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©2006
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2 videodiscs (approximately 132 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
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Based on the graphic novel illustrated by David Lloyd and published by Vertigo/DC Comics
disc 1. Feature film ; Special features -- disc 2. Special features
Set against the futuristic landscape of totalitarian Britain, the story of a young working-class woman, Evey, who is rescued from a life-and-death situation by a masked man known only as 'V.' Incomparably charismatic and ferociously skilled in the art of combat and deception, 'V' ignites a revolution when he urges his fellow citizens to rise up against tyranny and oppression. As Evey uncovers the truth about 'V's' mysterious background, she also discovers the truth about herself. She becomes his ally in his plan to bring freedom and justice to a cruel and corrupt society
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2005
Special features include: Disc 1. Freedom! Forever! making V for Vendetta. Disc 2. Designing the near future; Remember, remember: Guy Fawkes and the gunpowder plot; England prevails: V for Vendetta and the new wave in comics; Cat power montage; theatrical trailer
Director of photography, Adrian Biddle ; production designer, Owen Paterson ; editor, Martin Walsh ; costume designer, Sammy Sheldon ; visual effects supervisor, Dan Glass ; music by Dario Marianelli ; executive producer, Benjamin Waisbren
Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, Stephen Rea, Stephen Fry, John Hurt, Tim Pigott-Smith, Rupert Graves, Roger Allam, Ben Miles, Sinéad Cusack, Natasha Wightman, John Standing, Eddie Marsan
MPAA rating: R; for strong violence and some language
DVD; region 1, NTSC; widescreen (2.40:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround
Closed captioned
In English or dubbed French (Québec) dialogue, with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles