The golden compass [Blu-ray] / New Line Cinema presents in association with Ingenious Film Partners ; directed by Chris Weitz ; screenplay by Chris Weitz ; produced by Deborah Forte, Bill Carraro ; Scholastic Production ; Depth of Field Production.
Format:
[Blu-ray] /
Edition:
[Blu-ray edition].
Publisher:
New Line Home Entertainment,
Copyright Date:
2008
Description:
1 videodisc (approximately 113 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2007. Based on the book "Northern lights" by Philip Pullman. Nicole Kidman, Dakota Blue Richards, Sam Elliott, Eva Green, Christopher Lee, Tom Courtenay, Derek Jacobi, Ian McKellen, Ian McShane, Freddie Highmore, Kathy Bates, Kristin Scott Thomas, Ben Walker, Simon McBurney, Jim Carter, Clare Higgins, Jack Shepherd, Magda Szubanski, Daniel Craig.
Summary:
In a wondrous parallel world where witches soar the skies and Ice Bears rule the frozen North, one special girl is destined to hold the fate of the universe in her hands. When Lyra Belacqua becomes the keeper of the Golden Compass, she discovers that her world and all those beyond are threatened by the secret plans of Ms. Coulter. With the help of Lord Asriel and a group of unlikely allies ready to stand at her side, Lyra embarks on an extraordinary quest that celebrates friendship and courage against all odds.
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