"Reese Witherspoon gives a vibrant, captivating performance as one of the greatest female characters of all time, Becky Sharp, in the new sumptuous and sexy epic from acclaimed director Mira Nair (Monsoon Wedding). It's a dazzling ascent up the social ladder as vivacious Becky schemes and seduces her way to the top - until love and romance threaten to get in her way! Join her daring adventures that prove all is fair in love and war."--Container.
General Note: English and French language tracks ; English (SDH), French or Spanish subtitles.Closed-captioned.Home use only.Special features : The women behind 'Vanity fair': the predominantly female cast and crew reveal how they flawlessly portrayed women of the time in London ; Director's commentary: Mira Nair shares her unique vision and personal inspiration in this insightful discussion ; Deleted scenes ; Welcome to 'Vanity fair': a behind-the-scenes look at bringing this timeless story to the big screen.Some copies are presented in a widescreen format with an aspect ratio of 2.35:1 ; enhanced for 16x9 televisions ; Some copies have a full screen presentation (1.33:1). See holdings.Program content : Focus Features, L.L.C., c2004.Based on the novel by William Makepeace Thackeray.
Creation/Production Credits Note: Producers, Janette Day, Donna Gigliotti, Lydia Dean Pilcher ; Screenwriters, Matthew Faulk & Mark Skeet and Julian Fellowes ; Director, Mira Nair.
Participant or Performer Note: Reese Witherspoon, Eileen Atkins, Jim Broadbent, Gabriel Byrne, Romola Garai, Bob Hoskins, Rhys Ifans, James Purefoy, Jonathan Rhys Meyers.