DVD
A star is born [videorecording] / Warner Bros. Pictures ; First Artists presents ; a Barwood/Jon Peters production ; screenplay by John Gregory Dunne & Joan Didion and Frank Pierson ; produced by Jon Peters ; directed by Frank Pierson ; executive producer, Barbra Streisand.
Rock star John Norman Howard has noticed that his career has begun to decline. Too many years of concerts, bad managers and life on the road have made him cynical. Then he meets the innocent, pure and very talented singer Esther Hoffman. John shows Esther the way to stardom while forsaking his own career. As they fall in love, her success only makes his decline even more apparent.
Record details
- ISBN: 0790792338
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (140 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen.
- Publisher: Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, [2005]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally released as a motion picture in 1976. The third adaptation of one of the screen's classic love stories (previously filmed in 1937 and 1954) Based on a story by William Wellman and Robert Carson. Special features: Commentary by Barbra Streisand; Wardrobe tests with commentary by Barbra Streisand; Additional scenes with optional commentary by Barbra Streisand; Theatrical trailers. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Robert Surtees ; production designer, Polly Platt ; film editor, Peter Zinner ; music by Roger Kellaway. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson, Gary Busey, Oliver Clark, Venetta Fields, Clydie King, Marta Heflin, M.G. Kelly, Sally Kirkland, Joanne Linville, Uncle Rudy, Paul Mazursky. |
| Target Audience Note: | Not rated by BC Film Classification; rated R in the US. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, region 1, widescreen (matted, enhanced) presentation, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital mono, dual-layer. |
| Language Note: | Dialogue in English (Dolby surround 5.1) with optional French (Dolby mono.) soundtrack; optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Awards Note: | 1976 Academy Award for Best Original Song: Evergreen. 1976 winner of 5 Golden Globe Awards, including Best Picture, Actress and Actor (Musical/Comedy), Best Original Song. |
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| Genre: | Musical films. Feature films. Show business films. Romance films. Film remakes. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort St. John Public Library | DVD FF STA (1976) (Text) | 35211000500647 | DVDs | Volume hold | Available | - |
| 100 Mile House Branch | STA (Text) | 33923005940857 | Digital Video Disc | Volume hold | Available | - |
| McBride | DVD Moive (Text) | 35191000316717 | DVD | Volume hold | Available | - |
Summary:
Rock star John Norman Howard has noticed that his career has begun to decline. Too many years of concerts, bad managers and life on the road have made him cynical. Then he meets the innocent, pure and very talented singer Esther Hoffman. John shows Esther the way to stardom while forsaking his own career. As they fall in love, her success only makes his decline even more apparent.
