War & peace / British Broadcasting Corporation ; producer, David Conroy ; dramatist, Jack Pulman ; director, John Davies.
"Television adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's timeless masterpiece of love and loss, focusing on the consequences faced by three Russian families during the Napoleonic Wars." -- Provided by the Publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 1417230126
- ISBN: 9781417230129
- Physical Description: 5 video discs (890 min.) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inch disc.
- Publisher: Port Washington, NY : KOCH Vision : p2007, c1972.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Based on the novel by Leo Tolstoy. Originally broadcast on television in 1972-1973. Contains all 20 episodes from the BBC television mini-series. Special features: Photo gallery; 44-page collectible booklet featuring production notes, episode summaries, character profiles and stunning behind-the-scenes photography. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Disc 1: Name-day ; Sounds of war ; Skirmish at Schöngraben ; A letter and two proposals -- Disc 2: Austerlitz ; Reunions ; New beginnings ; A beautiful tale -- Disc 3: Leave of absence ; Madness ; Men of destiny ; Fortunes of war -- Disc 4: Borodino ; Escape ; Moscow! ; Two meetings -- Disc 5: Of life and death ; The retreat ; The road to life ; An epilogue. |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Film editor, Gordon Clarke ; costume designer, Charles Knode. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Anthony Hopkins, Alan Dobie, Morag Hood, Angela Down, Sylvester Morand, Rupert Davies, Faith Brook, Joanna David, Anthony Jacobs. |
Target Audience Note: | PARENTAL ACCOMPANIMENT - 14A - NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN - VIOLENCE MANITOBA FILM CLASSIFICATION BOARD Not rated. |
System Details Note: | DVD, fullscreen (4:3) presentation; Dolby Digital. |
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | LICENSED FOR HOME USE ONLY |
Awards Note: | BAFTA Awards, 1972: Best Actor (Anthony Hopkins) |
Search for related items by subject
Genre: | Television mini-series. Foreign television programs > Great Britain. Historical television programs. War television programs. Television adaptations. |
Available copies
- 5 of 5 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Lillooet Area Library Association.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 5 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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Lillooet Branch | AV-DVD AF WAR (Text) | 35180000192772 | AV Section | Volume hold | Available | - |