The Aviator [videorecording] / Warner Bros. Pictures and Miramax Films presents in association with Initial Entertainment Group a Forward Pass, Appian Way, IMF production ; produced by Sandy Climan, Charles Evans, Jr., Graham King, Michael Mann ; written by John Logan ; directed by Martin Scorsese.

Alda, Alan, 1936- (actor.). Baldwin, Alec, 1958- (actor.). Beckinsale, Kate, (actor.). Blanchett, Cate, 1969- (actor.). DiCaprio, Leonardo, (actor.). Law, Jude, 1972- (actor.). Logan, John, 1961- (screenwriter.). Reilly, John C., 1965- (actor.). Scorsese, Martin, (film director.). Appian Way (Firm) (Added Author). Forward Pass Productions. (Added Author). IMF Productions (Firm) (Added Author). Initial Entertainment Group. (Added Author). Miramax Films. (Added Author). Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- ) (Added Author). Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, John C. Reilly, Alec Baldwin, Alan Alda, Jude Law. (Cast).

Summary:

Follows the life of Howard Hughes as the twentysomething millionaire, having already made a fortune improving the design of oil-drilling bits, who comes to Hollywood with an interest in getting into the picture business. It doesn't take long for Hughes to jump from producer to director of his first major film project, a World War I air epic. The film was a massive hit, and the eccentric inventor became a mogul in Hollywood, making Jean Harlow a star and enjoying a romance with Katharine Hepburn. But Hollywood's old-boy network never fully accepted Hughes, and in time his passion for flying began to reclaim his attentions. In time he began designing new planes, setting air speed records, flying around the world, and risking his life testing aircraft. Hughes also found time to romance Ava Gardner and founded his own airline, Trans-World Airlines. As his ideas became bolder and more eccentric, he gained many powerful enemies.

Record details

ISBN: 0790795248
ISBN: 9780790795249
Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (170 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition: Full screen
Publisher: Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, [2005].
Copyright: ©2005

Content descriptions

General Note:	Special features: Audio commentary by Martin Scorsese; "Howard tells Ava about his car accident" - deleted scene; "Modern marvels: Howard Hughes" a 45-minute documentary by The History Channel; "A life without limits": the making-of 'The aviator' featurette; the role of Howard Hughes in aviation history; an evening with Leonardo DiCaprio and Alan Alda; OCD panel discussion with Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese and Howard Hughes' widow Terry Moore; "The age of glamour" featurette; "The hair and make-up of 'The aviator'" featurette; the visual effects of 'The aviator'; photo gallery.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Director of photography, Robert Richardson ; editor, Thelma Schoonmaker ; music, Howard Shore ; costume designer, Sandy Powell ; production designer, Dante Ferretti ; visual effects supervisor, Rob Legato ; special effects supervisor, R. Bruce Steinheimer.
Participant or Performer Note:	Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, John C. Reilly, Alec Baldwin, Alan Alda, Jude Law.
Target Audience Note:	MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic elements, sexual content, nudity, language and a crash sequence.
System Details Note:	DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 surround, stereo.
Language Note:	English or dubbed French dialogue, English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Awards Note:	Academy Awards, USA, 2005: Oscar - Best Achievement in Art Direction (Dante Ferretti (art director), Francesca Lo Schiavo (set decorator)); Best Achievement in Cinematography (Robert Richardson); Best Achievement in Costume Design (Sandy Powell); Best Achievement in Editing (Thelma Schoonmaker); Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Cate Blanchett).