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Summary:

This film is a loose adaptation of the real-life story of Elia Kazan's uncle who grew up as part of the Greek minority in Turkey. He travels to Constantinople to escape persecution, but dreams of living in America.

Contributors:

Kazan, Elia

Giallelis, Stathis, 1941-

Wolff, Frank, 1928-1971

Davis, Harry, 1896-1966

Gillen, David M.

Athena Enterprises Corporation

Warner Bros. Pictures (1923-1967)

Warner Home Video (Firm)

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc.

Languages:

English
French

Language Notes:

In English; with optional subtitles in English (SDH) or French.

Main Work:

America America (Motion picture : 1963)

Included Works:

Motion picture adaptation of: Elia Kazan [by Gillen, D.M.]

Subjects:

Greeks — Turkey — Drama

Turkey — Emigration and immigration — Drama

United States — Emigration and immigration — Drama

Greeks

Emigration and immigration

Turkey

Greece

United States

Genres:

Motion pictures

Fiction films

Feature films

Film adaptations

Video recordings for the hearing impaired

Drama

System Details:

DVD (NTSC); region 1; Dolby digital.

Performers:

Cast: Stathis Giallelis, Frank Wolff, Harry Davis, Elena Karam, Estelle Hemsley, Gregory Rozakis, Lou Antonio, Salem Ludwig, John Marley, Joanna Frank, Paul Mann, Linda Marsh, Robert H. Harris, Katharine Balfour.

Production Credits:

Director of photography, Haskell Wexler ; editor, Dede Allen ; music, Manos Hadjidakis ; lyrics by Nikos Gatsos.

General Notes:

Originally produced as a motion picture in 1963.
"c1963/Renewed c1991 Athena Enterprises Corporation"--Disc label.
Issued as part of a 16-title, 18-disc boxed set (Elia Kazan collection) with: A Letter to Elia (documentary); A tree grows in Brooklyn; Boomerang!; Gentleman's agreement; Pinky; Panic in the streets; A streetcar named Desire; Viva Zapata!; Man on a tightrope; On the waterfront; East of Eden; Baby doll; A face in the crowd; Wild river; and Splendor in the grass. Discs packaged in binder ([22] p. : ill. ; 20 x 29 cm.) entitled: The Elia Kazan Collection / selected by Martin Scorsese. Accompanied by hardcover book (100 p. : ill. ; 20 x 29 cm.) entitled: Elia Kazan / written by David M. Gillen.
Special features include commentary by Foster Hirsch.
Golden Globes, 1964: Best Motion Picture Director (Elia Kazan); Most Promising Newcomer - Male (Stathis Giallelis).
Academy Awards, 1964: Best Art Direction-Set Decoration (Gene Callahan).

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (168 min.) : sound, black & white ; 4 3/4 in.

Physical Characteristics:

plastic; metal; monochrome

Audio Characteristics:

digital; optical

Video Characteristics:

NTSC

Digital Characteristics:

video file; DVD video; region 1

Call Numbers:

AME 1963 DVD

Other Standard Numbers:

[Unknown Type]: 024543706465 (set)
Publisher Number, Warner Home Video: 2000043756

OCLC Numbers:

683258963