Layer cake [videorecording] / Sony Pictures Classics presents in association with MARV Films, a Matthew Vaughn Production ; produced by Adam Bohling, David Reid, Matthew Vaughn ; screenplay by J.J. Connolly ; directed by Matthew Vaughn.
Planning to retire and begin a new life, Mr. X is a successful West End drug dealer who has been asked for one last favor: to negotiate the sale of one million hits of Ecstasy. Unfortunately for Mr. X, the pills were stolen from a Serbian drug lord who'll cut off his head if he sells them. And with a London crime czar promising to retire him permanently if he doesn't, Mr. X may be rightfully concerned about his future.
Record details
- ISBN: 1404980024
- ISBN: 9781404980020
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (105 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen; Special edition
- Publisher: Culver City, Calif. : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 2006.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Based on the novel "Layer cake" by J.J. Connolly. Originally produced in 2004. Special features: 14 deleted scenes with optional commentary; 2 alternate endings with optional commentary; director Matthew Vaughn and writer J.J. Connolly's commentary; making-of featurette; Q & A screening at the National Film Theatre in England; poster exploration gallery; 2 storyboard comparisons; previews. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Special features: Widescreen version -- Deleted scenes -- Two alternate endings -- Director and writer commentary --Q&A with director and Daniel Craig -- Behind-the-scenes featurette -- Language: English 5.1 Dolby digital ; French Dolby surround -- Subtitles: English, French, Chinese, Korean, Thai. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Ben Davis ; editor, Jon Harris ; music, Lisa Gerrard, Ilan Eshkeri ; costume designer, Stephanie Collie ; production designer, Kave Quinn. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Daniel Craig, Colm Meaney, Kenneth Cranham, George Harris, Jamie Foreman, Marcel Iures, Michael Gambon. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: R; for strong brutal violence, sexuality, nudity, pervasive language and drug use. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital surround. |
| Language Note: | English or dubbed French dialogue, English, French, Chinese, Korean and Thai subtitles; closed-captioned. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Drug dealers > Drama. Drug traffic > Drama. Ecstasy (Drug) > Drama. |
| Genre: | Feature films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 4 of 4 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Harnett County Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn Public Library | DVD F Lay 093 E (Text) | 33436001770756 | Adult Video | Available | - |
Summary:
Planning to retire and begin a new life, Mr. X is a successful West End drug dealer who has been asked for one last favor: to negotiate the sale of one million hits of Ecstasy. Unfortunately for Mr. X, the pills were stolen from a Serbian drug lord who'll cut off his head if he sells them. And with a London crime czar promising to retire him permanently if he doesn't, Mr. X may be rightfully concerned about his future.
