De-Lovely [Special Edition]

De-Lovely [Special Edition]

Director: Irwin Winkler Cast: Kevin Kline
Kevin Kline
, Ashley Judd
Ashley Judd
, Jonathan Pryce
Jonathan Pryce
, Kevin McNally
Kevin McNally
Irwin Winkler
De-Lovely [Special Edition]

De-Lovely [Special Edition]

Director: Irwin Winkler Cast: Kevin Kline
Kevin Kline
, Ashley Judd
Ashley Judd
, Jonathan Pryce
Jonathan Pryce
, Kevin McNally
Kevin McNally
Irwin Winkler

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Overview

"The public and private lives of famed songwriter Cole Porter are both explored in this musical drama, in which the aging Porter (played by Kevin Kline) looks back on his life while watching a rehearsal of a stage musical based on his story. As Porter compares notes on the play with director Gabe (Jonathan Pryce), he shares thoughts on his rise to fame in the mid-'20s, writing witty and sophisticated tunes for a string of successful Broadway musicals. Porter seemed to be living a charmed life when he met Linda Thomas (Ashley Judd), a beautiful American woman who, like Porter, was enjoying a sojourn in Paris following the collapse of her first marriage. Thomas is immediately taken with Porter, whose intelligence and charm is a welcome change after her brutal first husband, and the two discover they share a remarkable understanding of one another. Porter and Thomas marry, even though she's aware that her new husband is gay; Thomas is willing to forgive Porter's indiscretions with other men in favor of the emotional support he brings her. However, as the years wear on and the couple takes up residence in Hollywood as Porter begins writing tunes for motion pictures, Thomas finds Porter drifting away from her as his liaisons become more frequent and more serious. Then tragedy enters their life when Porter loses the use of his legs in a riding accident and Thomas is diagnosed with cancer. De-Lovely features a number of noted pop singers interpreting classic songs from Porter's catalog, including Diana Krall, Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morissette, Elvis Costello, Robbie Williams, Mick Hucknall, and others."

Product Details

Release Date: 12/21/2004
UPC: 0027616914378
Original Release: 2004
Rating: PG-13
Source: STUDIO DISTRIBUTION SERVS LLC
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language: English
Time: 2:05:00

Special Features

Closed Caption;Audio commentary by director Irwin Winkler and Kevin Kline; Audio commentary by director Irwin Winkler and writer Jay Cocks; "Making of De-Lovely" featurette; "Music of De-Lovely" featurette; Anatomy of a scene: Be a clown; Anatomy of a scene: Love for sale; Deleted scenes; De-Lovely soundtrack tv spot; Original theatrical trailer

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Kevin Kline Cole Porter
Ashley Judd Linda Porter
Jonathan Pryce Gabe
Kevin McNally Gerald Murphy
Sandra Nelson Sara Murphy
Allan Corduner Monty Woolley,Monty Woolley
Peter Polycarpou Louis B. Mayer
Keith Allen Irving Berlin
James Wilby Edward Thomas
Kevin McKidd Bobby Reed
Richard Dillane Bill Wrather
Edward Baker-Duly Boris Kochno
Angie Hill Ellin Berlin
Harry Ditson Dr. Moorhead
Tayler Hamilton Honoria Murphy
Lexie Peel Patrick Murphy
Greg Sheffield Boath Murphy
Peter Jessop Diaghilev
Jeff Harding Cody
Susannah Fellows Mrs. L.B. Mayer
Teddy Kempner Stage Manager
Robbie Williams Performer
Lemar Obika Performer
Elvis Costello Perfomer
Alanis Morissette Perfomer
John Barrowman Perfomer
Caroline O'Connor Perfomer
Sheryl Crow Perfomer
Mick Hucknall Perfomer
Diana Krall Perfomer
Vivian Green Perfomer
Lara Fabian Perfomer
Mario Frangoulis Perfomer
Natalie Cole Perfomer
Leopold Lemarchand Musical Performer
Nicola Dawn Actor
Gene Shalit Actor

Technical Credits
Irwin Winkler Director,Producer,Producer
Chris Brown Special Effects
Simon Channing Williams Executive Producer
Rob Cowan Producer
Gail Egan Executive Producer
Simon Frame Special Effects
Nina Gold Casting
Jay Cocks Screenwriter
Tim Fraser Sound/Sound Designer
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