The ghost writer ; Rogue trader ; Velvet goldmine ; The impossible.

DVD

The ghost writer ; Rogue trader ; Velvet goldmine ; The impossible.

Summary:

The ghost writer: When a gifted ghostwriter is hired to write the memoirs of former British Prime Minister Adam Lang, he quickly finds himself trapped in a web of political and sexual intrigue. Lang is implicated in a scandal over his administration's harsh tactics, and as the ghostwriter digs into the politician's past, he discovers secrets that threaten to jeopardize international relations forever.

Rogue trader: When futures trader Nick Leeson is sent to Singapore by the 200-year-old Barings Bank, he dreams of making a killing in the stock market. Nick's firm believes he's the most successful trader they've ever employed -- but he secretly begins to steal vast amounts of their money to cover his risky financial wagering.

Velvet goldmine: It's been 10 years since glam-rock superstar Brian Slade faked his own death and vanished from the spotlight. Now, it's the job of an investigative reporter to locate this living legend and uncover the truth behind his disappearance.

The impossible: Based on a true story of a family caught, with tens of thousands of strangers, in the mayhem of one of the worst natural catastrophes of our time. But the true-life terror is tempered by the unexpected displays of compassion, courage, and simple kindness that Maria and her family encounter during the darkest hours of their lives.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 463 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Distributor: Santa Monica, California : Lions Gate Home Entertainment

Content descriptions

General Note:: The ghost writer based on the novel The ghost by Robert Harris.

Rogue trader based on the book by Nicholas Leeson and Edward Whitley.
Formatted Contents Note:: The ghost writer (2010) (128 min.) / Summit Entertainment and Alain Sarde and Robert Benmussa present an R.P. Films, France 2 Cinema, Elfte Babelsburg Film Gmbh, Runteam III Ltd production ; produced by Roman Polanski, Robert Benmussa, Alain Sarde ; screenplay by Robert Harris and Roman Polanski ; directed by Roman Polanski -- Rogue trader (1999) (102 min.) / Granada and Newmarket Capital Group present a Granada Film/David Paradine production ; written and directed by James Dearden ; produced by James Dearden, Paul Raphael, Janette Day -- Velvet goldmine (1998) (119 min.) / Newmarket Capital Group ; Goldwyn Films International ; Miramax Films ; Film Four & Zenith present a Zenith productions/Killer Films production in association with Single Cell Pictures ; story by James Lyons and Todd Haynes ; co-producer Olivia Stewart ; produced by Christine Vachon ; written and directed by Todd Haynes -- The impossible (2012) (114 min.) / Summit Entertainment and Mediaset España present ; an Apaches Entertainment and Telecino Cinema production in association with La Trini Canal + ICAA IVAC and Generalitat Valenciana ; produced by Belén Atienza [and others] ; directed by J.A. Bayona ; story by María Belón ; written by Sergio G. Sánchez.
Participant or Performer Note:: The ghost writer: Ewan McGregor, Pierce Brosnan, Kim Cattrall, Olivia Williams, Tom Wilkinson, Timothy Hutton, Jon Bernthal, David Rintoul, Robert Pugh, Eli Wallach.

Rogue trader: Ewan McGregor, Anna Friel.

Velvet goldmine: Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Toni Collette ; Christian Bale.

The impossible: Ewan McGregor, Naomi Watts, Tom Holland, Samuel Joslin, Oaklee Pendergast, Marta Etura, Sönke Möhring, Geraldine Chaplin.
Target Audience Note:: The ghost writer MPAA rating: PG-13; for language, brief nudity/sexuality, some violence and a drug reference.

Rogue trader MPAA rating: R; for language and some sexuality.

Velvet goldmine: MPAA rating: R; for strong sexual content, nudity, language, and drug use.

The impossible: MPAA rating: PG-13, intense realistic disaster sequences, including disturbing injury images and brief nudity.
System Details Note:: DVD ; region 1 ; widescreen ; Dolby Digital stereo.