Brassed Off [videorecording]
200709UU
DVDs and BluRay
Total copies: 1
The lives and loves of a brass band caught up in the coal mine closures of the 1980s. When government cutbacks threaten a century-old Yorkshire mine, the brass band consisting of the miners and their families struggles to keep it together in the face of economic repression and emotional turmoil. The charming comedic drama stars Ewan McGregor, Pete Postlethwaite, and Tara Fitzgerald.Review: "...BRASSED OFF rings loud and clear....The music itself is surprisingly rousing and emotional..." (Sight and Sound 1996-11-01 00:00:00). "...A shining ensemble cast that hits all the right notes..." -- 3 out of 4 stars (USA Today 1997-05-23 00:00:00). "There's a lot to enjoy in BRASSED OFF....[Fitzgerald] proves once again a striking screen presence and Postlethwaite brings natural dignity to the part..." (Variety 1996-10-28 00:00:00).
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Imprint:
[distributor] Spirit Entertainment, 2007.
Collation:
(103 min) : Dolby Digital.
Notes:
1 DVD video.RetailOriginally released: 1996
Credits:
Editor, Michael Ellis ; Director of Photography, Andy Collins ; Composer, Trevor Jones ; Producers, Steve Abbott, Olivia Stewart ; Director, Mark Herman ; Production Designer, Don Taylor ; Costume Designer, Amy Roberts ; Screenwriter, Mark Herman.
Performers:
Cast, Pete Postlethwaite, Ewan McGregor, Tara Fitzgerald, Stephen Tompkinson, Jim Carter, Philip Jackson, Stephen Moore, Ronnie Stevens, Sally Ann Matthews, Melanie Hill, Sue Johnston, Jim Carter, Peter Gunn, Ken Kitson, Olga Grahame, Ronnie Stevens, Peter Martin, Kenneth Colley, Lill Roughley, Sally Adams, Tubby Andrews, Kriss Dosanjh, Adam Fogerty, Toni Garlacki, Mary Healey, Adrian Hood, Sky Ingram, Vanessa Know-Mawer, Luke McGann, Jacqueline Naylor, Bob Rodgers, Max Smith, Christopher Tetlow, Peter Wallis, Bernard Wrigley.
Audience:
(15): Suitable for 15 years and over.
Contents:
Interactive menu
Language:
English
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BRN:
190254