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The Resource The Fighting Temptations, Paramount Pictures presents an MTV Films production in association with Handprint Films, a Jonathan Lynn film ; produced by David Gale, Loretha Jones, Jeff Pollack ; screenplay by Elizabeth Hunter and Saladin K. Patterson ; directed by Jonathan Lynn

The Fighting Temptations, Paramount Pictures presents an MTV Films production in association with Handprint Films, a Jonathan Lynn film ; produced by David Gale, Loretha Jones, Jeff Pollack ; screenplay by Elizabeth Hunter and Saladin K. Patterson ; directed by Jonathan Lynn

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Summary
Darren is a New York ad executive who travels to a small town in the deep south after receiving word that his aunt has left him a sizable inheritance. Darren is informed that he will only receive the money if he successfully leads a local gospel choir to victory at an upcoming competition. Darren takes on the task of finding the best singers in town and forming the group. There, he meets Lilly, a single mother who not only possesses an incredible voice but also the ability to warm Darren's cold heart
Language
  • eng
  • fre
  • eng
  • eng
Work
Publication
Edition
Widescreen version.
Extent
1 videodisc (122 min.)
Note
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 2003
  • Special features: 8 extended music numbers; 7 extended scenes; theatrical trailer
Contents
  • Special features: Widescreen version enhanced for 16:9 TVs
  • 8 extended music numbers
  • 7 extended scenes
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Language: English 5.1 surround ; English Dolby surround ; French Dolby surround
  • Subtitles: English
Isbn
9780792197089
Instance
Label
The Fighting Temptations
Title
The Fighting Temptations
Statement of responsibility
Paramount Pictures presents an MTV Films production in association with Handprint Films, a Jonathan Lynn film ; produced by David Gale, Loretha Jones, Jeff Pollack ; screenplay by Elizabeth Hunter and Saladin K. Patterson ; directed by Jonathan Lynn
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Actor
Cinematographer
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Editor of moving image work
Film director
Film producer
Production designer
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Genre
Language
  • eng
  • fre
  • eng
  • eng
Summary
Darren is a New York ad executive who travels to a small town in the deep south after receiving word that his aunt has left him a sizable inheritance. Darren is informed that he will only receive the money if he successfully leads a local gospel choir to victory at an upcoming competition. Darren takes on the task of finding the best singers in town and forming the group. There, he meets Lilly, a single mother who not only possesses an incredible voice but also the ability to warm Darren's cold heart
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TEFMT
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videorecording
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BX95H6v_7t0
Credits note
Director of photography, Affonso Beato ; editor, Paul Hirsch ; music score, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, James Wright ; costume designer, Mary Jane Fort, Tracey A. White ; production designer, Victoria Paul
Dewey number
791.43/72
Intended audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; for some sexual references
Language note
English or dubbed French dialogue, English subtitles
LC call number
PN1997
LC item number
.F54t 2004 DVD
PerformerNote
Cuba Gooding, Jr., Beyoncé Knowles, Mike Epps, Faith Evans, Steve Harvey, Wendell Pierce, LaTanya Richardson, Dave Sheridan, Angie Stone
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  • 1968-
  • 1981-
  • 1973-
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  • 1949-
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  • 1941-
  • 1945-
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  • Gale, David
  • Jones, Loretha C.
  • Pollack, Jeff
  • Hunter, Elizabeth
  • Patterson, Saladin K.
  • Lynn, Jonathan
  • Gooding, Cuba
  • Beyoncé
  • Epps, Mike
  • Evans, Faith
  • Harvey, Steve
  • Pierce, Wendell
  • Richardson, LaTanya
  • Sheridan, Dave
  • Stone, Angie
  • Beato, Affonso
  • Hirsch, Paul
  • Jam, Jimmy
  • Fort, Mary Jane
  • Paul, Victoria
  • Paramount Pictures Corporation
  • MTV Films (Firm)
  • Handprint Films
Runtime
122
Series statement
Widescreen DVD collection
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  • Choirs (Music)
  • Gospel music
  • Man-woman relationships
  • Choirs (Music)
  • Gospel music
  • Man-woman relationships
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
Label
The Fighting Temptations, Paramount Pictures presents an MTV Films production in association with Handprint Films, a Jonathan Lynn film ; produced by David Gale, Loretha Jones, Jeff Pollack ; screenplay by Elizabeth Hunter and Saladin K. Patterson ; directed by Jonathan Lynn
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Copyright
Note
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 2003
  • Special features: 8 extended music numbers; 7 extended scenes; theatrical trailer
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
Contents
Special features: Widescreen version enhanced for 16:9 TVs -- 8 extended music numbers -- 7 extended scenes -- Theatrical trailer -- Language: English 5.1 surround ; English Dolby surround ; French Dolby surround -- Subtitles: English
Control code
ocm53479632
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Widescreen version.
Extent
1 videodisc (122 min.)
Isbn
9780792197089
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
032429284891
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
337814
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System details
DVD; Dolby Digital surround 5.1 or 2.0, DTS
Video recording format
DVD
Label
The Fighting Temptations, Paramount Pictures presents an MTV Films production in association with Handprint Films, a Jonathan Lynn film ; produced by David Gale, Loretha Jones, Jeff Pollack ; screenplay by Elizabeth Hunter and Saladin K. Patterson ; directed by Jonathan Lynn
Publication
Copyright
Note
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 2003
  • Special features: 8 extended music numbers; 7 extended scenes; theatrical trailer
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
Contents
Special features: Widescreen version enhanced for 16:9 TVs -- 8 extended music numbers -- 7 extended scenes -- Theatrical trailer -- Language: English 5.1 surround ; English Dolby surround ; French Dolby surround -- Subtitles: English
Control code
ocm53479632
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Widescreen version.
Extent
1 videodisc (122 min.)
Isbn
9780792197089
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
032429284891
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
337814
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System details
DVD; Dolby Digital surround 5.1 or 2.0, DTS
Video recording format
DVD

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