Dead Poets Society: Special Edition

Synopsis

• "Dead Poets": A look back- Featuring new interview footage with director Peter Weir, Ethan Hawke, Robert Sean Leonard, and many others
• Raw Takes
• Master of sound: Alan Splet - New interviews with David Lynch and Peter Weir
• Cinematography master class- an intensive and inspirational lighting workshop with cinematographer John Seale
• Audio commentary -with director Peter Weir, cinematographer John Seale and writer Tom Schulman
• Theatrical trailer

• An unconventional New England prep school teacher inspires his students with poetry and encourages them to embrace life. Academy Award Nominations: 4, including Best Picture, Best Actor--Robin Williams, Best (Original) Screenplay. Academy Awards: Best Original Screenplay.
• "...[Williams's performance] pulls together Peter Weir's mystical paean to youthful spirit..." -- Rating: B
• "...[Williams gives an] exceptionally fine performance....Some very good performances from the younger actors [as well]..."
• "...[The film has] a gorgeous look and smashing rhythms....THE DEAD POETS SOCIETY commands respect and affection..."

Reviews:

• "...[Williams's performance] pulls together Peter Weir's mystical paean to youthful spirit..." -- Rating: B
• "...[Williams gives an] exceptionally fine performance....Some very good performances from the younger actors [as well]..."
• "...[The film has] a gorgeous look and smashing rhythms....THE DEAD POETS SOCIETY commands respect and affection..."

Release Audio

• (unknown/unconverted)
• Noise Reduction

Contributors:

• Peter Weir (Director)
• Robin Williams (Star)
• Robert Sean Leonard (Star)
• Ethan Hawke (Star)
• Josh Charles (Star)
• Gale Hansen (Star)
• Dylan Kussman (Star)
• Allelon Ruggiero (Star)
• James Waterston (Star)
• Norman Lloyd (Star)
• Tom Schulman (Screenwriter)
• George Martin (Star)
• Kurtwood Smith (Star)

Additional Info

• Release Languages: English
• Length: 7740 mins
• Certificate: PG
• Encoding: NTSC
• No. of Discs: 1
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85
• Format: DVD - Plastic
• Interactive Menus: Yes
• Scene Selection: Yes
• Theatrical Trailer: Yes