The messenger
(DVD)

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Published
[New York?] : Oscilloscope Pictures, 2010.
Format
DVD
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (112 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Main Library - Media
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Published
[New York?] : Oscilloscope Pictures, 2010.
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
UPC
896602002180, 896602002975

Notes

General Note
DVD release of the 2009 motion picture.
General Note
Special features: Notification (documentary); audio commentary with Oren Moverman, Lawrence Inglee, Ben Foster, and Woody Harrelson; Going home : reflections from the set; Variety screening series Q & A; The messenger shooting script; exclusive essay by Anthony Swofford.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Bobby Bukowski ; editor, Alex Hall ; music, Nathan Larson ; production designer, Stephen Beatrice ; costume designer, Catherine George ; co-producer, Gwen Bialic.
Participants/Performers
Woody Harrelson, Ben Foster, Samantha Morton, Jena Malone, Steve Buscemi, Eamonn Walker.
Description
Partnered with hard-line officer Tony Stone, Sgt. Will Montgomery is a battle-scarred war hero home from Iraq and newly assigned to the Army's Casualty Notification service. He faces this formidable mission while seeking comfort and healing back on the home front when he falls for the wife of a fallen soldier.
Description
After an injured soldier is assigned the duty of informing soldier's families that their loved ones have died, he faces an ethical dilemma when he becomes involved with a woman who has recently become a widow.
Target Audience
MPAA Rating: R; for language and some sexual content/nudity.
System Details
DVD, NTSC; widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby digital 5.1 surround and stereo.
Language
In English, with optional subtitles in English.
Awards
Two academy award nominations 2009, Best supporting actor Woody Harrelson ; Best original screenplay ; Grand prize Deauville film festival 2009 ; Best supporting actor Independent Spirit awards 2010 ; Winner Peace Film award Berlin Film Festival 2009.