Cover image for Patrick Melrose [DVD video]
Title:
Patrick Melrose [DVD video]
Added Author:
Berger, Edward, 1970- television director.

Nicholls, David, 1966- screenwriter.

Cumberbatch, Benedict, 1976- actor.

Leigh, Jennifer Jason, 1962- actor.

Weaving, Hugo, 1960- actor.

Danner, Blythe, actor.

Television adaptation of (work). St. Aubyn, Edward, 1960- Patrick Melrose series.
Publication Date:
2019

2018
Publication Information:
Silver Spring, MD : Acorn, [2019]

[United States] : RLJ Entertainment

©2018
Physical Description:
2 videodiscs (approximately 302 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (36 pages : color illustrations ; 15 cm)
Abstract:
Chronicling the hilarious highs and devastating lows of his tumultuous life, this blackly humorous drama follows Patrick from his childhood trauma at the hands of an abusive father and neglectful mother, to the peak of his heroin addiction, and his attempts to stay sober and support his family.
General Note:
Wide screen (16:9).

Based on the books by Edward St Aubyn.

Originally broadcast as a television mini-series in 2018.

Special features: Behind-the-scenes featurette.
Performers:
Benedict Cumberbatch, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hugo Weaving, Blythe Danner, Holliday Grainger, Celia Imirie, Anna Madeley, Sebastian Maltz, Prasanna Puwanarajah, Jessica Raine, Pip Torrens, Indira Varma, Allison Williams, Harriet Walter.
Technical Details:
DVD, region 1 NTSC, 16:9 widescreen; Dolby Digital 5.1; color.
Subject Term:
Upper class families -- England -- Drama.

Drug addicts -- Drama.

Dysfunctional families -- England -- Drama.

Upper class -- England -- Drama.
Genre:
Television mini-series.

Fiction television programs.

Television adaptations.
Language:
English
Additional Language:
English dialogue; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
Added Corporate Author:
Acorn Media (Firm), publisher.

RLJ Entertainment distributor.
Audience:
Not rated.
Holds: