About Schmidt [videorecording] / New Line Cinema presents a Michael Besman/Harry Gittes production ; producers, Harry Gittes, Michael Besman ; screenplay writers, Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor ; director, Alexander Payne.
Warren Schmidt is about to taste the not-so-sweet slice of life. When he retired, he and his wife, Helen, had big plans - but an unexpected twist changes everything. Now, all of Schmidt's attention is focused on his daughter's upcoming wedding to a loser waterbed salesman. From meeting the groom's hippie parents to sponsoring a Tanzanian foster child, Schmidt embarks on a search for answers, only to discover that life is full of trick questions.
Record details
- ISBN: 0780642716
- ISBN: 9780780642713
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (125 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen
- Publisher: [United States] : New Line Home Entertainment, [2003]
- Copyright: ©2002
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Based on the novel by Louis Begley. Originally released as a motion picture in 2002. Run time: approx. 125 min. Special features: 9 deleted scenes; theatrical trailer; DVD-ROM content. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, James Glennon ; editor, Kevin Tent ; music, Rolfe Kent ; costume designer, Wendy Chuck ; production designer, Jane Ann Stewart. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Jack Nicholson, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, Len Cariou, Howard Hesseman, Kathy Bates, June Squibb, Matt Winston. |
| Additional Physical Form available Note: | Also issued on VHS. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, Dolby digital, Dolby digital 5.1 surround, DTS, Region 1 encoding. |
| Language Note: | English dialogue, Spanish subtitles; Closed-captioned. |
| Awards Note: | Golden Globes, USA, 2003: Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama (Jack Nicholson). |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Fathers and daughters > Drama. Retirement > Drama. Weddings > Drama. |
| Genre: | Drama. Video recordings. |
Available copies
- 42 of 43 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 0 of 0 copies available at Toe River Valley Regional Library .
Holds
- 0 current holds with 43 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library | DVD ABOUT (Text) | 39493107111553 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Alexander Main Library | DVD 16-140 About (Comedy) (Text) | 34269001168989 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Alleghany Public Library | DVD (Text) | 30664100289138 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Ashe County Public Library | DVD ABO (Text) | 50503011110360 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Boonville Community Public Library | DVD (Text) | 30005100186264 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | DVD A (Text) | 31781064411117 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Canton Library | DVD A 7333 (Text) | 33115007674192 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Cleveland County Main Library | DVD ABO (Text) | 22281500001434 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Columbus Library | DVD COMEDY ABO (Text) | 31250200045997 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Dobson Community Library | DVD (Text) | 30666100252396 | Adult Video | Available | - |
Summary:
Warren Schmidt is about to taste the not-so-sweet slice of life. When he retired, he and his wife, Helen, had big plans - but an unexpected twist changes everything. Now, all of Schmidt's attention is focused on his daughter's upcoming wedding to a loser waterbed salesman. From meeting the groom's hippie parents to sponsoring a Tanzanian foster child, Schmidt embarks on a search for answers, only to discover that life is full of trick questions.
