Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Two Disc - Special Widescreen Edition)



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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Two Disc - Special Widescreen Edition)

 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Two Disc - Special Widescreen Edition)
directed by: Chris Columbus








Binding: DVD
Format: Widescreen
Label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Number Of Items: 2
Publication Date: 2002
Publisher: Warner Home Video
Region Code: 1
Running Time: 152 minutes
Sales Rank: 25834
Studio: Warner Home Video




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Note: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is the same film as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. The film just uses the original U.K. title rather than the U.S. title.

In 1997, unknown author J.K. Rowling had her first novel published. Not only was it an intelligent and highly imaginative fantasy story, but it also served as the first book in a seven-part series. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (later renamed Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone for American readers) renewed children's interest in reading and became an international bestseller, receiving high acclaim and multiple awards. The book became a cultural phenomenon and after the publication of its sequel, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets), a film adaptation was inevitable. Harry Potter was one of the most sought after properties in cinematic history, and attracted the attention of Hollywood's biggest names. Ultimately, Chris Columbus directed the film, from a screenplay by Steve Kloves.

When Harry Potter was only a year old, his parents were mysteriously killed and he was sent to live with his mother's sister's family, the extremely unpleasant Dursleys. From an early age, young Harry Potter proved to be an unusual child. Once while on a visit to the zoo, Harry accidentally made a pane of glass disappear letting loose a python, which scared his obnoxious cousin Dudley half to death.
On Harry's eleventh birthday, a half-giant named Hagrid explains that Harry's mother was a witch and ... Read More



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