Wonder boys [videorecording] / Paramount Pictures and Mutual Film Company present a Scott Rudin/Curtis Hanson production ; produced by Scott Rudin, Curtis Hanson ; screenplay by Steve Kloves ; directed by Curtis Hanson. - Widescreen version. - Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Pictures, c2000. - 1 videodisc (112 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. - Widescreen DVD collection .

Widescreen format. Based on the novel Wonder boys by Michael Chabon. Originally released as a motion picture. Special features: cast and crew interviews featuring Michael Douglas, Francis McDormand, Tobey Maguire and Curtis Hanson ; location map with explanations by Curtis Hanson ; songs of Wonder boys with commentary by Curtis Hanson ; music video for Things have changed by Bob Dylan ; theatrical trailer ; interactive menues ; theatrical trailer.

Director of photography, Dante Spinotti ; editor, Dede Allen ; music, Christopher Young ; costume designer, Beatrix Aruna Pasztur ; production designer, Jeannine Oppewall. Director of photography, Dante Spinotti ; editor, Dede Allen ; music, Christopher Young ; costume designer, Beatrix Aruna Pasztur ; production designer, Jeannine Oppewall.

Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire, Frances McDormand, Katie Holmes, Rip Torn, Robert Downey, Jr.

During a single weekend, college professor Grady Tripp scrambles to gather together a life that has suddenly reeled out of control. An unfinished novel, a stolen car, a murdered pet and a failing marriage are just a few of the crises piling up.

MPAA rating: R.


DVD, Dolby surround.


English or French language soundtrack ; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired.

Academy Awards, 2001, Oscar - Best Music, Song (Bob Dylan) Golden Globe, 2001, Best Original Song - Motion Picture (Bob Dylan) LAFCA Award, 2000, Best Actor (Michael Douglas) and Best Supporting Actress (Frances McDormand)

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Chabon, Michael--Film and video adaptations.


Authors--Drama.
College teachers--Drama.
Feature films.
Comedy films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

CM DVD 00538

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