Empire

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Empire

Title:

Empire

Author:

Bigel, Daniel, 1965-

Edition:

[DVD version].

Publication Information:

Universal City, CA : Universal, [2003]

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (99 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Summary:

The tough, gritty streets of the South Bronx meets the white-collar world of Wall Street, as a charismatic Latino gangster tries to escape from his criminal past. He tries to make a legitimate life for himself, only to discover that the price he must pay for his new lifestyle will end up costing him more than he ever imagined.

General Note:

Widescreen version (2.35:1)

Originally produced as a motion picture in 2002.

Special features: the making of Empire; feature commentary with director Franc Reyes and director of photography Kramer Morgenthau; deleted scenes; the Los Angeles premiere of Empire; Empire soundtrack sampler; theatrical trailer; production notes; cast and filmmakers bios; DVD-ROM features; recommendations.

For specific features see interactive menu.

Language:

English

Reading Level:

MPAA rating: R; for strong violence, pervasive language, drug content, and some sexuality.

Subject Term:

Criminal behavior -- Drama.

White collar workers -- Drama.

Hispanic Americans -- New York (State) -- Bronx.

Genre:

Feature films.

Thrillers (Motion pictures)