Notre Dame London: Fischer Hall Library

Troy

Troy [videorecording] / Warner Bros. Pictures ; directed by Wolfgang Petersen ; produced by Wolfgang Petersen, Diana Rathbun, Colin Wilson ; screenplay by David Benoff. - 2 disc widescreen format. - Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, c2004. - 2 videodiscs (162 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2004. Based on The Iliad by Homer. Special features [disc 2]: In the thick of the battle, from ruins to reality, Troy: an effects odyssey, gallery of the gods

Starring: Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, Diane Kruger, Brian Cox, Sean Bean, Brendan Gleeson, Peter O'Toole.

In 1193 B.C., Prince Paris, the son of the King of Troy falls in love with Helen, the wife of the king of Sparta, and convinces her to follow him away from her husband, Menelaus, the result is an epic war. The Greeks sail to Troy and lay siege. Achilles, the greatest warrior in all the world, is called in to fight against Troy and give Greece the upper hand. Hector, the eldest son of Priam, King of Troy, and the greatest Trojan warrior embodies the hopes of the people of his city.

MPAA rating: R [for graphic violence and some sexuality/nudity].


DVDs; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.


In English or French with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles.
Closed captioned.

1419893254 9781419893254

883929106721

28411 Warner Home Video.


Homer--Film adaptations.


Paris (Legendary character)--Drama.
Helen of Troy (Greek mythology)--Drama.
Achilles (Greek mythology)--Drama.
Trojan War--Drama.


Troy (Extinct city)--History--Drama.


Historical films.
Feature films.
DVD-Video discs.