ADDITIONAL FORMATS Subtitled VHS Avalon English/French Subtitled DVD From Mamoru Oshii, the acclaimed director of GHOST IN THE SHELL, AVALON is a mesmerizing sci-fi thriller with explosive action and state-of-the-art visual effects in the stunning style of THE MATRIX! In the not-so-distant future, desperate young people risk everything to play "Avalon" -- an illegal and potentially lethal virtual war game where addicted combatants earn points and wealth. For one of the game's greatest warriors, the "noble soldier" Ash, the search for Avalon's legendary game stage Class Real will either lead to an entirely higher level of existence -- or be a journey from which she will never return! With awe-inspiring visuals and an intriguing futuristic story, lose yourself in the excitement of this amazing cinematic adventure! Cast: Ash Malgorzata Foremniak The Ghost Zusanna Kasz Stunner Bartek Swiderski Bishop Dariusz Biskupski Murphy Jerzy Gudejko   Directed By: Mamoru Oshii   Release Date(s): 2003 Studio: Miramax Films U.S. Rating: R For some violence. Bonus material not rated or closed captioned. Canadian Rating: PG Approximate Run Time: 107 minutes Genre: Action/Adventure Bonus Feature(s): • "The Special FX Of AVALON" (With French & English Subtitles) • Interview With Director Mamoru Oshii (With French & English Subtitles) • Original Polish Language Track (With French & English Subtitles) Technical Specifications: Not All Technical Specifications Apply To All Elements • Color • 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio • Region 1 • Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound • English, French Subtitles Language(s): English, French, Polish UPC: 786936232059 ISBN: 0-7888-5061-X