The golden compass [videorecording] / New Line Cinema presents in association with Ingenious Film Partners, a Scholastic production, a Depth of Field production ; produced by Deborah Forte, Bill Carraro ; screenplay by Chris Weitz ; directed by Chris Weitz.
Other Titles: Northern lights.
Edition: Widescreen.
Publisher: Burbank, CA : New Line Home Entertainment : Warner Home Video [distributor, 2008]
ISBN: 9780780680166
0780680162
Description: 1 videodisc (113 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject: Compass Drama.
Witches Drama.
Alliances Drama.
Human experimentation in psychology Drama.
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Compass Drama.
Witches Drama.
Alliances Drama.
Human experimentation in psychology Drama.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Credits: Director of photography, Henry Braham ; editors, Peter Hones, Anne V. Coates ; music, Alexandre Desplat ; costume designer, Ruth Myers ; production designer, Dennis Gassner ; senior visual effects supervisor, Michael Fink.
Performers: Nicole Kidman, Dakota Blue Richards, Sam Elliott, Eva Green, Ian McKellen, Ian McShane, Freddie Highmore, Kathy Bates, Kristin Scott Thomas, Daniel Craig.
Target Audience: MPAA rating: PG-13; sequences of fantasy violence.
Notes: English dialogue, English or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2007.
Based on the book "Northern lights" by Philip Pullman.
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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.
