Night crossing
(DVD)
Contributors
McGreevey, John, screenwriter.
Leetch, Tom, 1933-1993, film producer.
Mann, Delbert, 1920-2007, film director.
Hurt, John, 1940-2017, actor.
Alexander, Jane, 1939- actor.
Leetch, Tom, 1933-1993, film producer.
Mann, Delbert, 1920-2007, film director.
Hurt, John, 1940-2017, actor.
Alexander, Jane, 1939- actor.
Published
[United States] : Disney, 2004.
Format
DVD
ISBN
0788851403, 9780788851407
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 107 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Alachua Branch - Children's Video | DVD JDRAMA WAL | In |
| Tower Road Branch - Children's Video | DVD JDRAMA WAL | Reshelving |
| Waldo Branch - Children's Video | DVD JDRAMA WAL | In |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Action and adventure films.
Escapes -- Germany -- Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Historical films.
Political refugees -- Germany (East) -- Drama.
Political refugees -- Germany (West) -- Drama.
Strelzyk family -- Drama.
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Wetzel family -- Drama.
Escapes -- Germany -- Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Historical films.
Political refugees -- Germany (East) -- Drama.
Political refugees -- Germany (West) -- Drama.
Strelzyk family -- Drama.
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Wetzel family -- Drama.
More Details
Published
[United States] : Disney, 2004.
Language
English
ISBN
0788851403, 9780788851407
UPC
786936233643
Notes
General Note
"Written by John McGreevey based on the true story of the Strelzyk and Wetzel families"--Credits.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1982.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Tony Imi ; editor, Gordon D. Brenner ; music, Jerry Goldsmith.
Participants/Performers
John Hurt, Jane Alexander, Glynnis O'Connor, Doug McKeon, Beau Bridges, Ian Bannen, Klaus Löwitsch.
Description
A gripping portrayal of the true story of two families' daring escape from East Germany to the West, using a homemade hot-air balloon. Peter Strelzyk and Günter Wetzel meticulously plan the risky journey, facing numerous obstacles including suspicion from neighbors and doubts about their plan's success. As tensions rise in East Germany, their determination to seek freedom drives them to overcome setbacks and navigate the perils of crossing the Berlin Wall.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: PG.
System Details
DVD, region 1, NTSC, fullscreen presentation; Dolby Digital surround.
Language
Soundtracks in English or French; optional subtitles in Spanish; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH); closed-captioned in English.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
McGreevey, J., Leetch, T., Mann, D., Hurt, J., Alexander, J., O'Connor, G., McKeon, D., Bridges, B., Bannen, I., Löwitsch, K., Imi, T., Brenner, G. D. 1., Goldsmith, J., & Goldsmith, J. (2004). Night crossing . Disney.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)John, McGreevey et al.. 2004. Night Crossing. Disney.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)John, McGreevey et al.. Night Crossing Disney, 2004.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)McGreevey, John,, et al. Night Crossing Disney, 2004.
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