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The Resource The way back., a Newmarket Films in association with Wreken Hill Entertainment and Image Entertainment release ; Exclusive Media Group, National Geographic Entertainment, Imagenation Abu Dhabi present ; an Exclusive Films production ; a Peter Weir film ; screenplay by Peter Weir and Keith Clarke ; produced by Joni Levin, Peter Weir, Duncan Herderson, Nigel Sinclair ; directed by Peter Weir

The way back., a Newmarket Films in association with Wreken Hill Entertainment and Image Entertainment release ; Exclusive Media Group, National Geographic Entertainment, Imagenation Abu Dhabi present ; an Exclusive Films production ; a Peter Weir film ; screenplay by Peter Weir and Keith Clarke ; produced by Joni Levin, Peter Weir, Duncan Herderson, Nigel Sinclair ; directed by Peter Weir

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"Inspired by an incredible true story... begins in 1940 when seven prisoners attempt the impossible: escape from a brutal Siberian gulag. Thus begins a treacherous 4,500-mile trek to freedom across the world's most merciless landscapes. They have little food and few supplies. They don't know or trust each other. But together, they must withstand nature at its most extreme. Their humanity is further tested when they meet a teenage runaway who begs to join them on their quest"--Container
Language
  • eng
  • spa
  • eng
  • eng
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Publication
Extent
1 videodisc (133 min.)
Note
  • Inspired by the book "The long walk" by Slavomir Rawicz
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 2010
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The way back.
Title
The way back.
Statement of responsibility
a Newmarket Films in association with Wreken Hill Entertainment and Image Entertainment release ; Exclusive Media Group, National Geographic Entertainment, Imagenation Abu Dhabi present ; an Exclusive Films production ; a Peter Weir film ; screenplay by Peter Weir and Keith Clarke ; produced by Joni Levin, Peter Weir, Duncan Herderson, Nigel Sinclair ; directed by Peter Weir
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Language
  • eng
  • spa
  • eng
  • eng
Summary
"Inspired by an incredible true story... begins in 1940 when seven prisoners attempt the impossible: escape from a brutal Siberian gulag. Thus begins a treacherous 4,500-mile trek to freedom across the world's most merciless landscapes. They have little food and few supplies. They don't know or trust each other. But together, they must withstand nature at its most extreme. Their humanity is further tested when they meet a teenage runaway who begs to join them on their quest"--Container
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TEFMT
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videorecording
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Way back (Motion picture : 2010)
Credits note
Director of photography, Russell Boyd ; film editor, Lee Smith ; music, Burkhard Dallwitz
Dewey number
791.43/72
Intended audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; for violent content, depiction of physical hardships, a nude image and brief strong language
Language note
English dialogue, optional Spanish subtitles ; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
LC call number
PN1997.2
LC item number
.W39 2011
PerformerNote
Ed Harris, Jim Sturgess, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Mark Strong
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
  • 1944-
  • 1950-
  • 1994-
  • 1963-
  • 1976-
  • 1944-
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  • Levin, Joni
  • Herderson, Duncan
  • Sinclair, Nigel
  • Boyd, Russell
  • Smith, Lee
  • Dallwitz, Burkhard
  • Harris, Ed
  • Sturgess, Jim
  • Ronan, Saoirse
  • Strong, Mark
  • Farrell, Colin
  • Weir, Peter
  • Clarke, Keith R.
  • Rawicz, Slavomir
  • Image Entertainment (Firm)
  • Newmarket Films
  • Exclusive Media Group
  • National Geographic Entertainment (Firm)
  • Imagenation Abu Dhabi (Firm)
  • Exclusive Films
Runtime
133
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  • World War, 1939-1945
  • World War, 1939-1945
  • Escapes
  • Prisoners of war
  • Prisoners of war
  • Runaway teenagers
Technique
live action
Label
The way back., a Newmarket Films in association with Wreken Hill Entertainment and Image Entertainment release ; Exclusive Media Group, National Geographic Entertainment, Imagenation Abu Dhabi present ; an Exclusive Films production ; a Peter Weir film ; screenplay by Peter Weir and Keith Clarke ; produced by Joni Levin, Peter Weir, Duncan Herderson, Nigel Sinclair ; directed by Peter Weir
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Publication
Note
  • Inspired by the book "The long walk" by Slavomir Rawicz
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 2010
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
1291695
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (133 min.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
014381693829
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
NMF6938
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • (Sirsi) 1291695
  • (OCoLC)701717393
System details
DVD, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround
Video recording format
DVD
Label
The way back., a Newmarket Films in association with Wreken Hill Entertainment and Image Entertainment release ; Exclusive Media Group, National Geographic Entertainment, Imagenation Abu Dhabi present ; an Exclusive Films production ; a Peter Weir film ; screenplay by Peter Weir and Keith Clarke ; produced by Joni Levin, Peter Weir, Duncan Herderson, Nigel Sinclair ; directed by Peter Weir
Publication
Note
  • Inspired by the book "The long walk" by Slavomir Rawicz
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 2010
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
1291695
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (133 min.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
014381693829
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
NMF6938
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • (Sirsi) 1291695
  • (OCoLC)701717393
System details
DVD, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround
Video recording format
DVD

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