News of the world / Universal Pictures presents a Playton/Pretty Pictures production ; produced by Gary Goetzman, Gail Mutrux, Gregory Goodman ; screenplay by Paul Greengrass and Luke Davies ; directed by Paul Greengrass.
Five years after the Civil War, Captain Kidd moves from town to town as a storyteller. In Texas, he crosses paths with Johanna, a ten-year-old taken in by the Kiowa people six years earlier. She is being returned to her biological aunt and uncle against her will. Kidd agrees to deliver the child where the law says she belongs. As they travel hundreds of miles, the two will face tremendous challenges of both human and natural forces as they search for a place that either can call home.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (118 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Blu-ray edition.
- Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal, [2021]
Content descriptions
General Note: | Title from container. Based upon the novel by Paulette Jiles. Originally released as a motion picture in 2020. Widescreen (2.39:1) Special features: Deleted scenes ; Partners: Tom Hanks & Helena Zengel ; Western action ; Paul Greengrass makes News of the World ; The Kiowa ; Feature commentary with co-writer/director Paul Greengrass. |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Music by James Newton Howard ; editor, William Goldenberg ; director of photography, Dariusz Wolski. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel. |
Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG-13; for violence, disturbing images, thematic material and some language. |
System Details Note: | Blu-ray; requires Blu-ray player. |
Language Note: | In English, French, or Spanish; with optional subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH); optional subtitles in Spanish or French; described video. |
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Subject: | Jiles, Paulette, 1943- > Film adaptations. Kiowa people > Drama. Orphans > Drama. Children > Drama. Travel > Drama. United States > History > 19th century > Drama. |
Genre: | Feature films. Fiction films. Historical films. Western films. Film adaptations. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Video recordings for people with visual disabilities. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Indian Valley. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Indian Valley Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Indian Valley Public Library | DVD News Blu-ray (Text) | 39427103520896 | DVD Room: DVD Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
Five years after the Civil War, Captain Kidd moves from town to town as a storyteller. In Texas, he crosses paths with Johanna, a ten-year-old taken in by the Kiowa people six years earlier. She is being returned to her biological aunt and uncle against her will. Kidd agrees to deliver the child where the law says she belongs. As they travel hundreds of miles, the two will face tremendous challenges of both human and natural forces as they search for a place that either can call home.