Troy [dvd videorecording]

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Title:

Troy [dvd videorecording]

Author:

Petersen, Wolfgang.

ISBN:

9781419893254

9780790782997

Edition:

Widescreen format.

Publication Information:

Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, c2004.

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (162 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

General Note:

Originally released as a motion picture in 2004.

Based on The Iliad by Homer.

Contents:

Special features: Disc 1. Widescreen version in "letterbox" format -- Feature film -- Language: English Dolby surround 5.1 ; French (dubbed in Quebec) Dolby surround 5.1 -- Subtitles: English, French, Spanish. Disc 2. Bonus materials. In the thick of the battle (analyzes the film's thrilling action sequences) -- From ruins to reality (explores the history behind the production design) -- Troy: An effects odyssey (reveals the secrets behind the miraculous special effects) -- Gallery of the gods: 3D animated guide to Greek myths -- Theatrical trailer.

Abstract:

In 1193 B.C., Prince Paris, the son of the King of Troy falls in love with Helen, the wife of the king of Sparta, and convinces her to follow him away from her husband, Menelaus, the result is an epic war. The Greeks sail to Troy and lay siege. Achilles, the greatest warrior in all the world, is called in to fight against Troy and give Greece the upper hand. Hector, the eldest son of Priam, King of Troy, and the greatest Trojan warrior embodies the hopes of the people of his city.

Reading Level:

MPAA rating: R [for graphic violence and some sexuality/nudity].

Personal Subject:

Homer-Film and video adaptations-DVDs.

Subject Term:

Helen of Troy (Greek mythology) -- Drama -- DVDs.

Achilles (Greek mythology) -- Drama -- DVDs.

Trojan War -- Drama -- DVDs.

Geographic Term:

Troy (Extinct city) -- Drama -- DVDs.

Added Author:

Petersen, Wolfgang.