Directed by
Anthony Minghella (The English Patient),
this Civil War saga addresses romance, friendship, and the
ravages of war--both in the field and on the home front.
Far more than a simple love story, Minghella's film
captures the horrors of war for both those fighting it,
and for those left behind. Based on the Charles Frazier
novel, this is a tale of hope, longing, redemption, second
chances, and faith.
Ada Monroe (Nicole Kidman) is a proper lady who
accompanies her preacher father (Donald Sutherland) to
Cold Mountain, North Carolina. She waits for her love, W.P.
Inman (Jude Law)--a sensitive man with little use for many
words--to return from war. In the process she learns basic
survival skills and finds strength from no-nonsense Ruby
(Renée Zellweger), a spitfire who can work the land as
well as any man. Meanwhile, wounded Inman has had enough
of war and killing, and is slowly working his way back to
Ada despite the perils of being a Confederate deserter.
Law and Kidman are genuinely touching as two virtual
strangers who invest all of their faith in each other, and
Zellweger is astounding as the uncultured but
compassionate Ruby. Rounding out the cast is an impressive
array of actors, including Brendan Gleeson, Ray Winstone,
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Natalie Portman, Jack White (of
the White Stripes), Kathy Baker, Giovanni Ribisi, and many
others!!
Features/Specifications
Attractive Retail Box
Genre:
Dramas, Civil War, Drama, Romance, Slavery, War,
Drama (General)
Rated:
R (MPAA)
Rating Reason:
For Violence and Sexuality.
Starring:
Eileen Atkins, Kathy Baker, Lucas Black, James
Gammon, Brendan Gleeson, Philip Seymour Hoffman,
Charlie Hunnam, Nicole Kidman, Jude Law, Jena Malone,
Cillian Murphy, Natalie Portman, James Rebhorn,
Giovanni Ribisi, Ethan Suplee, Donald Sutherland,
Melora Walters, Jack White, Ray Winstone, Renée
Zellweger, Renee Zellweger, Renee Kathleen Zellweger
Directed By:
Anthony Minghella
Release Information:
Studio: Miramax Home Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: December 25, 2003
DVD Release Date: June 29, 2004
Run Time: 154 minutes
Production Company: Miramax Films
Package Type: Keep Case
Number of Discs: 2
Collector's Edition
Winner - Academy Award - Best Supporting Actress -
Renée Zellweger
DVD Features:
Encoding:
Region 1 (U.S.
and Canada only). This DVD will probably NOT
be viewable in other countries.
Aspect Ratio(s):
Widescreen anamorphic - 2.35:1
Available Audio Tracks:
English (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround)
English (DTS 5.1 Digital Surround)
French Language Track
Subtitles:
French and Spanish
Closed Captioned:
Yes
Bonus Features:
Deleted Scenes
Words & Music of Cold Mountain - Royce Hall
Special
Climbing Cold Mountain - Documentary
A Journey to Cold Mountain - Making-Of
Special
Feature Commentary with Writer/Director Anthony
Minghella and Editor Walter Murch