Title:
It's a mad, mad, mad, mad world / Stanley Kramer presents a United Artists release ; story and screenplay by William & Tania Rose ; produced and directed by Stanley Kramer.
ISBN:
9780792859130
Publication Information:
Santa Monica, CA : MGM Home Entertainment, [2003]
©2003
Physical Description:
1 or 3 videodiscs (approximately 161 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Widescreen format (aspect ratio: 2.55:1). Aspect ratio may vary by copy.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1963.
Language options, special features and enhancements may vary by copy.
Some copies may contain two bonus DVDs and include the following special features: Restored 4K digital film transfer of the general release version; new high-definition digital transfer of the 197 minute extended version; new audio commentaries; new documentary on the films visual and sound effects; interviews; excerpts from a 1974 talk show hosted by director Stanely Kramer and others; excepts about the influence of the film; two-part 1963 episode of the TV program Telescope; the last 70mm film festival; selection of humorist and voice-over artist Stan Freberg's original TV and radio ads for the film; trailers and radio spots.
DVD format.
Awards Note:
Academy Award, 1964: Best Effects, Sound Effects (Walter Elliott)
Summary:
When a goofy assortment of motorists unexpectedly learn the whereabouts of a stolen fortune, they speed off on a side-splitting, car-bashing race for the loot.
Geographic Term:
Language Note:
English: 5.1 surround ; French 5.1 surround ; English, French & Spanish language subtitles ; closed-captioned for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Audience:
MPAA rating: G.
Performer:
Spencer Tracy, Milton Berle, Sid Caesar, Buddy Hackett, Ethel Merman, Mickey Rooney, Dick Shawn, Phil Silvers, Terry-Thomas, Jonathan Winters.
Production Credits:
Director of photography, Ernest Laszlo ; editors, Gene Fowler, Jr., Robert C. Jones, Frederic Knudtson ; music, Ernest Gold.
OCLC Number:
ocm53317733
Availability:
Lakeville - Heritage~1
Apple Valley - Galaxie~1
Rosemount - Robert Trail~1
