A beautiful mind [videorecording] / Universal Pictures, Dreamworks Pictures, Imagine Entertainment present a Brian Grazer production ; producer, Brian Grazer ; screenplay, Akiva Goldsman ; director, Ron Howard.
Dramatic biography of John Nash, a mathematical genius, who made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self-discovery. After many years of struggle, he eventually triumphed over his schizophrenia, and finally, late in life, received the Nobel Prize.
Record details
- ISBN: 0783271751
- ISBN: 9780783271750
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (135 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Full screen.
- Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal, [2002]
- Copyright: ©2002
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Based on the novel by Sylvia Nasar.Special features: Disc 1 - feature film; deleted scenes - with optional director's commentary ; Disc 2 - A Beautiful Partnership: Ron Howard and Brian Grazer; development of the screenplay; meeting John Nash - The Nash Theory of Equilibrium; "Accepting the Nobel Prize in Economics"; "The Process of Age Progression"; storyboards to final feature comparison; creation of special effects; scoring the film; inside A Beautiful Mind; Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay; A Beautiful Mind soundtrack.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Roger Deakins ; art director, Robert Guerra ; editors, Mike Hill, Dan Hanley ; music composer, James Horner ; costume designer, Rita Ryack ; production designer, Wynn Thomas.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany, Adam Goldberg, Judd Hirsch, Josh Lucas, Anthony Rapp, Christopher Plummer.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: PG-13.
- System Details Note:
- DVD; full screen; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0 surround.
- Language Note:
- English or French dialogue; Spanish subtitles; English captions.
- Awards Note:
- Academy Award, 2002: Best Picture (Brian Grazer, Ron Howard); Best Director (Ron Howard); Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Jennifer Connelly); Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published (Akiva Goldsman)
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- 27 of 29 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Old Fort Branch Library | DVD BEA (Text) | 37810435507669 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library | DVD BEAUTIFUL (Text) | 39493106152897 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Alleghany Public Library | DVD (Text) | 30664100274916 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Barco Library | DVD F BEA (Text) | 39488200466532 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Bath Community Library | DVD BATH (Text) | 38344101436788 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | DVD B (Text) | 31781067290278 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Camden County Library | DVD F BEA (Text) | 39488900171010 | Adult Video | Checked out | 08/22/2026 |
| Corolla Library | DVD F BEA (Text) | 39488600066502 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Cumberland Headquarters | DVD B (Text) | 31781064290503 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Denton Public Library | DVD F PG-13 #115 (Text) | 25908005672378 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
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Dramatic biography of John Nash, a mathematical genius, who made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self-discovery. After many years of struggle, he eventually triumphed over his schizophrenia, and finally, late in life, received the Nobel Prize.
