The golden compass

Weitz, Chris. (Added Author). Pullman, Philip, 1946- Northern lights. (Added Author). Nicole Kidman, Dakota Blue Richards, Sam Elliott, Eva Green, Christopher Lee, Tom Courtenay, Derek Jacobi, Daniel Craig. (Cast).

Summary: In a wondrous parallel world where witches soar the skies and Ice Bears rule the frozen North, one special girl is destined to hold the fate of the universe in her hands. When Lyra Belacqua becomes the keeper of the Golden Compass, she discovers that her world and all those beyond are threatened by the secret plans of Ms. Coulter. With the help of Lord Asriel and a group of unlikely allies ready to stand at her side, Lyra embarks on an extraordinary quest that celebrates friendship and courage against all odds.

Record details

Physical Description: videorecording
videodisc
1 videodisc (ca. 113 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition: Widescreen.
Publisher: [Burbank, Calif.] : New Line Productions ; Montreal : Distributed in Canada by Alliance Films, [2008]

Content descriptions

General Note:	Based on the book "Northern lights" by Philip Pullman. Originally released as a motion picture in 2007.
Participant or Performer Note:	Nicole Kidman, Dakota Blue Richards, Sam Elliott, Eva Green, Christopher Lee, Tom Courtenay, Derek Jacobi, Daniel Craig. Voices: Ian McKellen, Ian McShane, Freddie Highmore, Kathy Bates, Kristin Scott Thomas.
Target Audience Note:	MPAA rating: PG-13; sequences of fantasy violence.
System Details Note:	DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; DTS-ES 6.1 discrete surround, Dolby Digital 5.1 EX surround, Dolby Digital stereo. surround, DVD-9.
Language Note:	English or French dialogue with English or French subtitles; closed-captioned.