Peckinpah Imprint Limited Box Bundle: Osterman Weekend (OOP) / The Killer Elite

Description: ***** SELLERS NOTE: OSTERMAN WEEKEND IS MISSING THE EXTERIOR J-CARD - BOX HAS MINOR DINGS ON CORNERS AND EDGES - PLESSE REVIEW PICTURES ***** THE OSTERMAN WEEKEND (OOP) IT WILL BE A WEEKEND TO REMEMBER… IF THEY SURVIVE IT! The host of an investigative news show is convinced by the CIA that the friends he has invited to a weekend in the country are engaged in a conspiracy that threatens national security. Based on the novel of the same name by Robert Ludlum, this political thriller features an all-star cast including Rutger Hauer, John Hurt, Burt Lancaster, Dennis Hopper, Meg Foster, Helen Shaver, Chris Sarandon and Craig T. Nelson. Sam Peckinpah’s final film was initially taken away from his control and released broadly in a re-edited (shortened) version. This new special edition release presents brand new 2k scans from newly sourced 35mm prints of Sam Peckinpah’s personal directors cut negative, along with the Theatrical Cut. This stunning new release will give finally the film a well overdue opportunity for reappraisal. THEATRICAL CUT Special Features and Technical Specs: 1080p high-definition presentation of the Theatrical Cut in 1.78:1 aspect ratio Alternative unrestored presentation of the film in 1.66:1 aspect ratio scanned from a 35mm German print Audio commentary by film historians Paul Seydor, Garner Simmons, David Weddle, and Nick Redman Alpha to Omega: Exposing “The Osterman Weekend” – feature documentary S. Theatrical Trailer Audio English LPCM 2.0 Stereo Optional Subtitles: English DIRECTOR’S CUT Special Features and Technical Specs: 1080p high-definition, unrestored 2k scan newly sourced from Sam Peckinpah’s personal 35mm directors cut negative NEW Audio commentary by Peckinpah expert Mike Siegel NEW Passion & Poetry: Sam’s Final Cut – documentary by Peckinpah expert Mike Siegel NEW The Two Cuts – comparison video by Peckinpah expert Mike Siegel NEW 3 Animated Galleries: Filming “The Osterman Weekend”, “The Osterman Weekend” in Pictures, Promoting “The Osterman Weekend” Aspect Ratio 1.60:1 Audio English LPCM Mono Optional Subtitles: English Limited 2-Disc hardbox edition with unique artwork on the first 2000 copies. THE KILLER ELITE PAIN IS ONLY A SIDE EFFECT, DEATH IS THE CURE Friends George Hansen (Robert Duvall) and Mike Locken (James Caan) are hit men who do contract jobs for a company called Com-Teg, associated with the CIA. But, when George gets a better offer from the competition, he turns on Mike. This tense, action-packed thriller explores savagery and betrayal in the murky world of killers-for-hire. Renegade director Sam Peckinpah’s The Killer Elite (1975) offers a gorgeously San Francisco-based excursion into the dark world of contract assassins, the CIA, martial arts, and honor among hit men. Shot by Philip Lathrop, co-edited by Monte Hellman, and with music by composer Jerry Fielding. Starring James Caan, Robert Duvall, Arthur Hill, Bo Hopkins, & Gig Young. Limited Edition 2 Disc Hardbox edition. 1500 copies only. Special Features and Technical Specs: Disc One – Original Version 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray NEW Audio commentary by Peckinpah expert Mike Siegel Audio commentary by film historians Paul Seydor, Garner Simmons and Nick Redman Passion & Poetry: Sam’s Killer Elite – featurette (2013) NEW The Passion & Poetry Project – Mike Siegel and his works on Sam Peckinpah NEW Passion & Poetry: Peckinpah Anecdotes – featuring Kris Kristofferson, Ernest Borgnine, James Coburn, David Warner, Ali MacGraw, L.Q. Jones, Bo Hopkins, R.G. Armstrong and Isela Vega NEW Film historian Kim Newman on The Killer Elite NEW Elaine on Elite – interview with Hollywood stylist Elaine Bowerbank NEW San Francisco Plays Itself – video essay by filmmaker Daniel Kremer Promoting The Killer Elite – Image Gallery Shooting The Killer Elite – Image Gallery The Killer Elite in pictures – Image Gallery TV Spots & Radio Spots Isolated Score Audio Track Theatrical Trailer Original Aspect Ratio 2.35:1 Audio English LPCM 2.0 Mono Optional English Subtitles Disc Two – Alternative Theatrical Cut 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray Original Aspect Ratio 2.35:1 Audio English LPCM 2.0 Mono Optional English Subtitles

Price: 150 USD

Location: Ellicott City, Maryland

End Time: 2024-11-20T04:49:24.000Z

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