Brazil - Special Edition (1985)
Genre Box Sets; Comedy; Sci-Fi / Fantasy
Studio Criterion
Movie Release Date 1985
Country UK
Language English
Audience Rating NR
Running Time 326 mins
Format DVD
Color Color
Cast
Jonathan Pryce Sam Lowry
Robert De Niro Harry Tuttle
Katherine Helmond Mrs. Ida Lowry
Ian Holm Mr. Kurtzmann
Bob Hoskins Spoor
Michael Palin Jack Lint
Ian Richardson Mr. Warrenn
Peter Vaughan Mr. Helpmann
DeNiro, Robert
Kim Griest
Jonathon Pryce
Crew
Director Terry Gilliam
Writer Terry Gilliam
Writer Charles McKeown
Plot
Gathering footage from both the European and American versions, Director Terry Gilliam has assembled the ultimate 142-minute cut of his most celebrated film. Criterion is proud to present its landmark special edition of Brazil in an exclusive three-disc set.
DISC ONE: The restored windscreen transfer of the film with a remastered Dolby Surround soundtrack and Gilliam's shot-by-shot commentary.
DISC TWO: A treasure-trove of Braziliana: the 30-minute on-set documentary What is Brazil?, Criterions original expose The Battle of Brazil: A video History reassembles the players in the battle over the film's U.S. release; plus, hundreds of storyboards, drawings, and publicity and production stills; rare raw and behind-the-scenes footage; exclusive video interviews with the production team; and the original theatrical trailer.
DISC THREE: The 94-minute "Love Conquers All" version of Brazil, with all the changes Gilliam refused to make and an audio essay by journalist David Morgan.
Features
Disc 1: Disc 1:
Surround
Audio Commentary By Terry Gilliam
English Subtitles For The Deaf And Hearing Impaired
Disc 2:
Stereo
30 Minute On Set Documentary
60 Minute Criterion Documentary By Jack Matthews
Screenwriters Tom Stoppard & Charles McKeown On The Script
Production Designer Norman Garwood On The Look Of Brazil
Costume Designer James Acheson On The Couture Of Fantasy & Fascism
Storyboards Fro Gilliam's Original Dream Sequences, Many Of Which Didn't Make It Into The Film
Composer Michael Kamen Unveils The Sources Of His Score
A Study Of The Special Effects Includes Raw Footage Of Unfinished Effects
Theatrical Trailer, Plus Publicity & Production Stills
Disc 3:
Surround
94 Minute Cut Of Brazil Includes All The Changes That Gilliam Refused To Make, From The Alternate Opening To The Controversial Happy Ending
Audio Commentary By Gilliam Expert David Morgan
Personal Details
My Rating 10
Seen It Yes
Viewing Date 7/19/2000
Index 45
Collection Status In Collection
Links IMDB
Edition Details
Edition The Criterion Collection
Barcode 037429138526
Region Region 1
Chapters 72
Release Date 2000
Packaging Custom Case
Screen Ratio Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Stereo
ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Surround
Layers Single Side, Single Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 3