A beautiful mind
(DVD) 

Based on the novel by Sylvia Nasar.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2001.

Wide screen (1.85:1).

Special features Disc 1: feature commentary with director Ron Howard ; Feature commentary with screenwriter Akiva Goldsman ; deleted scenes with optional director's commentary ; DVD-ROM features including Total Axess ; production notes ; Cast and filmmakers.

Special features Disc 2: A Beautiful Partnership: Ron Howard and Brain Grazer ; Development of the screenplay ; Meeting John Nash: The Nash Theory of Equilibrium ; Accepting the Nobel Prize in Economics ; Casting Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly ; "The Process of Age Progression" ; Storyboard comparisons ; Creation of special effects ; Scoring the film ; Inside A Beautiful Mind: Making of ; Academy Awards reactions from the winners (Best Picture producers Brian Grazer and Ron Howard ; Best Director Ron Howard ; Best Supporting Actress Jennifer Connelly ; Best Adapted Screenplay Akiva Goldman ; A Beautiful Mind soundtrack spot.

Director of photography, Roger Deakins ; editors, Mike Hill, Dan Hanley ; music, James Horner ; costume designer, Rita Ryack ; production designer, Wynn Thomas.

Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany, Adam Goldberg, Judd Hirsch, Josh Lucas, Anthony Rapp, Christopher Plummer.

Dramatic biography of John Nash, a mathematical genius, who made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self-discovery. After many years of struggle, he eventually triumphed over his schizophrenia, and finally, late in life, received the Nobel Prize.

MPAA rating: PG-13.

DVD; NTSC, Region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Surround; Dual layer.

In English or French; with Spanish subtitles; Closed captioned.

Academy Awards, 2002: Best Picture ; Best Director (Ron Howard) ; Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published (Akiva Goldsman) ; Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Jennifer Connelly).

BAFTA Film Awards, 2002: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Russell Crowe) ; Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Jennifer Connelly).

Golden Globes, 2002: Best Motion Picture - Drama ; Best Screenplay - Motion Picture (Akiva Goldsman) ; Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture-Drama (Russell Crowe) ; Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (Jennifer Connelly).

Screen Actors Guild Awards, 2002: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role (Russell Crowe).