Argo ; The town
(Blu-ray)
Contributors
Affleck, Ben, 1972- film director,
Heslov, Grant, 1963- film producer.
Clooney, George, film producer.
King, Graham, 1961- film producer.
Iwanyk, Basil, film producer.
Heslov, Grant, 1963- film producer.
Clooney, George, film producer.
King, Graham, 1961- film producer.
Iwanyk, Basil, film producer.
Published
Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, [2013].
Status
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Batavia Public Library District - Adult AV | Blu-ray DVD ARG | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Action and adventure films.
Americans -- Iran -- Drama.
Bank robberies -- Drama.
Bearman, Joshuah -- Film adaptations.
Brigands and robbers -- Drama.
Charlestown (Boston, Mass.) -- Drama.
Crime films.
Drama.
Feature films.
Film adaptations.
Hogan, Chuck -- Film adaptations.
Intelligence officers -- United States -- Drama.
Iran Hostage Crisis, 1979-1981 -- Drama.
Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
Mendez, Antonio J. -- Drama.
Mendez, Antonio J. -- Film adaptations.
Terrorism -- Iran -- Drama.
United States. -- Central Intelligence Agency -- Drama.
Video recordings.
Americans -- Iran -- Drama.
Bank robberies -- Drama.
Bearman, Joshuah -- Film adaptations.
Brigands and robbers -- Drama.
Charlestown (Boston, Mass.) -- Drama.
Crime films.
Drama.
Feature films.
Film adaptations.
Hogan, Chuck -- Film adaptations.
Intelligence officers -- United States -- Drama.
Iran Hostage Crisis, 1979-1981 -- Drama.
Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
Mendez, Antonio J. -- Drama.
Mendez, Antonio J. -- Film adaptations.
Terrorism -- Iran -- Drama.
United States. -- Central Intelligence Agency -- Drama.
Video recordings.
More Details
Published
Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, [2013].
Format
Blu-ray
Physical Desc
2 Blu-ray discs (245 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
883929388844
Notes
General Note
Argo: Based on a selection from The master of disguise by Antonio J. Mendez, and the Wired magazine article "The great escape" by Joshuah Bearman.
General Note
The town: Based on the novel Prince of thieves by Chuck Hogan.
General Note
Argo special features: Feature length picture-in-picture: eyewitness account; Commentary; Rescued from Tehran: we were there; Argo: absolute authenticity; Argo: the CIA and Hollywood connection; Escape from Iran: the Hollywood option.
General Note
The town special features: Theatrical feature film and extended cut (153 min.); Ben's Boston with six focus points: The cathedral of Boston, Pulling off the perfect heist, The town, The real people of The town, Nuns with guns: filming in the north end, Ben Affleck: director and actor; Director's commentary on both versions of the film.
Creation/Production Credits
Argo: Warner Bros. Pictures presents in association with GK Films ; a Smokehouse Pictures production ; produced by Grant Heslov, Ben Affleck, George Clooney ; screenplay by Chris Terrio ; directed by Ben Affleck ; director of photography, Rodrigo Prieto ; editor, William Goldenberg ; music composed by Alexandre Desplat.
Creation/Production Credits
The town: Warner Bros. Pictures presents in association with Legendary Pictures ; a GK Films and Thunder Road Film production ; produced by Graham King, Basil Iwanyk ; screenplay by Peter Craig, Ben Affleck, Aaron Stockard ; directed by Ben Affleck ; director of photography, Robert Elswit ; editor, Dylan Tichenor ; music composed by Harry Gregson-Williams and David Buckley.
Participants/Performers
Argo: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman.
Participants/Performers
The town: Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall, Jon Hamm, Jeremy Renner, Blake Lively, Titus Welliver, Pete Postlethwaite, Chris Cooper.
Description
Argo (2012, 120 min.): Based on the true-life heroics of CIA agent Tony Mendez and his efforts to rescue six American diplomats from Iran during the revolution and hostage crisis. Disguised as a film crew, they must hide in plain sight to make their escape.
Description
Town (2010, 125 min.): A longtime thief simultaneously plans his biggest score and exit from the life while dodging the FBI looking to take him and his crew down.
Target Audience
Argo: rated R; for language and some violent images ; The town: rated R; for strong violence, pervasive language, some sexuality, drug use.
System Details
Blu-ray, 1080p High Definition widescreen (16x9 ; 2.4:1); DTS-HD Master Audio English 5.1; requires Blu-ray player.
Language
In English, (dubbed) French or (dubbed) Spanish; optional subtitles in French or Spanish; English subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
Awards
Argo: Academy Awards, 2013: Best achievement in editing; Best motion picture; Best writing, screenplay based on material previously produced or published.
Local note
BLU-RAY
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Affleck, B., Heslov, G., Clooney, G., King, G., Iwanyk, B., Terrio, C., Craig, P., Stockard, A., Cranston, B., Arkin, A., Goodman, J., Hall, R., Hamm, J., Renner, J., Lively, B., Welliver, T., Postlethwaite, P., Cooper, C., Prieto, R., Elswit, R., Goldenberg, W., Tichenor, D., Desplat, A., Gregson-Williams, H., Buckley, D., Mendez, A. J., Bearman, J., & Hogan, C. (2013). Argo: The town ([Blu-ray edition] ; widescreen.). Warner Home Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ben Affleck et al.. 2013. Argo: The Town. Warner Home Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ben Affleck et al.. Argo: The Town Warner Home Video, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Affleck, Ben, et al. Argo: The Town [Blu-ray edition] ; widescreen., Warner Home Video, 2013.
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