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The Box [video recording (DVD)] / Warner Bros. Pictures presents in association with Radar Pictures and Media Rights Capital, a Darko Entertainment production, a Richard Kelly film ; produced by Sean McKittrick, Richard Kelly and Dan Lin ; written for the screen and directed by Richard Kelly.

Summary:

Norma and Arthur Lewis are a suburban couple with a young child. After Arthur losses his job, they receive a simple wooden box as a gift, which bears fatal and irrevocable consequences. Arlington Steward is a mysterious stranger who delivers the message that the box promises to bestow upon its owner $1 million with the press of a button. But, by pressing this button it will simultaneously cause the death of another person somewhere in the world, someone they don't know. With 24 hours to decide, Norma and Arthur find themselves in the cross-hairs of a startling moral dilemma and must face the true nature of their humanity.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 video disc (116 min.) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inch disc.
  • Edition: Wide screen version.
  • Publisher: Burbank, CA : Distributed by Warner Home Video, p2010, c2009.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Title from container.
Based upon the short story "Button, button" by Richard Matheson.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2009.
local
Restrictions on Access Note:
LICENSED FOR HOME USE ONLY
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Steven Poster ; editor, Sam Bauer ; costume designer, April Ferry ; casting, Mary Vernieu, Venus Kanani ; music, Win Butler, Régine Chassagne, Owen Pallett.
Participant or Performer Note:
CAST : Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Frank Langella, James Rebhorn, Holmes Osborne.
Target Audience Note:
PARENTAL GUIDANCE - NOT RECOMMENDED FOR YOUNG CHILDREN - DISTURBING CONTENT
System Details Note:
DVD, region 1, wide screen presentation; Dolby Digital.
Language Note:
English, Spanish or French dialogue; with optional English, Spanish or French subtitles; with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired (SDH).
Subject: Ethics > United States > Drama.
Married people > Conduct of life > Drama.
Wooden boxes > United States > Drama.
Dilemma > United States > Drama.
DVD 4544
Genre: Science fiction films.

Available copies

  • 1 of 2 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
  • 0 of 1 copy available at Creston Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Holdable? Status Due Date
Creston Public Library DVD BOX (Text)
Acquisition Type: Donated
35140001080319 Fiction Videos Not holdable Lost 2018-06-14


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