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The Resource Seven pounds, Columbia Pictures presents ; in association with Relativity Media an Overbrook Entertainment production ; an Escape Artists production ; produced by Todd Black, James Lassiter, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch, Will Smith ; written by Grant Nieporte ; directed by Gabriele Muccino

Seven pounds, Columbia Pictures presents ; in association with Relativity Media an Overbrook Entertainment production ; an Escape Artists production ; produced by Todd Black, James Lassiter, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch, Will Smith ; written by Grant Nieporte ; directed by Gabriele Muccino

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Tim Thomas was a gifted aerospace engineer with a beautiful wife. Then, while using his cell phone while driving, his car wandered across lanes and he became responsible for the deaths of 7 others, including his wife. Unable to forgive himself, Tim sets out to give "pounds of flesh" that will give new life to 7 deserving individuals to make up for the 7 lives he destroyed. Tim intends to kill himself and to bestow gifts to 7 worthy people, which includes body organs and material possessions. He personally investigates 7 people to verify that they are indeed the right people he should help and plans to have his best friend see that his wishes are carried out after he is dead. When he begins to fall in love with one of the people he is trying to help, his plan threatens to unravel
Language
  • eng
  • fre
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
  • eng
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Widescreen.
Extent
1 videodisc (approximately 123 min.)
Note
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 2008
  • Special features: Commentary with director Gabriele Muccino; seven views on Seven Pounds; creating the perfect ensemble; The box jellyfish: world's deadliest co-star; Emily's passion: the art of the printing press; deleted scenes
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9781435904682
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Seven pounds
Title
Seven pounds
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Columbia Pictures presents ; in association with Relativity Media an Overbrook Entertainment production ; an Escape Artists production ; produced by Todd Black, James Lassiter, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch, Will Smith ; written by Grant Nieporte ; directed by Gabriele Muccino
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  • eng
  • fre
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
  • eng
Summary
Tim Thomas was a gifted aerospace engineer with a beautiful wife. Then, while using his cell phone while driving, his car wandered across lanes and he became responsible for the deaths of 7 others, including his wife. Unable to forgive himself, Tim sets out to give "pounds of flesh" that will give new life to 7 deserving individuals to make up for the 7 lives he destroyed. Tim intends to kill himself and to bestow gifts to 7 worthy people, which includes body organs and material possessions. He personally investigates 7 people to verify that they are indeed the right people he should help and plans to have his best friend see that his wishes are carried out after he is dead. When he begins to fall in love with one of the people he is trying to help, his plan threatens to unravel
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videorecording
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  • Seven pounds (Motion picture)
  • Seven pounds (Motion picture)
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Credits note
Director of photography, Philippe Le Sourd ; editor, Hughes Winborne ; music, Angelo Milli ; costume designer, Sharen Davis ; production designer, J. Michael Riva
Dewey number
791.43/72
Intended audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic material, some disturbing content and a scene of sensuality
Language note
English or dubbed French dialogue, English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned in English
LC call number
PN1997.2
LC item number
.S48 2009
PerformerNote
Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, Michael Ealy, Barry Pepper
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  • 1968-
  • 1970-
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  • Muccino, Gabriele
  • Nieporte, Grant
  • Black, Todd
  • Lassiter, James
  • Blumenthal, Jason
  • Tisch, Steve
  • Smith, Will
  • Dawson, Rosario
  • Harrelson, Woody
  • Ealy, Michael
  • Pepper, Barry
  • Milli, Angelo
  • Columbia Pictures
  • Relativity Media
  • Overbrook Entertainment (Firm)
  • Escape Artists (Firm)
  • Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm)
Runtime
123
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  • Aerospace engineers
  • Cell phones and traffic accidents
  • Atonement
  • Man-woman relationships
  • Relaciones hombre-mujer
  • Aerospace engineers
  • Atonement
  • Cell phones and traffic accidents
  • Man-woman relationships
  • United States
Technique
live action
Label
Seven pounds, Columbia Pictures presents ; in association with Relativity Media an Overbrook Entertainment production ; an Escape Artists production ; produced by Todd Black, James Lassiter, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch, Will Smith ; written by Grant Nieporte ; directed by Gabriele Muccino
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Note
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 2008
  • Special features: Commentary with director Gabriele Muccino; seven views on Seven Pounds; creating the perfect ensemble; The box jellyfish: world's deadliest co-star; Emily's passion: the art of the printing press; deleted scenes
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videodisc
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  • vd
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rdacarrier
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multicolored
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quadrophonic multichannel or surround
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two-dimensional moving image
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  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
ocn297119209
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Widescreen.
Extent
1 videodisc (approximately 123 min.)
Isbn
9781435904682
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
043396249158
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
  • 24915
  • 24917
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
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videodisc
System details
DVD, NTSC, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (2.40:1); Dolby Digital 5.1 surround
Video recording format
DVD
Label
Seven pounds, Columbia Pictures presents ; in association with Relativity Media an Overbrook Entertainment production ; an Escape Artists production ; produced by Todd Black, James Lassiter, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch, Will Smith ; written by Grant Nieporte ; directed by Gabriele Muccino
Publication
Note
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 2008
  • Special features: Commentary with director Gabriele Muccino; seven views on Seven Pounds; creating the perfect ensemble; The box jellyfish: world's deadliest co-star; Emily's passion: the art of the printing press; deleted scenes
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
ocn297119209
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Widescreen.
Extent
1 videodisc (approximately 123 min.)
Isbn
9781435904682
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
043396249158
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
  • 24915
  • 24917
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System details
DVD, NTSC, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (2.40:1); Dolby Digital 5.1 surround
Video recording format
DVD

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