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Brazil [videorecording] / Embassy Pictures ; produced by Arnon Milchan ; co-producer, Patrick Casavetti ; directed by Terry Gilliam ; screenplay, Terry Gilliam, Tom Stoppard, Charles McKeown.

De Niro, Robert, (actor.). Gilliam, Terry, (film director,, screenwriter.). Greist, Kim, (actor.). Helmond, Katherine, (actor.). Holm, Ian, 1931-2020 (actor.). Hoskins, Bob, (actor.). Kamen, Michael, (composer.). McKeown, Charles, (screenwriter.). Milchan, Arnon, 1944- (film producer.). Palin, Michael, (actor.). Pratt, Roger, (cinematographer.). Pryce, Jonathan, (actor.). Stoppard, Tom, (screenwriter.). Criterion Collection (Firm) (Added Author). Embassy International Pictures. (Added Author). Universal Pictures (Firm) (Added Author). Jonathan Pryce, Robert De Niro, Katherine Helmond, Michael Palin, Ian Holm, Bob Hoskins, Kim Griest. (Cast).

Summary:

A surrealistic view of a "perfect" future where technology reigns supreme and everyone is monitored by a secret government agency.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0780022181
  • ISBN: 9780780022188
  • Physical Description: 3 videodiscs (266 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Widescreen; Special edition
  • Publisher: [Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, [1999]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Disc 1 features include director commentary and scene access, disc 2 contains the production notebook, "What is Brazil?", "The battle of Brazil", theatrical trailer and more; disc 3 contains the "Love conquers all" version.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1985.
Formatted Contents Note:
Disc 1. Brazil: The final cut -- Disc 2. Brazil: The production notebook -- Disc 3. Brazil: The "Love conquers all" studio cut version.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Roger Pratt; production design, Norman Garwood; editor, Julian Doyle; music, Michael Kamen.
Participant or Performer Note:
Jonathan Pryce, Robert De Niro, Katherine Helmond, Michael Palin, Ian Holm, Bob Hoskins, Kim Griest.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: R.
System Details Note:
DVDs, wide screen (1.85:1), Dolby digital surround and stereo.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:
For private home use only.
Language Note:
In English with English SDH subtitles.

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Madison Main Library R 3-DVD BRA (Text) 30229101066701 Adult Video Fiction Available -
Dunn Public Library DVD F Bra 119 B Disc 1 (Text) 33436001490645 Adult Video Available -
Jackson County Public Library DVD BRAZIL (Text) 39493107711485 Adult Video Checked out 08/11/2026
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