Tropic thunder [videorecording] / DreamWorks Pictures presents a Red Hour production ; produced by Stuart Cornfeld, Ben Stiller, Eric McLeod ; story by Ben Stiller & Justin Theroux ; screenplay by Justin Theroux & Ben Stiller and Etan Cohen ; directed by Ben Stiller.
Watch John 'Four Leaf' Tayback as he fights a gruesome battle during the Vietnam War. But, this is actually a scene from 'Tropic Thunder, ' a big-budget adaptation of Tayback's wartime memoir. Starring as the central platoon are Speedman, Lazarus, Chino and Portnoy, as well as young character actor Kevin Sandusky. To play the character of African American Sgt. Osiris, Lazarus dyes his skin dark and refuses to break from character. When a scene goes awry, the film's director, Damien Cockburn goes off. With filming a month behind schedule only five days into shooting, the real 'Four Leaf' takes Cockburn aside and suggests that he drop the actors in a real jungle and use hidden cameras to capture the action. Chaos and insanity ensue.
Record details
- ISBN: 1415740097
- ISBN: 9781415740095
- ISBN: 1415747121
- ISBN: 9781415747124
- ISBN: 9789736350153
- ISBN: 9736350150
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (106 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen.
- Publisher: Universal City, California : DreamWorks Home Entertainment, [2008]
- Copyright: ©2008
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally produced as a motion picture in 2008. Special features: Cast commentary with Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey, Jr.; Blowing $#%+ up; The hot LZ; cast of Tropic thunder; Make-up test with Tom Cruise; Full mags; Rain of madness trailer; MTV Movie Awards, Tropic thunder. |
| Restrictions on Access Note: | For private home use only. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, John Toll ; editor, Greg Hayden ; music, Theodore Shapiro. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Robert Downey, Jr., Jack Black, Jay Baruchel, Brandon T. Jackson, Ben Stiller, Steve Coogan, Danny McBride, Nick Nolte, Bill Hader, Matthew McConaughey, Tom Cruise. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: R; for pervasive language including sexual references, violent content, and drug material. |
| System Details Note: | DVD; NTSC, region 1; wide screen; Dolby digital 5.1. |
| Language Note: | English, French or Spanish dialogue with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Motion picture actors and actresses > United States > Drama. Motion pictures > Production and direction > United States > Drama. Hidden camera photography > Drama. Film adaptations > Drama. |
| Genre: | Comedy films. Action and adventure films. Feature films. Fiction films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Film adaptations. |
Available copies
- 22 of 22 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 22 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | DVD GEN TRO (Text) | 36015000537866 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Sneads Ferry Branch Library | DVD GEN TRO (Text) | 36015001150727 | Adult Video | Available | - |
