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The four feathers [videorecording] / Paramount Pictures and Miramax Films present a Jaffilms production, a Shekhar Kapur film ; producers, Stanley R. Jaffe, Robert D. Jaffe, Marty Katz, Paul Feldsher ; screenplay writers, Michael Schiffer, Hossein Amini ; director, Shekahr Kapur.

Author:

Jaffe, Stanley R.

Jaffe, Robert D.

Katz, Marty.

Feldsher, Paul.

Schiffer, Michael, 1948-

Amini, Hossein.

Kapur, Shekhar, 1945-

Ledger, Heath, 1979-2008.

Bentley, Wes, 1978-

Hudson, Kate, 1979-

Hounsou, Djimon, 1964-

Sheen, Michael.

Penry-Jones, Rupert, 1970-

Marshall, Kris, 1973-

Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley), 1865-1948 Four feathers.

Paramount Pictures Corporation.

Miramax Films.

Jaffilms (Firm)

ISBN:

9780792189619

Publication Information:

Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Pictures, [2003], c2002.

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (130 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

General Note:

Special collector's ed.

Full screen.

Originally produced as a motion picture in 2002.

Based on the novel by A.E.W. Mason.

Dolby digital.

Special features: commentary by director Shekhar Kapur; a journey from within - the making of "The four feathers"; 7 featurettes: the sounds of East and West, The battle of Abou Clea, The mystery of the desert, a historical perspective, The friendship of Abou Fatma, A journey of self-discovery, Surviving the prison; theatrical trailer.

Abstract:

After an admired soldier leaves his regiment in disgrace, he sets out on a sweeping adventure to regain his honor, recapture his love and save the life of his best friend.

Subject Term:

Soldiers -- Conduct of life -- Drama.

Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Feature films.

Geographic Term:

Sudan -- History -- 1881-1899 -- Drama.

Added Author:

Schiffer, Michael, 1948-

Amini, Hossein.

Kapur, Shekhar, 1945-

Ledger, Heath, 1979-2008.

Bentley, Wes, 1978-

Hudson, Kate, 1979-

Hounsou, Djimon, 1964-

Sheen, Michael.

Penry-Jones, Rupert, 1970-

Marshall, Kris, 1973-

Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley), 1865-1948 Four feathers.

Added Corporate Author:

Paramount Pictures Corporation.

Miramax Films.

Jaffilms (Firm)

Format:

Video Disc

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Summary

Set in late 19th century England, a soldier resigns from his duties on the eve of a battle with Sudan. His fiancee and three friends give him the title 'feathers,' which means a coward. He changes his mind and goes undercover to help his regiment.

Author Notes

Actor Heath Ledger was born in Perth, Australia on April 4, 1979. At the age of 10, he was cast in a local theater company's production of "Peter Pan". This led to parts on the television programs "Clowning Around" and "Ship to Shore." He moved to Los Angeles, California in 1999 and soon started appearing in movies. His film credits include the following: "10 Things I Hate About You," "The Patriot," "Monster's Ball," "Brokeback Mountain," "I'm Not There" and "The Dark Knight." He received a ShoWest Award for the Male Star of Tomorrow in 2001 and Best Actor of 2005 awards from both the New York Film Critics Circle and the San Francisco Film Ctirtics Circle for his role in "Brokeback Mountain." He had one daughter Matilda Rose with actress Michelle Williams. He died in Manhattan, New York on January 22, 2008.

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