a Original cataloging agency NEU GrandLibrary

a Language code of text/sound track or separate title eng

a Classification number DVD 006604

a Personal name Vadim, Jean.

a Title Terry Pratchett's Hogfather

h Medium DVD

a Place of publication, distribution, etc UK

c Date of publication, distribution, etc 2006

b Name of publisher, distributor, etc Mob Film Company

a Extent 2 DVD

a Playing time 185 min.

a Summary, etc Based on a fantasy novel by Terry Pratchett, The Hogfather is an extraordinary satire-adventure set in the mythical realm of Discworld, a kind of parallel-universe version of Earth. Discworld’s alternative to Santa Claus is the Hogfather, who also chases around in a sled delivering gifts to children (on a Christmas-like night known as Hogwatch), but who looks like, well, a wild hog and is pulled through the skies not by reindeer but a bunch of grunting porkers with long, dangerous teeth. Just as the Hogfather is about to complete his annual mission to leave toys for kids under their Hogwatch trees, a specter makes a deal with a professional assassin to kill the jolly old fellow. The job is farmed out to a psychotic monster named Teatime (Marc Warren), who sets about trying to get to the Hogfather through, of all things, the Tooth Fairy. While danger stalks these immortal characters, Death (Ian Richardson) himself takes the Hogfather’s place on his magical rounds, with comic consequences. Meanwhile, a governess named Susan (Michelle Dockery), possessor of a strange secret and awesome powers, determines that the Hogfather is in danger. She sets about trying to find him and discovers Teatime’s plot, while a cluster of clumsy wizards (led by Joss Ackland) try to make sense of what has happened and what they can do about it. It’s hard to explain the charm and wit of The Hogfather, which is full of quirky, ironic humor, except to say that it’s easy to fall in love with this British television special and its dark delights.

a Language note Language: English

a Language note Subtitle: English

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Drama

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Fantasy

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Thriller

a Personal name Jason, David.

a Personal name Marc Warren

a Personal name Dockery, Michelle,

d Dates associated with a name 1981-

a Personal name Warner, David,

d Dates associated with a name 1941-

a Personal name Robinson, Tony.

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