2001, a space odyssey

Author

Stanley Kubrick

Call Number

• BLU-RAY SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY (CEN)

Edition

Blu-ray version.

Languages

In English, French, Catilian & Latin Spanish, with optional French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, English descriptive audio.

Performers

Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, Daniel Richter, Leonard Rossiter, Margaret Tyzack, Robert Beatty, Sean Sullivan, Douglas Rain (voice).

Publication Information

[Burbank, California] : Warner Bros. Entertainment, [2018]

Physical Description

2 videodiscs (149 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: G.

Summary

Mankind discovers a mysterious alien artifact buried on the moon, which leads to a space expedition that may uncover its source, and perhaps the secrets of evolution and life itself.

Notes

Title from container.

"Restored and remixed 5.1 and original 1968 theatrical audio formatted for 5.1"--Container.

Based on the story "The sentinel" by Arthur C. Clarke.

Originally produced as a motion picture in 1968.

Special features: Commentary by Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood ; Channel Four documentary 2001: the making of a myth ; 4 insightful featurettes: Standing on the shoulders of Kubrick: the legacy of 2001, Vision of a future passed: the prophecy of 2001, 2001: a space odyssey--a look behind the future, What is out there? ;2001: FX and early conceptual artwork ; Look: Stanley Kubrick! ; audio-only bonus: 1966 Kubrick interview conducted by Jeremy Bernstein ; theatrical trailer.