Out of Africa

Out of Africa

Director: Sydney Pollack Cast: Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep
, Robert Redford
Robert Redford
, Klaus Maria Brandauer
Klaus Maria Brandauer
, Michael Kitchen
Michael Kitchen
Sydney Pollack
Out of Africa

Out of Africa

Director: Sydney Pollack Cast: Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep
, Robert Redford
Robert Redford
, Klaus Maria Brandauer
Klaus Maria Brandauer
, Michael Kitchen
Michael Kitchen
Sydney Pollack

DVD (Wide Screen / Dolby 5.1)

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Overview

"The DVD for the big Oscar winner of 1985, Out of Africa, is a nice package from Universal, though maybe a bit short of their ""Collector's Edition"" label. The image, which is framed at 1.85:1 and anamorphic, is very nice. Colors range from muted to strikingly vivid and are reproduced exceptionally well on the disc. Detail, for the most part, is strong, without a significant amount of distracting elements. The sound, which utilizes a 4.1 English track, is basically centered upfront, only using any surround material sparingly. Still, John Barry's wonderful, Oscar-winning score comes across with strength. As for extras, they might be considered a little light for a special edition. The disc does have a commentary track from director Sydney Pollack, which is detailed about the production and its challenges. In addition, there is a nice 50-minute documentary entitled ""Song of Africa"" with interviews and behind-the-scenes footage. Beyond that there are the standard production notes, cast and crew information, and theatrical trailer. A missed opportunity would have to be the exclusion of Barry's music on an isolated track. Fans of this film shouldn't be disappointed, though, in what is offered. Overall, the quality is there to see."

Product Details

Release Date: 02/29/2000
UPC: 0025192025020
Original Release: 1985
Rating: PG
Source: STUDIO DISTRIBUTION SERVS LLC
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital]
Language: English
Time: 2:41:00
Sales rank: 11,402

Special Features

Song of Africa" original documentary; Feature commentary with director Sydney Pollack; Production notes; Cast & filmmakers; Theatrical trailer; Universal web links

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Meryl Streep Karen Blixen
Robert Redford Denys Finch Hatton
Klaus Maria Brandauer Baron Bror Blixen-Finecke
Michael Kitchen Berkeley
Malick Bowens Faran,Actor
Suzanna Hamilton Felicity
Michael Gough Delamere
Rachel Kempson Lady Belfield
Joseph Thiaka Kamante
Stephen Kinyanjui Kinanjui
Graham Crowden Lord Belfield
Leslie Phillips Sir Joseph
Mike Burgara Juma
Shane Rimmer Belknap
Mike Bugara Juma
Job Seda Kanuthia
Mary Selway Actor
Mohammed Umar Ismail
Donal McCann Doctor
Kenneth Mason Banker
Tristram Jellinek 1st Commissioner
Stephen Grimes 2nd Commissioner,Actor
Annabel Maule Lady Byrne
Benny Young Minister
Sbish Trzebinski Beefy Drunk
Allaudin Qureshi Rajiv
Niven Boyd Young Officer
Iman Mariammo
Peter Strong Huge Man
Abdullah Sunado Esa
Amanda Parkin Victoria
Muriel Gross Lady Delamere
Ann Palmer Dowager
Keith Pearson Missionary Teacher
Mike Burgos Juma
Maryam D'Abo Actor
John Barry Composer

Technical Credits
Sydney Pollack Director,Producer
Kurt Luedtke Screenwriter
David Harris Special Effects
Kim Jorgensen Executive Producer
Peter Handford Sound Mixer
Karen Blixen Screenwriter
David Rayfiel Screenwriter
Terence Clegg Producer
Syd Dutton Special Effects
Tom McCarthy Jr. Sound Effects
Judith Thurman Screenwriter
Errol Trzebinski Screenwriter
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