Troy
(DVD) 

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Published
Burbank, CA : Distributed by Warner Home Video, [2007].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (196 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
ISBN
1419852000, 9781419852008
UPC
0085391154501, 085391154501

Notes

General Note
Title from container.
General Note
Based on the poem "Iliad" by Homer.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2004.
General Note
Special features: "Troy revisited: an introduction by Wolfgang Petersen" featurette; "Troy in focus:" the talent and resources an epic movie requires; "In the thick of battle:" the film's thrilling action sequences; "From ruins to reality:" the history behind the production design; "Troy: an effects odyssey:" the secrets behind the miraculous special effects; "Attacking Troy:" gearing up for an on-screen siege; "Greek ship towing" featurette; theatrical trailer.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Roger Pratt ; editor, Peter Honess ; music, James Horner ; costume designer, Bob Ringwood ; production designer, Nigel Philps ; visual effects supervisor, Nick Davis ; special effects supervisor, Joss Williams.
Participants/Performers
Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, Diane Kruger, Brian Cox, Sean Bean, Brendan Gleeson, Peter O'Toole.
Description
In 1193 B.C., Prince Paris, the son of the King of Troy falls in love with Helen, the wife of the king of Sparta, and convinces her to follow him away from her husband, Menelaus. The result is an epic war in which the Greeks sail to Troy and lay siege. Achilles, the greatest warrior in all the world, is called in to fight against Troy and give Greece the upper hand. Hector, the eldest son of Priam, King of Troy, and the greatest Trojan warrior, embodies the hopes of the people of his city.
Target Audience
Unrated (Not rated).
System Details
DVD, region 1, widescreen (enhanced) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, dual-layer.
System Details
DVD.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
These DVDs are copy protected and may be played only on licensed devises.
Language
English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish dialogue, English, French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Awards
Teen Choice Awards, 2004: Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actor - Drama/Action Adventure (Brad Pitt).
Local note
DVD

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Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Petersen, W., Rathbun, D., Wilson, C., Benioff, D., Pitt, B., Bana, E., Bloom, O., Kruger, D., Cox, B., Bean, S., Gleeson, B., O'Toole, P., Horner, J., & Homer. (2007). Troy (Two-disc special edition ; Director's cut ; widescreen.). Distributed by Warner Home Video.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Wolfgang. Petersen et al.. 2007. Troy. Distributed by Warner Home Video.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Wolfgang. Petersen et al.. Troy Distributed by Warner Home Video, 2007.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Petersen, Wolfgang., et al. Troy Two-disc special edition ; Director's cut ; widescreen., Distributed by Warner Home Video, 2007.

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