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DVD

The messenger

Call Number

  • DVD DRAMA (CEN, EAS)

Edition

Widescreen version.

Languages

In English, with optional English subtitles.

Performers

Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Samantha Morton, Jena Malone, Steve Buscemi, Eamonn Walker.

Publication Information

[New York] : Oscilloscope Pictures, [2010]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (112 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA Rating: R; for language and some sexual content/nudity.

Summary

Partnered with hard-line officer Tony Stone, Sgt. Will Montgomery is a battle-scarred war hero home from Iraq and newly assigned to the Army's Casualty Notification service. He faces this formidable mission while seeking comfort and healing back on the home front when he falls for the wife of a fallen soldier.

Notes

Originally produced as a motion picture in 2009.

Special features: "Notification," a documentary by Joe Kelly and John Vernon about Casualty Notification officers and the families of fallen soldiers ; audio commentary with Oren Moverman, Lawrence Inglee, Ben Foster, and Woody Harrelson ; Going Home : reflections from the set ; Variety screening series Q&A; The messenger shooting script.

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