during a Q & A session at Los Angeles' American Cinematheque. But disappointingly, it's the shortest of the three featurettes. Rounding out the fare are production notes, filmographies, and a theatrical trailer."

Product Details

Release Date: 04/01/2003
UPC: 0025192245626
Original Release: 2002
Rating: PG-13
Source: STUDIO DISTRIBUTION SERVS LLC
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language: English
Time: 1:48:00
Sales rank: 39,515

Special Features

The making of Far from Heaven; Anatomy of a scene featurette; Feature commentary with director Todd Haynes; A Filmmaker's Experience With Julianne Moore and Todd Haynes

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Julianne Moore Cathy Whitaker
Dennis Quaid Frank Whitaker
Dennis Haysbert Raymond Deagan
Patricia Clarkson Eleanor Fine
Viola Davis Sybil,Esther
James Rebhorn Dr. Bowman
Bette Henritze Mrs. Leacock
Michael Gaston Stan
Ryan Ward David
Lindsay Andretta Janice
Jordan Puryear Sarah
Kyle Smith Billy,Billy Hutchinson
Celia Weston Mona
Celia Watson Mona Lauder
Barbara Garrick Doreen
Olivia Birkelund Nancy
Stevie Ray Dallimore Dick Dawson
Jason Franklin Photographer
Gregory Marlow Reginald Carter
C.C. Loveheart Marlene
June Squibb Elderly Woman
Laurent Giroux Man with Moustache
Alex Santoriello Spanish Bartender
Matt Malloy Red-Faced Man
J.B. Adams Farnsworth
Kevin Carrigan Soda Jerk
Chance Kelly Tallman
Declan Baldwin Officer No. 1
Brian Delate Officer No. 2
Pamela Evans Kitty
Joe Holt Hotel Waiter
Ben Moss Hutch's Friend
Susan Willis Receptionist
Karl Schroeder Conductor
Lance Olds Bail Clerk
Nicholas Joy Blond Boy
Virl Andrick Blond Boy's Father
Jonathan McClain Staff Member No. 1
Jezebel Montero Hooker
Geraldine Bartlett Woman at Party
Ernest Rayford III Glaring Man
Duane McLaughlin Jake
Betsy Aidem Pool Mother
Mary Anna Klindtworth Pool Daughter
Ted Neustadt Pool Daughter
Thomas Torres Band Leader
Blondell Cooper Hostess
Elmer Bernstein Composer
Jordan Nia Elizabeth Sarah Deagan
Jordan Elizabeth Actor
Pamela Haynes Kitty

Technical Credits
Todd Haynes Screenwriter,Director
Peter Bucossi Stunts
George Clooney Executive Producer,Producer
Steve Kirshoff Special Effects
Jody Patton Producer
Eric Robison Executive Producer,Producer
Laura Rosenthal Casting
John Sloss Executive Producer,Producer
Steven Soderbergh Executive Producer,Producer
Christine Vachon Producer
John Wells Executive Producer,Producer
Tracy Brimm Executive Producer,Producer
Jody Allen Producer
Declan Baldwin Producer
Brad Simpson Producer
Diane Cornell Producer
Shaina Holmes Special Effects
Kelley Baker Sound Effects
David Boulton Sound Effects
Robert Carr Sound Effects
David A. Cohen Sound Effects
Michael Gandsey Sound Effects
Jean-Charles Levy Producer
Drew Kunin Sound/Sound Designer
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