This boy's life a true story
(DVD)
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Published
Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, [2003], c1993.
Edition
Widescreen and full screen.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (114 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Los Osos Library - Adult DVD - Adult Audiovisual
Fiction
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Published
Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, [2003], c1993.
Format
DVD
Edition
Widescreen and full screen.
Language
English
UPC
085392461929
Notes
General Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1993.
General Note
Based on the book by Tobias Wolff.
General Note
Special features: Theatrical trailer ; Cast/director/writer film highlights.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, David Watkin ; editor, Jim Clark ; original music, Carter Burwell ; costume designer, Richard Hornung ; production designer, Stephen J. Lineweaver.
Participants/Performers
Robert De Niro, Ellen Barkin, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Blechman, Eliza Dushku, Chris Cooper, Carla Gugino, Kathy Kinney, Tobey Maguire.
Description
Caroline just wants to settle down in one place, find a decent guy, and provide a better home for her handful of a son, Toby. When she moves to Seattle and meets Dwight, she thinks she's got it made. Toby, however, feels differently after spending time with Dwight while away from Caroline. Dwight seems to want to mold Toby into a better person, but to do so he emotionally, verbally, and physically abuses the kid. The marriage proceeds, and soon Caroline, too, recognizes Dwight's need to dominate everyone around him.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: R for strong language and sexuality.
System Details
DVD, region 1, widescreen (16x9) and full screen (2.35:1) presentations; Dolby surround stereo.
Language
English or French dialogue; English, French or Spanish subtitles; Closed-captioned.
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