A Beautiful Mind (Widescreen)(2001) Winner of 4 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, A Beautiful Mind is directed by Academy Award winner Ron Howard and produced by long-time partner and collaborator, Academy Award winner Brian Grazer. A Beautiful Mind stars Russell Crowe in an astonishing performance as brilliant mathematician John Nash, on the brink of international acclaim when he becomes entangled in a mysterious conspiracy. Now, only his devoted wife (Academy Award winner Jennifer Connelly) can help him in this powerful story of courage, passion and triumph. Feature Commentary with Director Ron Howard• Feature Commentary with Screenwriter Akiva Goldsman• Deleted Scenes with Director's Commentary• Production Notes• Cast and Filmmakers Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Ron Howard Director & Producer Single Disc Version.