The Handmaid's Tale (1990)
Genre Period Film
Studio MGM/UA
Movie Release Date 1990
Country USA
Language English
Audience Rating R (Restricted)
Running Time 109 mins
Format DVD
Color Color
IMDb Rating 5.9
Cast
Natasha Richardson Kate / Offred
Faye Dunaway Serena Joy
Aidan Quinn Nick
Elizabeth McGovern Moira
Victoria Tennant Aunt Lydia
Robert Duvall Commander
Blanche Baker Ofglen
Traci Lind Janine / Ofwarren
Zoey Wilson Aunt Helena
Kathryn Doby Aunt Elizabeth
Crew
Director Volker Schlöndorff
Writer Harold Pinter
Writer Margaret Atwood
Producer Alex Gartner
Producer Wolfgang Glattes
Plot
Remarkable feminist "horror" story based on the novel by Canadian author Margaret Atwood. Frightening story of an ultra conservative USA where the few remaining fertile women serve as handmaids to the rich. The horror truly comes from its plausibility. Remarkable acting and strong dialogue keep the viewer entranced. Includes a Lesbian who is punished for "gender treachery". Rating is for the film, not for minimal lesbian content.
Features
Original Theatrical Trailer
Personal Details
My Rating 8
Index 518
Collection Status Not In Collection
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Edition Details
Distributor MGM Home Entertainment
Edition NTSC
Barcode 027616869296
Region Region 1
Release Date 12/11/2001
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1)
Fullscreen (4:3, Letterboxed)
Subtitles English; English (Closed Captioned); French; Spanish
Audio Tracks Dolby Digital Stereo [English]
Dolby Digital Surround [English]
Layers Single Side, Single Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 1