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The boys are back Cover Image DVD DVD

The boys are back [videorecording] / Miramax Films presents in association with BBC Films and Screen Australia and South Australian Film Corporation and Hopscotch Productions a Tiger Aspect Pictures production in association with Southern Lights Films a Scott Hicks film ; co-producer, Bella Wright ; screenplay by, Allan Cubitt ; produced by Greg Brenman and Tim White ; director, Scott Hicks.

Hicks, Scott. (Added Author). Wright, Bella. (Added Author). Cubitt, Allan. (Added Author). Brenman, Greg. (Added Author). White, Tim, 1956- (Added Author). Owen, Clive. (Added Author). Booth, Emma. (Added Author). Fraser, Laura, 1976- (Added Author). MacKay, George, 1992- (Added Author). Mcanulty, Nicolas. (Added Author). Ros, Sigur. (Added Author). Carr, Simon, 1952- Boys are back. (Added Author). South Australian Film Corporation. (Added Author). Miramax Films. (Added Author). BBC Films. (Added Author). Screen Australia (Firm) (Added Author). Hopscotch Productions (Firm) (Added Author). Tiger Aspect Productions. (Added Author). Southern Lights Films (Firm) (Added Author). Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Clive Owen, Emma Booth, Laura Fraser, George Mackay, Nicholas Mcanulty. (Cast).

Summary:

"After the unexpected death of his wife, a sportswriter finds himself consumed with grief and completely unprepared to raise two boys. Determined to bring joy back into their lives, he takes a 'just say yes' approach to parenting. And as freedom reigns, chaos ensues."--Provided by the distributor.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (104 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inches
  • Edition: Widescreen.
  • Publisher: [United States] : Miramax Films, 2010.
  • Distributor: Burbank, California : Buena Vista Home Entertainment, 2010.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Based on the memoir by Simon Carr.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2009.
Bonus features: "The boys are back: a photographic journey" with optional commentary by director Scott Hicks; "A father and two sons" on set.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Greig Fraser ; editor, Scott Gray ; composer, Hal Lindes ; songs by, Sigur Rós.
Participant or Performer Note:
Clive Owen, Emma Booth, Laura Fraser, George Mackay, Nicholas Mcanulty.
Target Audience Note:
CHV rating : PG; for some sexual language and thematic elements.
System Details Note:
DVD ; Dobly digital 5.1 surround sound ; widescreen (2.35:1).
Language Note:
English or Spanish dialogue with optional Spanish subtitles ; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Search for related items by subject

Subject: Fathers and sons > Drama.
Grief in men > Drama.
Sportswriters > Drama.

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at Sitka.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Holdable? Status Due Date
Kimberley Public Library DVD F BOY (Text) 35137000126986 Movies Volume hold Available -
Mackenzie Public Library DVD BOY (Text) 35192000507719 DVD Volume hold Available -
Gibsons Public Library DVD FIC B (Text) 30886000410965 DVD Volume hold Available -

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