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Warriors (The) (Blu-ray) (1979)
These are the Armies of The Night. They are 60,000 strong. They outnumber the cops three to one. They could run New York City. Tonight they're all out to get the Warriors.Director: Walter Hill
Year of Copyright: 1979
Year of Production: 1978
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by film critic Walter Chaw, author of "A Walter Hill Film" (2022)
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Extras:Isolated Score (in DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0)
"War Stories" 2023 interview with writer/director Walter Hill (15:47)
"Whole Lotta Magic" 2023 roundtable discussion with filmmakers Josh Olson, Lexi Alexander, and Robert D. Kryzkowski (84:12)
"Battling Boundaries" 2023 interview with editor Billy Weber (8:13)
"Gang Style" 2023 interview with costume designer Bobbie Mannix (9:08)
"Armies of the Night" 2023 look at costume designs and photographs from the archive of designer Bobbie Mannix (5:48)
"Sound of the Streets" 2023 appreciation of composer Barry De Vorzon by film historian Neil Brand (24:33)
"Come Out to Play" 2023 locations visit (10:08)
Archival Special Features (2005):
- "The Beginning" interviews with producer Lawrence Gordon, actor James Remar, editor David Holden, and writer/director Walter Hill (14:08)
- "Battleground" interviews with writer/director Walter Hill and assistant director David O. Sosna (15:23)
- "The Way Home" interview with director of photography Andrew Laszlo (18:06)
- "The Phenomenon" interview with writer/director Walter Hill and the cast (15:20)
Theatrical Trailer (1:43)
Image Gallery (8:20) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Atmos
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE: Theatrical Cut
*The Film
Audio Commentary by film critic Walter Chaw, author of "A Walter Hill Film" (2022)
Isolated Score (in DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0)
"War Stories" 2023 interview with writer/director Walter Hill (15:47)
"Whole Lotta Magic" 2023 roundtable discussion with filmmakers Josh Olson, Lexi Alexander, and Robert D. Kryzkowski (84:12)
"Battling Boundaries" 2023 interview with editor Billy Weber (8:13)
"Gang Style" 2023 interview with costume designer Bobbie Mannix (9:08)
"Armies of the Night" 2023 look at costume designs and photographs from the archive of designer Bobbie Mannix (5:48)
"Sound of the Streets" 2023 appreciation of composer Barry De Vorzon by film historian Neil Brand (24:33)
"Come Out to Play" 2023 locations visit (10:08)
Archival Special Features (2005):
- "The Beginning" interviews with producer Lawrence Gordon, actor James Remar, editor David Holden, and writer/director Walter Hill (14:08)
- "Battleground" interviews with writer/director Walter Hill and assistant director David O. Sosna (15:23)
- "The Way Home" interview with director of photography Andrew Laszlo (18:06)
- "The Phenomenon" interview with writer/director Walter Hill and the cast (15:20)
Theatrical Trailer (1:43)
Image Gallery (8:20)
DISC TWO: 2005 Director's Cut
*The Film
2005 introduciton by writer/director Walter Hill (1:17) -
Subtitles:English HoH (both versions)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1/1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Theatrical Cut
English Dolby Atmos
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
2005 Director's Cut
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:The theatrical cut is framed at 1.85:1 while the director's cut is framed at 1.78:1, both are remastered from a 4K restoration.
Comes in limited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Laurie Greasley with:
- a 100-page perfect-bound collector's book containing new writing by film critic Dennis Cozzalio plus select archival material;
- double-sided foldout poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Laurie Greasley;
- six postcard-sized reproduction artcards;
- gang logo stickers. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by film critic Walter Chaw, author of "A Walter Hill Film" (2022)
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Extras:Isolated Score (in DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0)
"War Stories" 2023 interview with writer/director Walter Hill (15:47)
"Whole Lotta Magic" 2023 roundtable discussion with filmmakers Josh Olson, Lexi Alexander, and Robert D. Kryzkowski (84:12)
"Battling Boundaries" 2023 interview with editor Billy Weber (8:13)
"Gang Style" 2023 interview with costume designer Bobbie Mannix (9:08)
"Armies of the Night" 2023 look at costume designs and photographs from the archive of designer Bobbie Mannix (5:48)
"Sound of the Streets" 2023 appreciation of composer Barry De Vorzon by film historian Neil Brand (24:33)
"Come Out to Play" 2023 locations visit (10:08)
Archival Special Features (2005):
- "The Beginning" interviews with producer Lawrence Gordon, actor James Remar, editor David Holden, and writer/director Walter Hill (14:08)
- "Battleground" interviews with writer/director Walter Hill and assistant director David O. Sosna (15:23)
- "The Way Home" interview with director of photography Andrew Laszlo (18:06)
- "The Phenomenon" interview with writer/director Walter Hill and the cast (15:20)
Theatrical Trailer (1:43)
Image Gallery (8:20) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Atmos
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE: Theatrical Cut
*The Film
Audio Commentary by film critic Walter Chaw, author of "A Walter Hill Film" (2022)
Isolated Score (in DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0)
"War Stories" 2023 interview with writer/director Walter Hill (15:47)
"Whole Lotta Magic" 2023 roundtable discussion with filmmakers Josh Olson, Lexi Alexander, and Robert D. Kryzkowski (84:12)
"Battling Boundaries" 2023 interview with editor Billy Weber (8:13)
"Gang Style" 2023 interview with costume designer Bobbie Mannix (9:08)
"Armies of the Night" 2023 look at costume designs and photographs from the archive of designer Bobbie Mannix (5:48)
"Sound of the Streets" 2023 appreciation of composer Barry De Vorzon by film historian Neil Brand (24:33)
"Come Out to Play" 2023 locations visit (10:08)
Archival Special Features (2005):
- "The Beginning" interviews with producer Lawrence Gordon, actor James Remar, editor David Holden, and writer/director Walter Hill (14:08)
- "Battleground" interviews with writer/director Walter Hill and assistant director David O. Sosna (15:23)
- "The Way Home" interview with director of photography Andrew Laszlo (18:06)
- "The Phenomenon" interview with writer/director Walter Hill and the cast (15:20)
Theatrical Trailer (1:43)
Image Gallery (8:20)
DISC TWO: 2005 Director's Cut
*The Film
2005 introduciton by writer/director Walter Hill (1:17) -
Subtitles:English HoH (both versions)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1/1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Theatrical Cut
English Dolby Atmos
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
2005 Director's Cut
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:The theatrical cut is framed at 1.85:1 while the director's cut is framed at 1.78:1, both are remastered from a 4K restoration.
Comes in limited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Laurie Greasley with:
- a 100-page perfect-bound collector's book containing new writing by film critic Dennis Cozzalio plus select archival material;
- double-sided foldout poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Laurie Greasley;
- six postcard-sized reproduction artcards;
- gang logo stickers. -
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Extras:2005 introduction to the new edition by director/co-writer Walter Hill (1:18)
"The Warriors: The Beginning" 2005 interviews with producer Lawrence Gordon, actor James Remar, editor David Holden, and writer/director Walter Hill (14:07)
"The Warriors: Battleground" 2005 interviews with writer/director Walter Hill and assistant director David O. Sosna (15:24)
"The Warriors: The Way Home" 2005 interview with director of photography Andrew Laszlo (18:07)
"The Warriors: The Phenomenon" 2005 interview with writer/director Walter Hill and the cast (15:23)
Theatrical Trailer (2:02) -
Subtitles:English HoH, French, and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1 (640 Kbps)
French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Extras are in standard definition.
Also available in a 40th anniversary steelbook exclusively at FYE containing a DVD copy of the original theatrical version.
Re-released on and January 24, 2017 and again on July 13, 2021 with a code for a digital copy. -
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Extras:2005 introduction to the new edition by director/co-writer Walter Hill (1:18)
"The Warriors: The Beginning" 2005 interviews with producer Lawrence Gordon, actor James Remar, editor David Holden, and writer/director Walter Hill (14:07)
"The Warriors: Battleground" 2005 interviews with writer/director Walter Hill and assistant director David O. Sosna (15:24)
"The Warriors: The Way Home" 2005 interview with director of photography Andrew Laszlo (18:07)
"The Warriors: The Phenomenon" 2005 interview with writer/director Walter Hill and the cast (15:23)
Theatrical Trailer (2:02) -
Subtitles:English HoH, French, and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1 (640 Kbps)
French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Direct port of the 2007 Paramount release.
Extras are in standard definition.
Also available in a double feature with "Four Brothers". -
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Film - 2005 Director's Cut (92:54)
Audio Commentary by author/historian Chris Poggiali and former Fangoria editor/author Michael Gingold (2022)
2005 introduction to the new edition by director/co-writer Walter Hill (1:19)
"The Warriors: The Beginning" 2005 interviews with producer Lawrence Gordon, actor James Remar, editor David Holden, and writer/director Walter Hill (14:07)
"The Warriors: Battleground" 2005 interviews with writer/director Walter Hill and assistant director David O. Sosna (15:24)
"The Warriors: The Way Home" 2005 interview with director of photography Andrew Laszlo (18:07)
"The Warriors: The Phenomenon" 2005 interview with writer/director Walter Hill and the cast (15:23)
DISC TWO
*The Film - Theatrical Cut (92:54)
Audio Commentary by by film critic Walter Chaw, author of "A Walter Hill Film" (2022)
"The Warriors From the Cutting Floor" deleted and extended scenes from the TV version (10:45)
"Sound and Fury: Scoring The Warriors" 2022 interview with composer Barry De Vorzon (15:09)
"Last Train to Coney Island" 2022 interview with actor David Patrick Kelly (11:41)
"We Got the Streets" 2022 interview with actor James Remar (16:15)
"Nowhere to Run" 2022 interview with actor Dorsey Wright (15:38)
"Literally Classic: The Ancient Greek Roots of The Warriors" 2022 interview with assistant professor of classics at UCLA Bryant Kirkland (21:51)
"Magic... Whole Lot of Magic" 2022 video essay by critic Chris O'Neill (9:44)
"The Warriors' Scrapbook" slideshow (18:31)
U.S. TV Spot (0:31)
U.S. Theatrical Trailer (1:43) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Limited Edition 2 disc hard box edition with unique artwork, limited to 2000 copies. Each disc is packaged in its own keep case.
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Extras:2005 introduction to the new edition by director/co-writer Walter Hill (1:18)
"The Warriors: The Beginning" 2005 interviews with producer Lawrence Gordon, actor James Remar, editor David Holden, and writer/director Walter Hill (14:07)
"The Warriors: Battleground" 2005 interviews with writer/director Walter Hill and assistant director David O. Sosna (15:24)
"The Warriors: The Way Home" 2005 interview with director of photography Andrew Laszlo (18:07)
"The Warriors: The Phenomenon" 2005 interview with writer/director Walter Hill and the cast (15:23)
Theatrical Trailer (2:02) -
Subtitles:English HoH, French, and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1 (640 Kbps)
French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Extras are in standard definition.
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Extras:2005 introduction to the new edition by director/co-writer Walter Hill (1:18)
"The Warriors: The Beginning" 2005 interviews with producer Lawrence Gordon, actor James Remar, editor David Holden, and writer/director Walter Hill (14:07)
"The Warriors: Battleground" 2005 interviews with writer/director Walter Hill and assistant director David O. Sosna (15:24)
"The Warriors: The Way Home" 2005 interview with director of photography Andrew Laszlo (18:07)
"The Warriors: The Phenomenon" 2005 interview with writer/director Walter Hill and the cast (15:23)
Theatrical Trailer (2:02) -
Subtitles:English, French, and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1 (640 Kbps)
French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Extras are in standard definition.
Re-released on and January 24, 2017 and again on July 13, 2021 with a code for a digital copy. -
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Extras:2005 introduction to the new edition by director/co-writer Walter Hill (1:18)
"The Warriors: The Beginning" 2005 interviews with producer Lawrence Gordon, actor James Remar, editor David Holden, and writer/director Walter Hill (14:07)
"The Warriors: Battleground" 2005 interviews with writer/director Walter Hill and assistant director David O. Sosna (15:24)
"The Warriors: The Way Home" 2005 interview with director of photography Andrew Laszlo (18:07)
"The Warriors: The Phenomenon" 2005 interview with writer/director Walter Hill and the cast (15:23)
Theatrical Trailer (2:02) -
Subtitles:English HoH, French, and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1 (640 Kbps)
French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Direct port of the 2007 Paramount release.
Extras are in standard definition. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
*The Film
"The Warriors: The Beginning" 2005 interviews with producer Lawrence Gordon, actor James Remar, editor David Holden, and writer/director Walter Hill (14:07)
"The Warriors: Battleground" 2005 interviews with writer/director Walter Hill and assistant director David O. Sosna (15:24)
"The Warriors: The Way Home" 2005 interview with director of photography Andrew Laszlo (18:07)
"The Warriors: The Phenomenon" 2005 interview with writer/director Walter Hill and the cast (15:23)
Theatrical Trailer (1:47)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:English and German
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Packaging claims region B but it plays on players set to A and C as well.
Extras are in English with optional English and German subtitles.
Packaged in a Mediabook case with a 20 page booklet with writing by Christoph N. Kellerbach.
Available in two versions:
- Coverart A limited to 1000 copies.
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Extras:2005 introduction to the new edition by director/co-writer Walter Hill (1:18)
"The Warriors: The Beginning" 2005 interviews with producer Lawrence Gordon, actor James Remar, editor David Holden, and writer/director Walter Hill (14:07)
"The Warriors: Battleground" 2005 interviews with writer/director Walter Hill and assistant director David O. Sosna (15:24)
"The Warriors: The Way Home" 2005 interview with director of photography Andrew Laszlo (18:07)
"The Warriors: The Phenomenon" 2005 interview with writer/director Walter Hill and the cast (15:23)
Theatrical Trailer (2:02) -
Subtitles:English HoH, French, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1 (640 Kbps)
French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Extras are in standard definition.
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Extras:2005 introduction to the new edition by director/co-writer Walter Hill (1:18)
"The Warriors: The Beginning" 2005 interviews with producer Lawrence Gordon, actor James Remar, editor David Holden, and writer/director Walter Hill (14:07)
"The Warriors: Battleground" 2005 interviews with writer/director Walter Hill and assistant director David O. Sosna (15:24)
"The Warriors: The Way Home" 2005 interview with director of photography Andrew Laszlo (18:07)
"The Warriors: The Phenomenon" 2005 interview with writer/director Walter Hill and the cast (15:23)
Theatrical Trailer (2:02) -
Subtitles:Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Italian. Norwegian, and Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Introduction is in English, with optional Dutch, English, French, and Italian, subtitles.
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OVERALL: Draw
The Arrow US/Canada Limited Editions include both cuts from a new 4K restoration with a Dolby Atmos option and new extras while Australia's imprint has both cuts and its own exclusive extras.
GENERAL NOTES:
Two versions of this film exist:
- the original 1979 theatrical version (~93 minutes);
- the 2005 director's cut which adds an opening narration comparing the story to a tale of Ancient Greek warriors surrounded on all sides by enemies trying to get to safety. This is accompanied by drawn comic book panels which are also used in the film proper as scene transitions (~94 minutes).
"Theatrical vs Director's Cut" comparison can be found at Movie-Censorship.com.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Arrow Films - No cuts - Theatrical cut (93:09)
- Blu-ray A Limited Edition America- Arrow Films - No cuts - includes the theatrical cut (93:09) and the 2005 director's cut (94:00).
- Blu-ray A Canada- Arrow Films - No cuts - Theatrical cut (93:09)
- Blu-ray A Limited Edition Canada- Arrow Films - No cuts - includes the theatrical cut (93:09) and the 2005 director's cut (94:00).
- Blu-ray ALL Ultimate Director's Cut America- Paramount Home Entertainment - No cuts - 2005 director's cut (93:59).
- Blu-ray ALL Ultimate Director's Cut America- Warner Home Video - No cuts - 2005 director's cut (93:59).
- Blu-ray ALL Australia- Via Vision - No cuts - includes the theatrical cut (92:54) and the 2005 director's cut (93:59).
- Blu-ray ALL Ultimate Director's Cut Australia- Paramount Home Entertainment - No cuts - 2005 director's cut (93:59).
- Blu-ray ALL Ultimate Director's Cut Canada- Paramount Home Entertainment - No cuts - 2005 director's cut (93:59).
- Blu-ray ALL Ultimate Director's Cut Canada- Warner Home Video - No cuts - 2005 director's cut (93:59).
- Blu-ray ALL Germany- 84 Entertainment - No cuts - theatrical cut (92:54).
- Blu-ray ALL Ultimate Director's Cut United Kingdom- Paramount Home Entertainment - No cuts - 2005 director's cut (93:59).
- Blu-ray B Ultimate Director's Cut Scandinavia- Svensk Filmindustri - No cuts - 2005 director's cut (93:59).
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Comparison added by Jari_Kovalainen on 20/06/07
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 23/07/24UPDATE LOG:
11/01/15: Movie-Censorship.com link.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
10/06/15: Added Australian release.
15/01/17: Added UK, DVDBeaver.
29/07/17: Added note about versions and corrected various errors in the listings; Added running times.
30/10/18: Added Germany.
20/11/18: Updated Germany as Theatrical.
29/05/22: Addition of the Australian Imprint, Canadian, and US Warner release.
11/08/23: Added Scandinavia.
25/11/23: Added Arrow LE.
23/07/24: Added Arrow standard.
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