Catalogue

Record Details

Catalogue Search


Back To Results
Showing Item 2 of 5
Preferred library: Creston Public Library?

The deal Cover Image DVD DVD

The deal

Gould, Elliott. (Added Author). Ryan, Meg. (Added Author). Litinsky, Irene. (Added Author). Macy, William H., 1950- (Added Author). LL Cool J, 1968- (Added Author). Prupas, Michael. (Added Author). Schachter, Steven. (Added Author). Ritter, Jason, 1980- (Added Author). Nakamoto, Keri. (Added Author). Lefcourt, Peter Deal. (Added Author). Muse Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Dog Pond Productions. (Added Author). Berk/Lane Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Sydnyk Works (Firm) (Added Author). William H. Macy, Meg Ryan, LL Cool J, Elliott Gould, Jason Ritter. (Cast).

Summary: A down-and-out film producer agrees to make his nephew's film about the 19th century English statesman Benjamin Disraeli. They can only get financing if he can cast a well-known action star. However, production is halted when the lead actor is kidnapped from the European film set. The producer hatches a scheme with a struggling creative executive to save the star and the movie.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 100 min.) : sd., col. ; 12 cm.
    videodisc
    videorecording
  • Publisher: Canada : Alliance Films, c2007.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Based on the novel by Peter Lefcourt.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2007.
Special features: "Making the Deal" featurette: featuring exclusive interviews with William H. Macy, Meg Ryan, LL Cool J; theatrical trailer.
Creation/Production Credits Note: Director of photography, Paul Sarossy ; editors, Matt Friedman, Susan Maggi ; music, Jeff Beal.
Participant or Performer Note: William H. Macy, Meg Ryan, LL Cool J, Elliott Gould, Jason Ritter.
Target Audience Note:
Rated: R.
System Details Note:
DVD, widescreen (16x9, 1.78:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, 2.0 stereo.
Language Note:
English or French dialogue; optional English or Spanish subtitles.
Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
Subject: Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Feature films
Romantic comedy films
Comedy films
Kidnapping -- Drama
Motion picture actors and actresses -- Drama
Motion picture producers and directors -- Drama
Motion pictures -- Production and direction -- Drama
Disraeli, Benjamin -- Earl of Beaconsfield -- 1804-1881 -- Drama
Lefcourt, Peter -- Film adaptations
Lefcourt, Peter -- Television adaptations

Available copies

  • 4 of 4 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Creston Public Library. (Show preferred library)

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Holdable? Status Due Date
Creston Public Library DVD FIC DEA (Text)
Acquisition Type: Donated
35140001243453 Fiction Videos Volume hold Available -
Greenwood Public Library DVD Fic DEA (Text) 35141000221664 DVDs/Videos Volume hold Available -
Midway Public Library DVD 14+ THE (Text) 35143000230190 Video / Dvd Volume hold Available -
Vanderhoof Public Library ADULT DVD (Text) 35193000344699 Adult - DVD Volume hold Available -

Summary: A down-and-out film producer agrees to make his nephew's film about the 19th century English statesman Benjamin Disraeli. They can only get financing if he can cast a well-known action star. However, production is halted when the lead actor is kidnapped from the European film set. The producer hatches a scheme with a struggling creative executive to save the star and the movie.
Back To Results
Showing Item 2 of 5
Preferred library: Creston Public Library?

Additional Resources