To kill a mockingbird

Author

Robert Mulligan

Call Number

• DVD DRAMA (OSH)

Edition

50th anniversary ed.

Languages

English or French dialogue; optional French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Performers

Gregory Peck, Robert Duvall, Mary Badham, Philip Alford, John Megna, Ruth White, Paul Fix, Brock Peters, Frank Overton, Rosemary Murphy, Collin Wilcox.

Publication Information

Universal City, CA : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2012]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (130 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Not rated.

Summary

Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era South, defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge, and his kids against prejudice.

Notes

Based upon Harper Lee's novel "To kill a mockingbird."

Originally released as a motion picture in 1962.

Bonus features: "Fearful symmetry," a feature-length documentary on the making of To kill a mockingbird with cast and crew interviews and a visit to author Harper Lee's home town ; "A conversation with Gregory Peck," a feature-length documentary on one of the most beloved actors in film history with interviews, film clips, home movies and more ; Academy Award Best Actor acceptance speech ; American Film Institute lifetime achievement award: Gregory Peck's memorable remarks upon receiving the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award ; excerpt from the Academy tribute to Gregory Peck: Cecilia Peck's heartwarming farewell to her father given at the Academy in celebration of his life ; Scout remembers: Actress Mary Badham shares her experiences working with Gregory Peck ; feature commentary with director Robert Mulligan and producer Alan Pakula ; original theatrical trailer ; "100 years of Universal: restoring the classics," an in-depth look at the intricate process of preserving the studio's film legacy.