ADDITIONAL FORMATS VHS Beloved English/French DVD Oprah Winfrey (THE COLOR PURPLE) and Danny Glover (LETHAL WEAPON IV, THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS) play the unforgettable lead roles in a powerful, widely acclaimed cinematic triumph from Jonathan Demme -- the Academy Award®-winning director of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. On a difficult journey to find freedom, Sethe (Winfrey) is constantly confronted by the secrets that have haunted her for years. Then, an old friend from out of her past (Glover) unexpectedly reenters her life. With his help, Sethe may finally be able to rediscover who she is and regain her lost sense of hope. Also featuring outstanding performances from Thandie Newton (GRIDLOCK'D) and Lisa Gay Hamilton (TV's THE PRACTICE) -- you'll agree with critics everywhere who've hailed this landmark adaptation of Toni Morrison's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel as one of the year's finest films! Cast: Sethe Oprah Winfrey Paul D Danny Glover M. Lucille Willams Dorothy Love Coates Beloved Thandie Newton School Teacher Jude Ciccolella Stamp Paid Albert Hall Ella Irma P. Hall Younger Sethe Lisa Gay Hamilton Amy Denver Kessia Kordelle Janey Wagon Carol Jean Lewis Denver Kimberly Elise Baby Suggs Beah Richards Lady Jones Jane White Langhorne Anthony Chisholm   Directed By: Jonathan Demme   Written By: Screenplay By Akosua Busia And Richard LaGravenese And Adam Brooks   Theatrical Release Date(s): 1998 Studio: Touchstone Home Entertainment U.S. Rating: R For violent images, sexuality, and nudity Canadian Rating: 18A Approximate Run Time: 171 minutes Genre: Drama Bonus Feature(s): • Production Featurette • Theatrical Trailer • Chapter Search Technical Specifications: Not All Technical Specifications Apply To All Elements • Color • 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio • Region 1 • English (Dolby 5.1 Digital), French Language(s): English, French UPC: 717951002365 ISBN: 0-7888-1547-4