Gangs of New York [videorecording] / Miramax Films presents an Alberto Grimaldi production ; a Martin Scorsese picture ; producers, Alberto Grimaldi, Harvey Weinstein ; screenplay writers, Jay Cocks, Steven Zaillian, Kenneth Lonergan ; director, Martin Scorsese.
In 1846, waves of Irish immigrants poured into the New York neighborhood of Five Points. "Billy the Butcher" bands his fellow "Native Americans" into a gang to take on the Irish gang "The Dead Rabbits," organized by Priest Vallon. After a bloody clash Vallon is dead and his son ends up in a brutal reform school. In 1862, that boy returns to seek vengeance against the man that killed his father.
Record details
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (167 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inches
- Edition: Widescreen
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally released as a motion picture in 2002. Special features: costume design featurette; set design featurette; history of the five points featurette; exploring the sets of Gangs of New York with multiple angles utilizing 360 degree shots of the sets; U2 music video The hands that built America; Discovery Channel special "Uncovering the real Gangs of New York"; The five points study guide: Luc Sante introduction and five points vocabulary; Feature commentary with Martin Scorsese; theatreal trailer; teaser trailer. Title from container. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Michael Ballhaus ; editor, Thelma Schoonmaker ; original music, Howard Shore ; costume designer, Sandy Powell ; production designer, Dante Ferretti. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Leonardo Dicaprio, Daniel Day Lewis, Cameron Diaz, Jim Broadbent, John C. Reilly, Henry Thomas, Brendan Gleeson, Liam Neeson. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: R; for intense strong violence, sexuality/nudity and language. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, NTSC, Region 1, widescreen ; Dolby Digital 5.1. |
| Language Note: | English or French dialogue; Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). |
| Awards Note: | Golden Globes, USA, 2003: Golden Globe - Best Director - Motion Picture (Martin Scorsese); Best Original Song - Motion Picture (U2 (music/lyrics) For the song "The Hands That Built America"). |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Crime > New York (State) > New York > 19th century > Drama. Gangs > New York (State) > Five Points > Drama. Immigrants > New York (State) > New York > Drama. Immigrants > New York (State) > New York > Economic conditions > 19th century > Drama. Immigrants > United States > History > 19th century > Drama. Irish drama > New York (State) > New York > Drama. Five Points (New York, N.Y.) > History > 19th century > Drama. |
| Genre: | Crime films. Feature films. Gangster films. Historical films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 25 of 25 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Harnett County Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 25 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn Public Library | F Gan 247 D -248 D (Text) | 33436001524427 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Erwin Public Library | DVD F Gan 055-055 B (Text) | 33631001342230 | Adult Video | Available | - |
Summary:
In 1846, waves of Irish immigrants poured into the New York neighborhood of Five Points. "Billy the Butcher" bands his fellow "Native Americans" into a gang to take on the Irish gang "The Dead Rabbits," organized by Priest Vallon. After a bloody clash Vallon is dead and his son ends up in a brutal reform school. In 1862, that boy returns to seek vengeance against the man that killed his father.
