The Truman show [videorecording] / Paramount Pictures presents ; a Scott Rudin production ; executive producer, Lynn Pleshette ; produced by Scott Rudin, Andrew Niccol, Edward S. Feldman, Adam Schroeder ; written by Andrew Niccol ; directed by Peter Weir.
[An insurance salesman, Truman Burbank,] "is about to discover just how abnormal his seemingly 'normal' life is. What he doesn't realize -- just yet -- is that his whole life is a reality TV show, televised and broadcast for the world to see!" -- Container.
Record details
- ISBN: 1415713138
- ISBN: 9781415713136
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (102 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen; Special edition
- Publisher: Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount, 2006.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Originally issued as a motion picture in 1998.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Special features: "How's it going to end? The making of the Truman show" [2 part documentary] (42 min.); "Faux finishing, the visual effects of the Truman show" (14 min.); deleted/extended scenes (13 min.); photo gallery; theatrical trailers (5 min.); TV spots (1 min.).
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Peter Biziou ; production designer, Dennis Gassner ; editors, William Anderson, Lee Smith ; music, Burkhard Dallwitz ; costume designer, Marilyn Matthews ; casting by Howard Feuer ; visual effects supervisor, Michael J. McAlister.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich, Natascha McElhone, Holland Taylor, Ed Harris, Brian Delate.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: PG for thematic elements and mild language.
- System Details Note:
- DVD, NTSC, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0 or 5.1 surround.
- Language Note:
- In English (2.0 or 5.1 surround) ; optional dubbed French language audio track (2.0 surround) ; optional subtitles in English or Spanish ; closed-captioned.
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Available copies
- 15 of 17 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 1 current hold with 17 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | DVD TRU (Text) | 37810435066328 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library | DVD TRUMAN (Text) | 39493107786701 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Broadway Branch | DVD TRUMAN #8431 (Text) | 33262003239065 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Columbus Library | DVD COMEDY TRU (Text) | 31250200050907 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Dunn Public Library | DVD F Tru 224 D (Text) | 33436001522975 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Forsyth Central | DVD DRAMA RATING PG (Text) | 0112517575133 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Harnett County Main Library | DVD F Tru 403N (Text) | 33630004756446 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Haywood County Main Library | DVD T (Text) | 33115007647479 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Jackson County Public Library | DVD TRUMAN (Text) | 39493107634513 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| King Public Library | DVD (Text) | 30094100367470 | Adult Video Fiction | On holds shelf | - |
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[An insurance salesman, Truman Burbank,] "is about to discover just how abnormal his seemingly 'normal' life is. What he doesn't realize -- just yet -- is that his whole life is a reality TV show, televised and broadcast for the world to see!" -- Container.
