Evelyn [Special Edition] DVD

Evelyn
One man takes on the Irish family law system and the Catholic Church in a bid to be reunited with his children in this drama, based on a true story. In 1953, Desmond Doyle (Pierce Brosnan) was a house painter and decorator who, despite a strong work ethic, had a hard time holding on to steady work. Desmond's wife had grown tired of her marriage and her husband's financial problems, and one day walked away from her home, leaving Desmond to raise their three children on his own. While Desmond struggles to keep body and soul together for his children, his sporadic employment eventually attracts the attention of the law, and a court order sends his two sons and young daughter to separate Catholic orphanages until Desmond can prove he's capable of properly supporting them. However, Desmond discovers merely getting work is not enough to bring his children back to him, and when he learns that his daughter, Evelyn (Sophie Vavasseur), is having a rough time of it at the hands of several stern nuns, he becomes determined to win their custody in a court of law. Through Bernadette (Julianna Margulies), a barmaid who has caught his eye, Desmond meets Michael Beattie (Stephen Rea), a lawyer and Bernadette's brother. While Michael doesn't believe Desmond's case can be won in an Irish court, his partner Nick Barron (Aidan Quinn), an expatriate American who lost custody of his own children in a divorce proceeding, is eager to help, and they agree to take the case. However, they both realize they're fighting an uphill battle, and so they persuade Thomas Connolly (Alan Bates), a former football star who became one of Ireland's most respected barristers, to lend his knowledge and prestige to the case. Leading man Bronson also served a co-producer for Evelyn; Bruce Beresford directed, who previously collaborated with Pierce Brosnan on Mister Johnson. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Cast Pierce Brosnan as Desmond Doyle Aidan Quinn as Nick Barron Julianna Margulies as Bernadette Beattie Stephen Rea as Michael Beattie Sophie Vavasseur as Evelyn Doyle Alan Bates as Thomas Connolly

Crew Ian Bailie - Art Director Cynthia Palormo - Associate Producer John Hubbard - Casting Ros Hubbard - Casting Paul Pender - Co-producer Joan Bergin - Costume Designer Ray Kirk - First Assistant Director Hanah Quinn - First Assistant Director Richard Cowan - First Assistant Director Bruce Beresford - Director Humphrey Dixon - Editor Simon Bosanquet - Executive Producer Eberhard Kayser - Executive Producer Mario Ohoven - Executive Producer Kieran Corrigan - Executive Producer Dermot Cleary - Location Manager Kevan Barker - Line Producer Stephen Endelman - Composer (Music Score) Stephen Endelman - Musical Direction/Supervision Stefan Stankowski - Camera Operator John Stoddart - Production Designer André Fleuren - Cinematographer Amanda J. Scarano - Production Manager Pierce Brosnan - Producer Michael Ohoven - Producer Beau St. Clair - Producer Brendan Deasy - Production Sound Josie MacAvin - Set Designer Mick Doyle - Special Effects Derek Kelly - Special Effects Brendan Walsh - Special Effects Reelsound - Sound Editor Bronco McLoughlin - Stunts Coordinator Maurice Foley - Special Effects Supervisor David Byrne - Unit Production Manager Paul Pender - Screenwriter Simon Harding - Additional Cinematography Christopher Kennedy - Music Editor Dermot Crehan - Musical Performer Rob Kolar - Musical Performer Luis Jardim - Musical Performer Anthony Hinnigan - Musical Performer Jeanette Haley - Post Production Supervisor Cathy Handelman - Production Coordinator John Hayward - Re-Recording Mixer Richard Pryke - Re-Recording Mixer Renee Foley Burke - Script Supervisor Simon Harding - Steadicam Operator Mark Heslop - Supervising Sound Editor Gerry Roache - ADR Mixer Michelle Cunniffe - ADR Mixer Jean McGrath - ADR Mixer Lee Herrick - Dialogue Editor Gary McGinty - Draftsman John Fewell - Foley Artist Julie Ankerson - Foley Artist Grahame Peters - Foley Editor Bernadette Dooley - Key Hairstylist Lyn Johnston - Key Make-up James Hunt - Scenic Artist Louis Elman - Voice Casting

Evelyn
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General Specifications: Language Options: English, French, Spanish Subtitle Options: English, French, Spanish Sound Processing: DD5.1: Dolby Digital w/ sub-woofer channel Additional Features: cc Audio commentary with director Bruce Beresford Audio commentary with Pierce Brosnan & producer Beau St. Clair "The Story Behind the Story" featurette Behind-the-scenes featurette Photo gallery Soundtrack spot Original theatrical trailer DVD Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1: Cinemascope MPAA Rating: PG DVD Discs Included: 1 DVD Sides: 1 DVD DVD Region Code: 1 Content Length: 95 min   DVD Chapters: Side #1 -- 1. Main Title/Credits [4:00] 2. Early-Morning Exit [5:29] 3. "Send in the Nuns" [1:43] 4. The Court's Decree [2:20] 5. Grandpa's Angel Rays [4:30] 6. "The Power of the Church" [4:39] 7. Singing for His Supper [2:06] 8. Final Performance [2:04] 9. Client or Trespasser [3:35] 10. Taking On a Tricky Case [4:38] 11. "A Real Saint Jude" [3:50] 12. Making Headlines [3:24] 13. "Ferris the Ferret" [2:52] 14. A Bookie's Bit of Cheer [3:17] 15. A New Game Plan [4:04] 16. Airing the Story [1:37] 17. Hot Dog! [2:33] 18. A Bookie's Bit of Cheer [:54] 19. A New Game Plan [1:49] 20. Airing the Story [2:36] 21. Hot Dog! [2:34] 22. Preparing for Battle [1:59] 23. One for the Good Guys [2:01] 24. Demonizing Desmond [2:48] 25. Testimony of Love [2:17] 26. Evelyn's Prayer [2:57] 27. The Day of Reckoning [:15] 28. All Ireland Awaits [4:37] 29. Four Howevers! [1:28] 30. A Winner on All Counts [1:53] 31. A Victory for All [2:08] 32. End Credits [1:58]