Displaying 1 of 1 2011 Format: DVD, Videorecording, Projected Medium, Visual Materials Title: Mildred Pierce [videorecording (DVD)] / a film by Todd Haynes. Publisher, Date: New York : HBO., 2011. Description: 2 videodiscs (DVD) (344 min.) : sd., col. Credits: Directed by Todd Haynes ; teleplay by Todd Haynes and Jon Raymond, based on the novel by James M. Cain.. Performers: Kate Winslet, Guy Pearce, James LeGros, Melissa Leo. Summary: An intimate portrait of a uniquely independent woman who finds herself newly divorced during the Depression years and struggles to carve out a new life for herself and her family. The story explores Mildred's unreasonable devotion to her insatiable daughter Veda, as well as the complex relationship she shares with the indolent men in her life, including her polo-playing lover Monty Beragon and ex-husband Bert Pierce. Notes: Based on the novel by James M. Cain. TV MA. Directed by Todd Haynes ; teleplay by Todd Haynes and Jon Raymond, based on the novel by James M. Cain.. Kate Winslet, Guy Pearce, James LeGros, Melissa Leo. Subjects: Cain, James M. (James Mallahan), 1892-1977 -- Film adaptations. Mothers and daughters -- Drama. Restaurateurs -- Drama. Single mothers -- Drama. California -- Drama. DVDs. Genre: Made-for-TV films. Film noir. Detective and mystery films. Other Author: Cain, James M. (James Mallahan), 1892-1977.. ISBN: 0780682084 UPC: 883929201082 Control Number: 1007783 Local Availability (physical copies):0 (of 1) System Availability (physical copies):27 (of 31) Place Request Add to My List Share Expand All | Collapse All Map It Large Cover Image Availability MARC Record Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
