Dreamgirls [videorecording] (DVD -320) Dreamworks Pictures and Paramount Pictures present a Laurence Mark production ; produced by Laurence Mark ; written for the screen and directed by Bill Condon.
Edition:
2-disc showstopper ed.
Publisher:
Paramount Home Entertainment
Copyright Date:
2007
Description:
DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo., surround. 2 videodiscs (131 min.) : sd., col. ;
Based on the book by Tom Eyen. Golden Globes, USA, 2007: Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy ; Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (Eddie Murphy) ; Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (Jennifer Hudson) MPAA rating: PG-13; for langauges, some sexuality and drug content. Cast: Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose, Keith Robinson.
Summary:
Three young women Deena Jones, Effie White, and Lorrell Robinson desire to become pop stars. They get their wish when they are picked to be backup singers for the legendary James "Thunder" Early. When they are set free for leads, Curtis Taylor and Effie's brother C.C. decide that Deena should be the lead singer, which upsets Effie. The girls discover exactly what it takes to be in the music business and what they must give up to realize their dream.
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