Search - The Reagans on DVD

MPAA Rating: NR Content Advisory: Adult Situations Movie Release: 2003 DVD Release: 05/18/2004 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV - Closed Captioned Edition: Television Audio Tracks: English SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 3 hrs 0 mins Studio: Hallmark Total Copies: 1 Genres: Drama, Political Drama, Marriage Drama, Biopic [feature]

After being pulled from CBS amid a flurry of controversy, The Reagans was finally aired on Showtime and went on to earn Golden Globe nominations for its stars, James Brolin and Judy Davis. Directed by Robert Allan Ackerman (Life With Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows) and based on a book by Carl Sferrazza Anthony, the film offers an intimate and some may say scathing look at the family behind one of the 20th century's most hotly debated presidencies. Also starring John Stamos and Zeljko Ivanek, the made-for-television biography is unrated. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide

Judy Davis - Nancy Reagan
James Brolin - Ronald Reagan

Director Robert Allan Ackerman's controversial presidential biopic The Reagans stars James Brolin and Judy Davis as Ronald and Nancy Reagan, roles that netted each actor a Golden Globe nomination. After being dumped by CBS under pressure from conservatives, the film was aired on Showtime and finds its way to DVD with this release from Lion's Gate. The disc features a widescreen transfer as well as Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. Along with the film itself, there are several supplemental items also included. Most notably, Ackerman joins executive producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron on a feature-length audio commentary track. In addition, there is a selection of scenes excised from the final cut and an interview with Brolin. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide