Dolores Claiborne

Dolores Claiborne

Director: Taylor Hackford Cast: Kathy Bates
Kathy Bates
, Jennifer Jason Leigh
Jennifer Jason Leigh
, Judy Parfitt
Judy Parfitt
, Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer
Taylor Hackford
Dolores Claiborne

Dolores Claiborne

Director: Taylor Hackford Cast: Kathy Bates
Kathy Bates
, Jennifer Jason Leigh
Jennifer Jason Leigh
, Judy Parfitt
Judy Parfitt
, Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer
Taylor Hackford

DVD (Wide Screen / Stereo / Dolby 5.1)

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Overview

"Five years after winning an Academy Award in Rob Reiner's adaptation of the Stephen King novel Misery, Kathy Bates returned to familiar territory in the dramatic thriller Dolores Claiborne, also based on a best-selling book by Stephen King. Directed by Taylor Hackford and starring Jennifer Jason Leigh and Christopher Plummer, this Warner Brothers DVD edition of Dolores Claiborne includes an anamorphic 2.35:1 widescreen transfer that looks very sharp. Shrouded in drab grays and blues, Dolores Claiborne is a very dark movie with only hints of bright colors and crisp flesh tones. However, the darkness doesn't hinder the image, as the blue and gray levels are very precise and clear. Some dirt and grain is spotted, but overall this is a very well-done transfer filled with little to no edge enhancement and only the slightest amount of shimmer. Audio is presented in Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround (in both French and English) and, unfortunately, is not quite as impressive as the transfer. Dolores Claiborne is a good example of a movie that might have greatly benefited from a new Dolby Digital 5.1 remix. As it stands, this track is clean of any defects or distortion. The dialogue, effects, and music are all evenly mixed, most prominently Danny Elfman's darkly lush score, which can be heard over most of the track. Also included on this disc are English and French subtitles. Dolores Claiborne might be considered almost bare bones if it weren't for a commentary track by director Taylor Hackford. Although the track is not as fun as some audio commentaries, Hackford certainly is chatty and generous with behind-the-scenes stories on the making of the film. Fans should delight in some coveted information on author Stephen King, as well as what was kept and cut from the book to the screen. Also included on this disc are cast and crew biographies on the principal film participants, as well as a short article on how the filmmakers concocted the special effects for the solar eclipse. Mysteriously lacking is a theatrical trailer for the film itself. If not filled to the brim with extras, this edition of Dolores Claiborne should keep viewers warm on those long, cold Maine nights."

Product Details

Release Date: 01/26/1999
UPC: 0053939254822
Original Release: 1995
Rating: R
Source: Warner Home Video
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [stereo, Dolby Digital]
Language: English
Time: 2:11:00
Sales rank: 16,349

Special Features

Feature-length commentary by director Taylor Hackford; Interactive menus; Production notes; Scene access; Languages and subtitles: English, Français

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Kathy Bates Dolores Claiborne
Jennifer Jason Leigh Selena St. George
Judy Parfitt Vera Donovan
Christopher Plummer Det. John Mackey
David Strathairn Joe St. George
Eric Bogosian Peter
John C. Reilly Constable Frank Stamshaw,Actor
Ellen Muth Young Selena
Bob Gunton Mr. Pease
Roy Cooper Magistrate
Wayne Robson Sammy Merchant
Ruth Marshall Secretary
Weldon Allen Bartender
Tom Gallant Searcher
Kelly Burnett Jack Donovan
Matt Appleby Kid on Street
Thomas Skinner Kid on Street
Vernon Steele Ferry Vendor
Taffara Jessica Selena (age 5)
Stella Murray Selena (age 5)
Susan Lane Crying Girl
Frank Adamson Detective Supervisor
Ed Rubin Detective Supervisor,Detective supervisor
Sandy MacDonald Sheriff
Dean Eilertson Moving Man
Vernon Steel Ferry vendor
John Hickey Actor
Danny Elfman Composer

Technical Credits
Taylor Hackford Director,Producer
Charles Mulvehill Producer,Producer
Ted Ross Special Effects
Janek Sirrs Special Effects
Gary Davis Stunts
Nancy Klopper Casting
Tony Gilroy Screenwriter
Gina Blumenfeld Producer
Vanessa Theme Ament Sound Effects
John H. Arrufat Sound Effects
Stephen King Screenwriter
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