Academy Award(R) Nominee Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz Star in the Critically Acclaimed Adaptation of John le Carre's Unforgettable Romantic Thriller

Academy Award(R) Nominee Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz Star in the Critically Acclaimed Adaptation of John le Carre's Unforgettable Romantic Thriller

'The Constant Gardener'

On DVD With Exclusive Bonus Features January 10, 2006 From Universal Studios Home Entertainment

'One of the year's best pictures!' - Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Two-time Oscar(R) nominee Ralph Fiennes ("The English Patient," "Schindler's List") and Rachel Weisz ("About a Boy," "The Mummy") star in "The Constant Gardener," a gripping tale of conspiracy, suspense and intrigue, coming to DVD January 10, 2006 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. One of the year's most critically acclaimed films, "The Constant Gardener" is an electrifying, edge-of-your seat thriller -- equal parts murder, mystery and romance. Directed by Academy Award(R) nominee Fernando Meirelles ("City of God") and adapted by screenwriter Jeffrey Caine ("Goldeneye") from John le Carre's best-selling novel, "The Constant Gardner" races from cosmopolitan London to rural Africa, delivering action and suspense along the way. The DVD is priced at $29.98 SRP. Preorder close is December 6, 2005.

Justin Quayle (Ralph Fiennes), a timid career diplomat, is galvanized into action by the brutal murder of his activist wife, Tessa (Rachel Weisz). As Justin clings to his memories of their passionate romance and struggles, he discovers a global conspiracy that threatens to destroy thousands of innocent lives -- and his own.

Critics have hailed "The Constant Gardener." Peter Travers from Rolling Stone calls it "one of the year's best pictures!" and Claudia Puig from USA Today says the film is "Riveting! A taut and gripping thriller."

In-Depth Bonus Features

"The Constant Gardener" DVD includes an array of exciting extras that take audiences behind the scenes of this critically celebrated romantic thriller.

* Deleted and Extended Scenes!!

* Anatomy of a Global Thriller: Behind the Scenes of "The Constant
Gardener" -- Exclusive interviews and footage document the making of a
classic mystery-thriller.

* Embracing Africa: Filming in Kenya -- Making an ambitious film in
Africa poses unique challenges and rewards to cast and crew alike.
Director Fernando Meirelles and stars Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz
take viewers to exotic locations across Kenya to reveal their personal
experiences.

* John le Carre: From the Page to the Screen -- Acclaimed novelist John
le Carre sits down with director Fernando Meirelles to talk about the
complicated journey that took this highly praised novel from the page
to the big screen.

Synopsis

Academy Award(R) nominee Ralph Fiennes ("The English Patient") and Rachel Weisz ("The Mummy") give electrifying performances in this gripping romantic thriller from the director of "City of God." A diplomat on the hunt for his wife's murderer uncovers a treacherous conspiracy that will destroy thousands of innocent people -- unless he can reveal its sinister roots. From the bestselling novel by John le Carre comes this edge-of-your-seat story of murder, romance and revenge that critics are calling "a hair-raising thriller with an unforgettable finale" (Karen Durbin, Elle).

For more information please visit: www.theconstantgardener.com.

CAST & FILMMAKERS
Director: Fernando Meirelles
Written By: Jeffrey Caine, based upon the novel by John le Carre
Produced By: Simon Channing Williams
Executive Producers: Gail Egan, Robert Jones, Donald Ranvaud, Jeff
Abberley, Julia Blackman
Co-Producers: Henning Molfenter, Thierry Potok
Director of Photography: Cesar Charlone
Production Designer: Mark Tildesey
Edited By: Claire Simpson
Costume Designer: Odile Dicks-Mireaux
Original Music By: Alberto Iglesias
Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz, Danny Huston, Bill Nighy, Pete
Postlethwaite

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: Janauary 10, 2006
Pre-Order Close: December 6, 2005
Copyright: 2006 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $29.98 SRP
Selection Number: 26292 (Widescreen); 26293 (Full Frame)
Running Time: 2 Hours 9 Minutes
Layers: Dual
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 (Anamorphic Widescreen); 1.33:1 (Full Frame)
Rating: R (Language, Some Violent Images and Sexual Content/Nudity)
Technical Info: English and French Dolby Digital 5.1; English SDH; French
and Spanish Subtitles

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