Gangs of New York [dvd videorecording]

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Title:

Gangs of New York [dvd videorecording]

Author:

Scorsese, Martin.

Edition:

Widescreen.

Physical Description:

2 videodiscs (approximately 167 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Series:

Miramax award-winning collection.

General Note:

Originally released as a motion picture in 2002.

Special features: costume design featurette; set design featurette; history of the five points featurette; exploring the sets of Gangs of New York with multiple angles utilizing 360 degree shots of the sets; U2 music video The hands that built America; Dsicovery Channel special "Uncovering the real Gangs of New York"; The five points study guide: Luc Sante introduction and five points vocabulary; feature commentary with Martin Scorsese; theatreal trailer; teaser trailer.

Contents:

[disc 1]. Feature -- [disc 2]. Bonus material.

Abstract:

Set in New York City just prior to the Civil War, a man seeks to avenge the death of his father and gets caught in the middle of the powerful and corrupt political machines of Manhattan.

Reading Level:

MPAA rating: R; for intense strong violence, sexuality/nudity and language.

Subject Term:

Revenge -- Drama -- DVDs.

Draft Riot, New York, N.Y., 1863 -- Drama -- DVDs.

Immigrants -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama -- DVDs.

Gangs -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama -- DVDs.

Irish Americans -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama -- DVDs.

Immigrants -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Drama -- DVDs.

Crime -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama -- DVDs.

Geographic Term:

New York (N.Y.) -- History -- 19th century -- Drama -- DVDs.