Upon unearthing a one-of-a-kind, blood red violin, appraiser Charles Morritz uncovers the spectacular journey of the long-lost masterpiece - how it changed hands and the lives of all who touched it
1 videodisc (130 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in polychrome digital optical stereo Dolby video file DVD video region 1
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: R
Notes:
Originally released as a motion picture in 1998 Parallel titles in French, Italian, German and Mandarin appear behind main title Director of photography, Alain Dostie ; editor, Gaëtan Huot ; music, John Corigliano ; costume designer, Renée April ; production designer, François Séguin Carlo Cecchi, Irene Grazioli, Jean-Luc Bideau, Greta Scacchi, Jason Flemyng, Sylvia Chang, Colm Feore, Don McKellar, Samuel L. Jackson DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital stereo In English with optional English and Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned Academy Awards, 2000: Best music, original score
Contents:
Red violin Auction Private conversation Maestro Prodigy Tutor Keeping time Solace Auditions Early departure Gypsy player Fetid corpse Afflicted Pope foundation New owner March Offering Second opinion Reserves Organic compound The genesis Instrument of deceit Very special End credits