DVD

Altered states / Warner Bros. ; written for the screen by Sidney Aaron ; executive producer, Daniel Melnick ; produced by Howard Gottfried ; directed by Ken Russell ; music by John Corigliano.

Chayefsky, Paddy, 1923-1981 (screenwriter.). Melnick, Daniel, 1932-2009 (producer.). Gottfried, Howard, (producer.). Russell, Ken, 1927-2011 (director.). Hurt, William, (actor.). Brown, Blair, (actor.). Balaban, Bob, (actor.). Haid, Charles, 1943- (actor.). Corigliano, John, 1938- (composer.). Cronenweth, Jordan, (cinematographer.). Warner Bros. Entertainment. (Added Author). Warner Home Video (Firm) (Added Author). William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban, Charles Haid. (Cast).

Summary:

Research scientist Eddie Jessup (William Hurt) believes other states of consciousness are as real as everyday reality. Using sensory deprivation, then adding powerful hallucinogenic drugs, he explores these altered states ... and endures experiences that make madness seem a blessing.

Record details

ISBN: 0780664035
ISBN: 9780780664036
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (103 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Publisher: Burbank, CA : Warner Bros. Entertainment, [1980]
Distributor: Burbank, CA : Distributed by Warner Home Video, [2010]
Copyright: ♭1980

Content descriptions

General Note:	Originally produced as motion picture in 1980. Based on the novel by Paddy Chayefsky.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Music, John Corigliano; cinematography, Jordan Cronenweth; editor, Eric Jenkins.
Participant or Performer Note:	William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban, Charles Haid.
Target Audience Note:	MPAA rating: R.
System Details Note:	DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital surround.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Licensed for: home, library, classroom, ILL.
Language Note:	Dialogue in English with optional English or French subtitles and optional French soundtrack. Closed-captioned.