The Straight story
(DVD)
Contributors
Sweeney, Mary Film producer
Edelstein, Neal Film producer
Roach, John Screenwriter
Lynch, David, 1946-2025 Film director
Badalamenti, Angelo, Composer
Edelstein, Neal Film producer
Roach, John Screenwriter
Lynch, David, 1946-2025 Film director
Badalamenti, Angelo, Composer
Series
Published
Burbank, CA : Walt Disney Home Video :, [1999?].
Appears on list
Status
Central - Adult DVD/ Blu-ray
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Shirlington - Adult DVD/ Blu-ray
DVD DRAMA STRAI
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DVD DRAMA STRAI
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Central - Adult DVD/ Blu-ray | DVD DRAMA STRAI | Available |
| Shirlington - Adult DVD/ Blu-ray | DVD DRAMA STRAI | Available |
Description
Based on a true story about 73-year-old Alvin Straight who embarks on a dangerous and emotional journey to make amends with his 75-year-old brother Lyle before his brother dies. Alvin can no longer drive a car because of his eyesight and has to walk with 2 canes, but he climbs aboard his 1966 John Deere lawnmower and drives the 260-mile course from Laurens, Iowa to Mt. Zion, Wisconsin.
More Details
Format
DVD
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (112 min.) : sound ; 4 3/4 in..
Language
English
ISBN
0788823337
UPC
717951010117
Notes
General Note
DVD lacks chapter stops.
General Note
Originally released as motion picture in 1999.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Freddie Francis ; editor, Mary Sweeney ; music, Angelo Badalamenti.
Participants/Performers
Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Harry Dean Stanton.
Description
Based on a true story about 73-year-old Alvin Straight who embarks on a dangerous and emotional journey to make amends with his 75-year-old brother Lyle before his brother dies. Alvin can no longer drive a car because of his eyesight and has to walk with 2 canes, but he climbs aboard his 1966 John Deere lawnmower and drives the 260-mile course from Laurens, Iowa to Mt. Zion, Wisconsin.
System Details
DVD; Dolby digital 5.1; 2.35:1 aspect ratio; letterbox format.
Language
Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
Awards
New York Film Critics Circle: best actor (Farnsworth), best cinematography; 1999 Screen International Award: best picture (Non-European).
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Sweeney, M., Edelstein, N., Roach, J., Lynch, D., Badalamenti, A., Farnsworth, R., Spacek, S., & Stanton, H. D. (1999). The Straight story (Widescreen ed.). Walt Disney Home Video :.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mary Sweeney et al.. 1999. The Straight Story. Burbank, CA: Walt Disney Home Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mary Sweeney et al.. The Straight Story Burbank, CA: Walt Disney Home Video, 1999.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Sweeney, M., Edelstein, N., Roach, J., Lynch, D., Badalamenti, A., Farnsworth, R. and Spacek, S. et al (1999). The straight story. Widescreen ed. Burbank, CA: Walt Disney Home Video.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Sweeney, Mary, et al. The Straight Story Widescreen ed., Walt Disney Home Video :, 1999.
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