PolyGram Video (Firm)
Overview
| Works: | 3,698 works in 5,101 publications in 6 languages and 38,685 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Drama Comedy films Biographical films Historical films Thrillers (Motion pictures) Film adaptations History Detective and mystery films Fantasy films Children's films |
| Roles: | Distributor, Production personnel, Publisher, Producer |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
PolyGram Video (Firm)
Elizabeth : the Golden Age by
Shekhar Kapur(
Visual
)
22 editions published between 1998 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 1,640 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recounts the intrigues and intricacies of court life during the tumultuous early years of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I
22 editions published between 1998 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 1,640 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recounts the intrigues and intricacies of court life during the tumultuous early years of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I
What dreams may come by
Vincent Ward(
Visual
)
19 editions published between 1998 and 2007 in English and held by 1,598 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Four years after Chris and Annie Nielsen lose their children in a traffic accident, Chris himself is killed and finds himself reunited with his children in a beautiful and astonishing afterlife, but Annie commits suicide in despair and is banished to a very different realm. Chris risks his own eternal happiness to find Annie and rescue her from her fate
19 editions published between 1998 and 2007 in English and held by 1,598 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Four years after Chris and Annie Nielsen lose their children in a traffic accident, Chris himself is killed and finds himself reunited with his children in a beautiful and astonishing afterlife, but Annie commits suicide in despair and is banished to a very different realm. Chris risks his own eternal happiness to find Annie and rescue her from her fate
When we were kings by
Léon Gast(
Visual
)
21 editions published between 1996 and 2003 in English and held by 995 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The untold story of the Rumble in the Jungle. This film offers a ringside seat to witness every breath and drop of sweat between two all- time heavyweight champions, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman
21 editions published between 1996 and 2003 in English and held by 995 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The untold story of the Rumble in the Jungle. This film offers a ringside seat to witness every breath and drop of sweat between two all- time heavyweight champions, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman
The Game by
David Fincher(
Visual
)
25 editions published between 1997 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 986 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In this thriller, Nicholas Van Orton, a shrewd and successful businessman who is always in control, has been enrolled by his brother in "The Game"--"a profound life experience" with no rules, which begins quietly but soon erupts in a confusing maze of devastating events. Terrorized by forces who seem intent on dismantling all that he has built, Van Orton has to win this deadly game or lose control of everything in his life."
25 editions published between 1997 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 986 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In this thriller, Nicholas Van Orton, a shrewd and successful businessman who is always in control, has been enrolled by his brother in "The Game"--"a profound life experience" with no rules, which begins quietly but soon erupts in a confusing maze of devastating events. Terrorized by forces who seem intent on dismantling all that he has built, Van Orton has to win this deadly game or lose control of everything in his life."
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels by
Guy Ritchie(
Visual
)
25 editions published between 1998 and 2006 in English and held by 967 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A streetwise charmer who loses his friends' money in a rigged game comes up with a plan to make everything come out right, but ends up in a comedy of errors
25 editions published between 1998 and 2006 in English and held by 967 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A streetwise charmer who loses his friends' money in a rigged game comes up with a plan to make everything come out right, but ends up in a comedy of errors
The big Lebowski by
Joel Coen(
Visual
)
20 editions published between 1997 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 878 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Dude" Lebowski is mistaken for another Lebowski who is rich and owes some thugs a lot of money. After Dude comes home one day to find that the thugs have broken in and ruined his favorite carpet, he vows to get even
20 editions published between 1997 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 878 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Dude" Lebowski is mistaken for another Lebowski who is rich and owes some thugs a lot of money. After Dude comes home one day to find that the thugs have broken in and ruined his favorite carpet, he vows to get even
Down by law by
Jim Jarmusch(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 1986 and 2010 in English and held by 844 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comedy feature about two lowlifes, a small time pimp and an unemployed disc jockey, framed for a crime they didn't commit, who escape from jail with an eccentric Italian tourist. Set in New Orleans and the swamps of Louisiana
7 editions published between 1986 and 2010 in English and held by 844 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comedy feature about two lowlifes, a small time pimp and an unemployed disc jockey, framed for a crime they didn't commit, who escape from jail with an eccentric Italian tourist. Set in New Orleans and the swamps of Louisiana
The Borrowers by
Mary Norton(
Visual
)
7 editions published in 1998 in English and held by 672 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A clan of thumb-size mischief makers stars in this eye-popping fantasy
7 editions published in 1998 in English and held by 672 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A clan of thumb-size mischief makers stars in this eye-popping fantasy
The portrait of a lady by
Jane Campion(
Visual
)
14 editions published between 1996 and 2001 in English and held by 662 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Isabel Archer is a young woman of daring independence and equally fierce desires. But her head-strong innocence is no match for the manipulations of her duplicitous friend Madame Merle and the devious Gilbert Osmond
14 editions published between 1996 and 2001 in English and held by 662 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Isabel Archer is a young woman of daring independence and equally fierce desires. But her head-strong innocence is no match for the manipulations of her duplicitous friend Madame Merle and the devious Gilbert Osmond
Fargo by
Joel Coen(
Visual
)
21 editions published between 1996 and 2006 in English and French and held by 516 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A midwestern policewoman investigates a series of brutal and interconnected crimes. Steadily, she tightens the net on the killers and their accomplices in a kidnapping scheme gone wildly wrong
21 editions published between 1996 and 2006 in English and French and held by 516 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A midwestern policewoman investigates a series of brutal and interconnected crimes. Steadily, she tightens the net on the killers and their accomplices in a kidnapping scheme gone wildly wrong
Carnal knowledge by
Mike Nichols(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 1999 and 2005 in English and held by 503 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the sexual triumphs and disasters of two American men as it traces their lives from college days to middle age
5 editions published between 1999 and 2005 in English and held by 503 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the sexual triumphs and disasters of two American men as it traces their lives from college days to middle age
Cats by
Andrew Lloyd Webber(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 1993 and 1999 in English and held by 490 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A musical based on Old Possum's book of practical cats by T.S. Eliot
10 editions published between 1993 and 1999 in English and held by 490 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A musical based on Old Possum's book of practical cats by T.S. Eliot
Dead man walking by
Tim Robbins(
Visual
)
16 editions published between 1995 and 2010 in English and French and held by 473 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the story of convicted killer Matthew Poncelet and Sister Helen Prejean, his spiritual advisor
16 editions published between 1995 and 2010 in English and French and held by 473 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the story of convicted killer Matthew Poncelet and Sister Helen Prejean, his spiritual advisor
The adventures of Priscilla, queen of the desert by
Stephan Elliott(
Visual
)
14 editions published between 1994 and 2005 in English and held by 471 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three drag queens from Sydney hit the road for Alice Springs in a bus dubbed "Priscilla." Their outrageous costumes, disco music and dancing get some pretty interesting feedback at every stop along the way
14 editions published between 1994 and 2005 in English and held by 471 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three drag queens from Sydney hit the road for Alice Springs in a bus dubbed "Priscilla." Their outrageous costumes, disco music and dancing get some pretty interesting feedback at every stop along the way
Hilary and Jackie by
Emily Watson(
Visual
)
5 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 471 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the complex relationship between sisters Jacqueline Du Pré & Hilary Du Pré, two English musical prodigies who led very different lives
5 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 471 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the complex relationship between sisters Jacqueline Du Pré & Hilary Du Pré, two English musical prodigies who led very different lives
Barney's great adventure-- the movie by Time-Life Video(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 1998 and 2003 in 3 languages and held by 430 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A trip to Grandpa's farm turns into an incredible journey as Barney and the gang look high and low for a magic egg that's about to hatch something very special
7 editions published between 1998 and 2003 in 3 languages and held by 430 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A trip to Grandpa's farm turns into an incredible journey as Barney and the gang look high and low for a magic egg that's about to hatch something very special
River's edge by
Tim Hunter(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 1987 and 2014 in English and held by 408 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on an actual event, a close-knit group of teenagers discover that one of their own has killed his girlfriend. Emotionally ill-prepared, they struggle to differentiate between friendship and responsibility
7 editions published between 1987 and 2014 in English and held by 408 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on an actual event, a close-knit group of teenagers discover that one of their own has killed his girlfriend. Emotionally ill-prepared, they struggle to differentiate between friendship and responsibility
Franklin by
Paulette Bourgeois(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1997 and 2005 in English and held by 335 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Franklin's Halloween: Franklin and his friends are planning a Halloween walk to Mr. Mole's "haunted house." Everyone knows that Bear is the bravest, but the question is who's going to be the scaredy-cat. Franklin is afriad that it will be him. Franklin's fort: Franklin and his friends plan to build a fort, but when the others decide to make it a tree fort, Franklin doesn't want to admit that he's afraid of heights
6 editions published between 1997 and 2005 in English and held by 335 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Franklin's Halloween: Franklin and his friends are planning a Halloween walk to Mr. Mole's "haunted house." Everyone knows that Bear is the bravest, but the question is who's going to be the scaredy-cat. Franklin is afriad that it will be him. Franklin's fort: Franklin and his friends plan to build a fort, but when the others decide to make it a tree fort, Franklin doesn't want to admit that he's afraid of heights
Franklin and the secret club by
Paulette Bourgeois(
Visual
)
5 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 323 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In "Franklin and the secret club," Franklin teaches Porcupine the true meaning of friendship. In "Franklin is messy," Franklin usually avoids tidying up until he steps on his prized sword and realizes the merits of "a place for everything."
5 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 323 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In "Franklin and the secret club," Franklin teaches Porcupine the true meaning of friendship. In "Franklin is messy," Franklin usually avoids tidying up until he steps on his prized sword and realizes the merits of "a place for everything."
Andrea Bocelli : a night in Tuscany by
Andrea Bocelli(
Visual
)
9 editions published in 1997 in 3 languages and held by 320 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Andrea Bocelli performs excerpts from various operas and songs with performers such as Sarah Brightman at the Piazza dei Cavalieri, Pisa, Italy
9 editions published in 1997 in 3 languages and held by 320 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Andrea Bocelli performs excerpts from various operas and songs with performers such as Sarah Brightman at the Piazza dei Cavalieri, Pisa, Italy
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Related Identities
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment (Firm) Publisher Producer
- Working Title Films Production personnel Producer
- Propaganda Films (Firm) Producer
- Scarry, Richard Author
- Gielgud, John 1904-2000 Actor
- CINAR Productions Inc
- Nelvana (Firm) Producer
- Kapur, Shekhar 1945- Director
- Fiennes, Joseph 1970- Actor
- Paramount Pictures Corporation (1914-1927)
Associated Subjects
Ali, Muhammad, Armada (1588) Attempted assassination Australia Borrowers (Fictitious characters) Bowlers Boxers (Sports) Brothers California--Los Angeles Capital punishment Capital punishment--Religious aspects Cats Criminals Death row inmates Eliot, T. S.--(Thomas Stearns), Elizabeth (Motion picture) Elizabeth--I,--Queen of England, England England--London Female impersonators Foreman, George, Friendship Future life Gangsters Gay men Great Britain Kidnapping Kings and rulers Kings and rulers--Succession Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Mary--I,--Queen of England, Minnesota Mistaken identity Murder Murderers North Dakota--Fargo Nuns Philip--II,--King of Spain, Police chiefs Policewomen Queens Raleigh, Walter,--Sir, Scotland Slackers Spain Spain.--Armada Unemployed United States Walsingham, Francis,--Sir,
