Sense and Sensibility

Director: Ang Lee Ang Lee

Overview

"Kate Winslet and Emma Thompson star in Ang Lee's acclaimed adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved novel, arriving on DVD from Columbia/TriStar Home Video. Presented in the original 1.85:1 widescreen theatrical aspect ratio (enhanced for 16 x 9 TVs) and featuring closed-captioned English Dolby Digital 5.1 and Stereo soundtracks, this release also offers additional Spanish and Portuguese Dolby Digital Stereo tracks in addition to optional English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, and Thai subtitles. Extra features include a director's audio commentary track with Lee and co-producer James Schamus, an additional commentary track from Emma Thompson and producer Lindsay Doran, Emma Thompson's Golden Globe acceptance speech, deleted scenes, a theatrical trailer, and production notes."

Product Details

Release Date:	08/24/1999
UPC:	0043396115996
Original Release:	1995
Rating:	PG
Source:	SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMT
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Language:	English
Time:	2:16:00
Sales rank:	1,021

Special Features

Deluxe widescreen presentation; Emma Thompson and producer Lindsay Doran's audio commentary; Director Ang Lee and co-producer James Schamus' audio commentary; Emma Thompson's Golden Globe acceptance speech; Deleted scenes; Interactive menus; Languages: English two-channel [Dolby Surround], English 5.0 [Dolby Digital], Spanish, Portuguese; Subtitles: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Thai; Original theatrical trailer; Bonus trailers; Production notes; Scene selections

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Emma Thompson	Elinor Dashwood
Kate Winslet	Marianne Dashwood
Hugh Grant	Edward Ferrars
Alan Rickman	Col. Brandon
James Fleet	John Dashwood
Harriet Walter	Fanny Dashwood
Gemma Jones	Mrs. Dashwood
Elizabeth Spriggs	Mrs. Jennings
Greg Wise	John Willoughby
Emilie Francois	Margaret Dashwood
Imogen Stubbs	Lucy Steele
Robert Hardy	Sir John Middleton
Imelda Staunton	Charlotte Palmer
Hugh Laurie	Mr. Palmer
Richard Lumsden	Robert Ferrars
Tom Wilkinson	Mr. Dashwood
Lone Vidahl	Miss Grey
Ian Brimble	Thomas
Isabelle Amyes	Betsy
Oliver Ford Davies	Doctor Harris
Eleanor McCready	Mrs. Bunting
Allan Mitchell	Pigeon
Alexander John	Curate
Josephine Gradwell	Maid to Mrs. Jennings
Emilie François	Actor
Lone Madsen	Miss Grey
Kenneth Caravan	Socialite
Chris Trott	Child Carriage Chaser
Patrick Doyle	Composer

Technical Credits

Emma Thompson

Jane Austen

Ang Lee	Director
Emma Thompson	Screenwriter
Sydney Pollack	Executive Producer
Lindsay Doran	Producer
Randall Balsmeyer	Special Effects
Ricky Farns	Special Effects
Nick Wilkinson	Stunts
Jeff Clifford	Special Effects
Jane Austen	Screenwriter
Michelle Guish	Casting
Tony Dawe	Sound/Sound Designer

Editorial Reviews

An exquisitely detailed rendering of the acclaimed Jane Austen novel, and superbly adapted by Oscar-winning actress and star Emma Thompson (who scored an Oscar on her first try as a screenwriter), this look at social mores in 19th-century England actually seems more contemporary than many films of its ilk. Perfectly cast right down the line, the film benefits from clear, straightforward storytelling and the keen eye of director Ang Lee, whose past efforts, while set in different eras, show him to be immediately worthy of creating such a rich piece of work. Of all the faithful adaptations of Austen's sometimes fanciful books, this one seems to be the most accessible, especially on an emotional level, as it deals with humor and heartbreak with assurance and understanding. Best of all, the film breaks free of the stagnant characteristics that so many associate with period films. Sense and Sensibility enjoyed great success in its release, mostly because of its timeless ability to tap into the sympathies of modern audiences without insulting their intelligence or cheapening a great story for mass consumption.