Kundun / Kundun
DVD info
Title: Kundun
Original Title: Kundun
IMDb / Disneyinfo:   
Country: United States United States
Region: R1-US
NTSC / PAL: NTSC
Category: Live Action
Serie: Widescreen
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Release Date: 14-10-1998
Year: 1997
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1, 16x9
Length: 135 Minutes
Packaging: DVD Keepcase
Insert: Yes
Number of DVD's: 1
Chapters: 18
Dolby Digital 5.1: English
Subtitles: English SDH
Production: Touchstone Pictures, De Fina-Cappa, Dune Films, Reforma Films
Distribution: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
ISBN: 1-55890-866-8
UPC: 717951000576
Catalog Number: 14890-1
Spine Number: Keepcase = 14890
DVD: ???
Mint Marks Sample: ???
Synopsis
"Visually Stunning!" — The New York Times

Praised as one of the best films of the year, Kundun is a motion picture masterpiece directed by five-time Academy Award™-nominated* director Martin Scorsese. It's the incredible true story of one of the world's most fascinating leaders — Tibet's Dali Lama — and his daring struggle to rule a nation at one of the most challenging times in its history. Powerfully told and set against a backdrop of world politics — the film's release created an international uproar! Featuring a striking Oscar®-nominated** score by renowned composer Philip Glass, this extraordinary motion picture has been greeted with both controversy and worldwide acclaim — experience it for yourself!

"A Remarkable Achievement!" — USA Today

*Goodfellas - 1990 Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, The Last Temptation Of Christ - 1988 Director, Raging Bull - 1980 Director, The Ager of Innocence - 1994 Best Adapted Screenplay
**Best Original Dramatic Score, 1997
Cast
Original Other
Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong - Dalai Lama (Adult)
Gyurme Tethong - Dalai Lama (Age 12)
Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin - Dalai Lama (Age 5)
Tenzin Yeshi Paichang - Dalai Lama (Aged 2)
Tencho Gyalpo - Mother
Tenzin Topjar - Lobsang (5-10)
Tsewang Migyur Khangsar - Father
Tenzin Lodoe - Takster
Geshi Yeshi Gyatso - Lama of Sera
Losang Gyatso - The Messenger (as Lobsang Gyatso)
Sonam Phuntsok - Reting Rinpoche
Gyatso Lukhang - Lord Chamberlain
Lobsang Samten - Master of the Kitchen
Jigme Tsarong - Taktra Rimpoche (as Tsewang Jigme Tsarong)
Tenzin Trinley - Ling Rimpoche
Namgay Dorjee - Kashag / Nobleman #1 (as Ngawang Dorjee)
Phintso Thonden - Kashag / Nobleman #2
Chewang Tsering Ngokhang - Layman #1
Jamyang Tenzin - Norbu Thundrup
Tashi Dhondup - Lobsang (Adult)
Jampa Lungtok - Nechung Oracle
Karma Wangchuk - Deformed Face Bodyguard
Kim Chan - Second Chinese General
Henry Yuk - General Tan
Ngawang Kaldan - Prime Minister Lobsang Tashi
Jurme Wangda - Prime Minister Lukhangwa
Robert Lin - Chairman Mao
Salden Kunga - Tibetan Doctor (as Selden Kunga)
John Wong - Chinese Comrade
Gawa Youngdung - Old Woman
Tenzin Rampa - Tenzin Chonegyl (Age 12)
Vyas Ananthakrishnan - Indian Soldier
Stanley Ipkiss
Ken Leung - (voice)
Yoon C. Joyce - Chinese soldier (uncredited)
R. Gern Trowbridge - Monk (uncredited)
Ben Wang - General Chang Ching-Wu (uncredited)
Bonusmateriaal
• Theatrical Trailer
• Chapter Search
Chapters
1. Program Start/Credits
2. Family Circle
3. Visitor
4. Taking Possession
5. Ceremonial Welcome
6. The Summer Palace
7. Holy Teeth
8. Shaman
9. Prophesied Death
10. Politics And Religion
11. Envoy From China
12. Stolen Silence
13. Visit To The Motherland
14. Old Home
15. Time For Resistance
16. Journey
17. Refuge
18. End Credits
Trailers
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Easter Egg
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Extra Info
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