Bridge on the River Kwai [videorecording] / Columbia Pictures ; produced by Sam Spiegel ; written by Carl Foreman ; directed by David Lean.
British soldiers are forced by the Japanese to build a strategic railroad bridge. Meanwhile, the British High Command has instructed a commando team to destroy the bridge.
Record details
- ISBN: 0767853547
- ISBN: 9780767853545
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (162 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen
- Publisher: Burbank, Calif. : Columbia Tristar Home Video, [2000]
- Copyright: ©1957
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Based on the novel Le pont de la rivière Kwaï by Pierre Boulle.Features: interactive and animated menus, scene selections with motion, theatrical trailers, and talent files.Originally released as a motion picture in 1957.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Jack Hildyard ; editor, Peter Taylor ; music, Malcolm Arnold.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Sessue Hayakawa, James Donald, Geoffrey Horne, Ann Sears.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: PG.
- System Details Note:
- DVD ; NTSC ; Region 1 ; Widescreen (2.55:1) ; 5.1 Dolby digital (English), Dolby surround 2-channel (French, Spanish, Portuguese).
- Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:
- For private home use only.
- Language Note:
- Closed-captioned; in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish with optional English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean and Thai subtitles.
- Awards Note:
- Academy Awards: Best Picture ; Best Screenplay, Carl Foreman (credited as Michael Wilson) ; Best Director, David Lean ; Best Cinematography, Jack Hildyard ; Best Score, Malcolm Arnold ; Best Actor, Alec Guinness
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Available copies
- 5 of 5 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 5 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Main Library | PG 1-DVD BRI (Text) | 30229100907046 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Edneyville Branch | 791.43 B / Feature (Text) | 33258008579315 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Manteo Library | DVD F BRI (Text) | 39488301012177 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Richard H. Thornton Main Library | DVD FIC BRIDGE (Text) | 42756202296619 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Spindale Public Library | DVD Bri (Text) | 30134100387464 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
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