Title:
The butler / directed by Lee Daniels ; written by Danny Strong ; produced by Pamela Oas Williams ; produced by Laura Ziskin ; produced by Lee Daniels ; produced by Buddy Patrick ; produced by Cassian Elwes ; executive producers, Michael Finley, Sheila C. Johnson, Brett Johnson ; executive producers, Matthew Salloway, Earl W. Stafford, Danny Strong ; executive producers, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein ; executive producers, Len Blavatinik, Aviv Giladi, Vince Holden ; executive producers, James T. Bruce IV, R. Bryan Wright, Liz Destro, Jordan Kessler ; executive producers, Hilary Shor and Adam Merims ; the Weinstein Company presents a Lee Daniels film ; a Laura Ziskin production in association with Windy Hill Pictures, Follow Through Productions, Salamander Pictures and Pam Williams Productions.
ISBN:
9786315195877
Uniform Title:
Lee Daniels’ The butler
Publication Information:
Beverly Hills, California : Anchor Bay Entertainment, 2014.
©2013
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (132 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Based on the novel by Wil Haygood.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2013.
Special features: Lee Daniels' The Butler: An American Story; the original freedom riders; deleted scenes; music video "You and I ain't nothin' no more" performed by Gladys Knight and Lenny Kravitz; gag reel.
Special features and enhancements may vary by copy.
Inspired by the article "A butler well served by this election" and the book "The butler: a witness to history", both by Wil Haygood.
DVD; region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) aspect ratio, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound (English, French or Spanish), dual layer, NTSC.
Summary:
"Inspired by a true story about Cecil Gaines, a devoted husband, father, and White House butler who served eight Presidential administrations during the turbulent politics and civil rights battles of twentieth century America." -- Container.
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Electronic Access:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1327773/
Language Note:
In English, French or Spanish dialogue; with optional Spanish subtitles. English subtitles (SDH) available for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Audience:
MPAA rating: PG-13, for some violence and disturbing images, language, sexual material, thematic elements and smoking.
Performer:
Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey, John Cusack, Jane Fonda, Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard, Lenny Kravitz, James Marsden, David Oyelowo, Alex Pettyfer, Vanessa Redgrave, Alan Rickman, Liev Schreiber, Robin Williams, Yaya Alafia, Aml Ameen, David Banner, Michael Rainey Jr., LaJessie Smith, John P. Fertitta, Jim Gleason, Isaac White, Joe Chrest, Colman Domingo, Nelsan Ellis, Nealla Gordon, Elijah Kelley, Minka Kelly, Adriane Lenox, Mo McRae, Pernell Walker, Jesse Williams, Clarence Williams III.
Production Credits:
Director of photography, Andrew Dunn ; production designer, Tim Galvin ; edited by Joe Klotz ; costume designer, Ruth E. Carter ; music by Rodrigo Leão.
Accessibility Note:
English subtitles (SDH) available for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
OCLC Number:
ocn864830260
Availability:
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