Damages. The complete first season

Author

Todd A Kessler

Call Number

• DVD TV SERIES (CEN)

Languages

In English, with optional French subtitles; closed-captioned.

Performers

Glenn Close, Rose Byrne, Tate Donovan, Ted Danson, Željko Ivanek, Noah Bean, Anastasia Griffith, Michael Nouri.

Publication Information

Culver City, Calif. : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2008]

Physical Description

3 videodiscs (ca. 581 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Not rated.

Summary

Patty Hewes is the nation's most revered and most reviled litigator, and her bright, ambitious protégée Ellen Parsons become embroiled in a class action lawsuit targeting Arthur Frobisher, one of the country's wealthiest CEOs. As Patty battles Frobisher and his attorney, Ellen learns what it takes to win at all costs.

Notes

Title from container.

Originally broadcast as individual episodes on FX in 2007.

Contains all 13 episodes from the first season.

Special features: cast and crew commentaries ; deleted scenes ; "Willful acts : the making of Damages" featurette ; "Trust no one : insight from the creators" featurette ; "Understanding class action : interactive guide."

Contents

• Get me a lawyer (pilot) ; Jesus, Mary & Joe Cocker ; And my paralyzing fear of death ; Tastes like a Ho-Ho ; A regular Earl Anthony
• She spat at me ; We are not animals ; Blame the victim ; Do you regret what we did? ; Sort of like a family
• I hate these people ; There's no "we' anymore ; Because I know Patty.