| Collation |
1 videodisc (130 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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two-dimensional moving image tdi rdacontent |
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video v rdamedia |
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videodisc vd rdacarrier |
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polychrome rdacc |
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digital rdatr |
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optical rdarm |
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mono rdacpc |
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video file rdaft |
| Production Credits |
Music, Johnny Mandel ; executive producer, Jack Schwartzman ; editor, Don Zimmerman ; director of photography, Caleb Deschanel. |
| Note |
Widescreen format (aspect ratio 1.85). |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1979. |
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Special features: interactive menus, cast/filmmaker profiles, theatrical trailer, scene access, awards list. |
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DVD. |
| Cast |
Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine, Jack Warden, Melvyn Douglas, Richard Dysart, Richard Basehart. |
| Summary |
Circumstances propel a feeble-minded gardener, whose entire knowledge of life comes from watching television, into becoming adviser to the president of the United States and a powerful but dying tycoon. |
| Note |
MPAA rating: PG. |
| Award |
Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Douglas), 1980. |
| Language |
English and French language soundtracks (Dolby mono) ; optional subtitles in English, French, Spanish or Portuguese; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired. |
| Subject |
Kosinski, Jerzy, 1933-1991 -- Film adaptations.
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Savants (Savant syndrome) -- Washington (D.C.) -- Drama.
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Gardeners -- Washington (D.C.) -- Drama.
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Television viewers -- Washington (D.C.) -- Drama.
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Comedy films.
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Feature films.
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Video recordings.
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Feature films -- Video recordings.
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DVD-Video discs.
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| Alt Author |
Ashby, Hal.
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Braunsberg, Andrew.
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Kosinski, Jerzy, 1933-1991.
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Sellers, Peter, 1925-1980.
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MacLaine, Shirley, 1934-
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Warden, Jack.
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Douglas, Melvyn.
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Dysart, Richard.
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Basehart, Richard, 1914-1984.
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Kosinski, Jerzy, 1933-1991.
Being there.
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Warner Bros.
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Lorimar Film Entertainment.
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Northstar Entertainment, Inc.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| Unif Title |
Being there (Motion picture : 1979)
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| ISBN |
0790757230 |
| Music # |
938 |
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