Angela's ashes
(DVD) 

This disc is a recorded DVD and may fail to play on some DVD equipment, including recorders and PC drives.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1999.

Based on the book by Frank McCourt.

Special features: the making of Angela's ashes, exclusive cast & crew interviews, commentary by author Frank McCourt, commentary by director Alan Parker, 2 theatrical trailers, interactive menus, scene selection.

Screenplay, Laura Jones, Alan Parker ; cinematography, Michael Seresin ; editing, Gerry Hambling ; music, John Williams ; narrator, Andrew Bennett.

Emily Watson, Robert Carlyle, Joe Breen, Ciaran Owens, Michael Legge, Pauline McLynn.

Life in impoverished Depression-era Ireland holds little promise for young Frank McCourt, the oldest son in a tightly-knit family. Living by his wits, cheered by his irrepressible spirit, and sustained by his mother's fierce love, Frank embarks on an inspiring journey to overcome the poverty of his childhood and reach the land of his dreams: America.

Recorded DVD; widescreen version (16.9); Dolby digital English (5.1 surround), French (surround).

In English (5.1 surround) or optional French (Dolby surround); English subtitles.