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The Butler / directed by Lee Daniels ; written by Danny Strong ; produced by Pamela Oas Williams ; produced by Laura Ziskin ; produced by Lee Daniels ; produced by Buddy Patrick ; produced by Cassian Elwes ; executive producers, Michael Finley, Sheila C. Johnson, Brett Johnson ; executive producers, Matthew Salloway, Earl W. Stafford, Danny Strong ; executive producers, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein ; executive producers, Len Blavatinik, Aviv Giladi, Vince Holden ; executive producers, James T. Bruce IV, R. Bryan Wright, Liz Destro, Jordan Kessler ; executive producers, Hilary Shor and Adam Merims ; the Weinstein Company presents a Lee Daniels film ; a Laura Ziskin production in association with Windy Hill Pictures, Follow Through Productions, Salamander Pictures and Pam Williams Productions.
Inspired by a true story, Cecil Gaines is a devoted husband, father, and White House butler who served eight Presidential administrations during the turbulent politics and civil rights battles of twentieth century America.
Item details
- ISBN: 9786315195877
- ISBN: 6315195873
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (132 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Distributor: Beverly Hills, California : Anchor Bay Entertainment : [2014]
- Copyright: ©2014
Contents / Notes
| General Note: | Inspired by the article "A butler well served by this election" and the book "The butler: a witness to history", both by Wil Haygood. Originally released as a motion picture in 2013. Bonus features: Lee Daniels' The Butler: an American Story (behind-the-scenes documentary); Deleted scenes; The original freedom riders; "You and I ain't nothin' no more" performed by Gladys Knight and Lenny Kravitz (music video); Gag reel. |
| Restrictions on Access Note: | For private home use only. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Andrew Dunn ; production designer, Tim Galvin ; edited by Joe Klotz ; costume designer, Ruth E. Carter ; music by Rodrigo Leão. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey, John Cusack, Jane Fonda, Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard, Lenny Kravitz, James Marsden, David Oyelowo, Alex Pettyfer, Vanessa Redgrave, Alan Rickman, Liev Schreiber, Robin Williams, Yaya Alafia, Aml Ameen, David Banner, Michael Rainey Jr., LaJessie Smith, John P. Fertitta, Jim Gleason, Isaac White, Joe Chrest, Colman Domingo, Nelsan Ellis, Nealla Gordon, Elijah Kelley, Minka Kelly, Adriane Lenox, Mo McRae, Pernell Walker, Jesse Williams, Clarence Williams III. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG-13; for some violence and disturbing images, language, sexual material, thematic elements and smoking. |
| System Details Note: | DVD format; NTSC, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1); Dolby Digital 5.1. |
| Language Note: | English, French or Spanish dialogue with optional Spanish subtitles and optional English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired. |
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Electronic resources
- Related Resource: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/a-butler-well-served-by-this-election/2013/08/13/961d5d78-0456-11e3-9259-e2aafe5a5f84_story.html
- Wil Haygood's Washington Post article
- Related Resource: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/a-butler-well-served-by-this-election/2013/08/13/961d5d78-0456-11e3-9259-e2aafe5a5f84_story.html
- Wil Haygood's Washington Post article
