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Making Michael Jackson's Thriller

Title
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller [videorecording] / Vestron Video ; Optimum Productions.
Publication
U.S. : Vestron Video, c1983.

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Additional Authors
  • Jackson, Michael, 1958-2009.
  • Ray, Ola.
  • Landis, John, 1950-
  • Folsey, George.
  • Peters, Michael, 1948-
  • Bernstein, Elmer.
  • Optimum Productions.
  • Vestron Video (Firm) dst
Description
1 videocassette (NTSC) (59 min.) : sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Summary
Compilation of the music video Thriller and a documentary on its creation.
Alternative Title
  • Michael Jackson's Thriller
  • Thriller
  • Making of Thriller
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Music videos.
  • Documentaries and factual films and programs.
  • Video.
Note
  • Title from cassette label. Formerly cataloged as The making of Thriller.
System Details (note)
  • VHS.
Contents
  • Michael Jackson's Thriller (ca. 15 min.) / directed by John Landis; produced by George Folsey Jr., John Landis, and Michael Jackson; written by John Landis and Michael Jackson; choreography, Michael Peters and Michael Jackson; music, Michael Jackson; scary music, Elmer Bernstein; art direction, Charles Hughes; costumes, Kelly Kimball, Deborah Nadoolman; special make-up effects, Rick Baker and EFX, Inc.; director of photography, Robert Paytner; performed by Michael Jackson, Ola Ray, and others.
  • The making of Thriller (ca. 44 min.) / directed by Jerry Kramer; produced by George Folsey, Jr., Michael Jackson, and John Landis; cinematography, Mark Krenzien. Documentary on the making of the music video, including interviews with the director John Landis, make-up designer Rick Baker, and Michael Jackson.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-6792
OCLC
  • 10281107
  • NYPY867013523-F
Title
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller [videorecording] / Vestron Video ; Optimum Productions.
Imprint
U.S. : Vestron Video, c1983.
Country of Producing Entity
U.S.
System Details
VHS.
Local Subject
Television. The making of Thriller.
Music videos. Thriller.
Added Author
Jackson, Michael, 1958-2009. Performer. pro, choreographer, Composer
Ray, Ola. Performer
Landis, John, 1950- director, producer.
Folsey, George. Producer
Peters, Michael, 1948- choreographer.
Bernstein, Elmer. Composer
Optimum Productions.
Vestron Video (Firm) Distributor
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-6792
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