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2 videodiscs (160 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (18 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm)
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Criterion collection #558
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Originally produced in 1999
Disc 1. The film -- Disc 2. The supplements
Dramatization about the creation of The Mikado, exploring the tensions produced by the differences of tempermant and style between Gilbert and Sullivan
Special features: [disc 1] audio commentary by Mike Leigh; theatrical trailer and TV spots [disc 2] conversation between Leigh and musical director Gary Yershon; Leigh's short film A sense of history (1992); deleted scenes; featurette (1999). Essay by Amy Taubin in booklet
Music, Carl Davis, from the works of Arthur Sullivan ; songs, Arthur Sullivan and W.S. Gilbert ; cinematography, Dick Pope ; editor, Robin Sales
Jim Broadbent, Allan Corduner, Timothy Spall, Lesley Manville, Ron Cook, Wendy Nottingham, Kevin McKidd, Shirley Henderson, Dorothy Atkinson, Martin Savage, Eleanor David, Alison Steadman
DVD; NTSC, region 1; 16:9 aspect ratio; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround
In English with optional English SDH subtitles
Academy Awards, 2000: Best costume design; Best make-up