Nickelodeon [videorecording] / Columbia Pictures presents ; written by W.D. Richter and Peter Bogdanovich ; produced by Irwin Winkler & Robert Chartoff ; directed by Peter Bogdanovich. The last picture show / Columbia Pictures presents ; a BBS production ; screenplay by Larry McMurtry and Peter Bagdanovich ; produced by Stephen J. Friedman ; directed by Peter Bogdanovich.
Nickelodeon: Ryan O'Neal, Burt Reynolds, Tatum O'Neal, Brian Keith, Stella Stevens, John Ritter, Jane Hitchcock. The last picture show: Timothy Bottoms, Jeff Bridges, Ellen Burstyn, Ben Johnson, Cloris Leachman, Cybill Shepherd. Title from container. "2-disc double feature"--Container. Nickelodeon originally released as a motion picture in 1976. The last picture show originally released as a motion picture in 1971. The last picture show based on the novel by Larry McMurtry. Nickelodeon special features: theatrical and director's cut versions; commentary with director Peter Bogdanovich (director's cut). The last picture show special features: commentary/discussion with director Peter Bogdanovich; The last picture show: a look back; theatrical re-release featurette; original theatrical trailer.
Contents:
disc 1. Nickelodeon theatrical version (ca. 122 min., color) ; Nickelodeon director's cut (ca. 125 min., black & white) -- disc 2. The last picture show (ca. 126 min., black & white).
Summary:
Nickelodeon: A heartfelt valentine to the early days of moviemaking, featuring a film director who literally stumbles into his job and an actor who becomes an overnight screen hero. The last picture show: A study of life in a small Texas town during the 1950s, following the exploits of two high school football stars.
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