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Bullet Train AKA Shinkansen daibakuha AKA The Bullet Train (Blu-ray) (1975)
They said it couldn't happen ... But for 1500 passengers Bullet Train 109 became a nightmare journey that just couldn't be stopped!Director: Jun'ya Satô
Year of Copyright: 1975
Year of Production: 1974-75
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:"Big Movie, Big Panic: Junya Sato on The Bullet Train" 2016 director interview (24:41)
Original Theatrical Trailer (3:04)
Original Teaser Trailer (1:29) -
Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Theatrical Version
Japanese LPCM 2.0 Mono
Export Version
English LPCM 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:*The export version is reconstructed from the Japanese master with lower-quality video sources used for the opening and closing credits and effects shots exclusive to the export version. Onscreen text that had been replaced with English inserts remain here in Japanese with optional English subtitles.
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Extras:Isolated Music and Effects Track (in DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono)
"Big Movie, Big Panic: Junya Sato on The Bullet Train" 2016 director interview (24:41) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with an 8-page liner notes booklet by Julie Kirgo.
Limited to 3,000 copies. -
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Extras:2022 interview with critic Fabien Mauro (20:27)
"Big Movie, Big Panic: Junya Sato on The Bullet Train" 2016 director interview (24:41)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer #1 (3:04)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer #2 (1:21)
French Theatrical Trailer (2:35) -
Subtitles:French (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The Japanese version is in 1080p while the French version is in 480i.
Also available in a Limited Edition which also includes 9 lobby cards, a reproduction of the Japanese theatrical chirashi, and a DVD copy. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
*The Film - Japanese Version (152:11)
*The Film - German Version (96:29)
German Theatrical Trailer (2:30)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy)
*The Film - Japanese Version
Stills Gallery (2:08)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer (1:29)
DISC THREE (DVD)
*The Film - German Version
German Super 8 Version (15:43)
Stills Gallery (9:36)
German Theatrical Trailer (2:24) -
Subtitles:German (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese Version
Japanese LPCM 2.0 Mono
German LPCM 2.0 Mono
German Dolby Digital 1.0
German Version
Japanese LPCM 2.0 Mono
German LPCM 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Includes an 8-page booklet.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
*The Film - Japanese Version (152:11)
*The Film - German Version (96:29)
German Theatrical Trailer (2:30)
DISC TWO (DVD)
*The Film - Japanese Version
Stills Gallery (2:08)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer (1:29)
DISC THREE (DVD)
*The Film - German Version
German Super 8 Version (15:43)
Stills Gallery (9:36)
German Theatrical Trailer (2:24)
DISC FOUR (Soundtrack CD) -
Subtitles:German (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese Version
Japanese LPCM 2.0 Mono
German LPCM 2.0 Mono
German Dolby Digital 1.0
German Version
Japanese LPCM 2.0 Mono
German LPCM 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Mediabook
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Notes:Includes a 16-page booklet.
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Extras:*The Film - Japanese Theatrical Version (152:09)
*The Film - Export Version (114:53)
Audio Commentary on the theatrical version by Japanese film experts Tom Mes and Jasper Sharp (2023)
"Kim Newman on Mad Bombers in Cinema" 2023 author/critic interview (16:22)
"Tony Rayns on The Bullet Train" 2023 author/critic interview (26:52)
"Off the Rails: Junya Sato’s biographers on the making of The Bullet Train" 2023 interview with film writer Tatsuya Masuto and film critic Masaaki Nomura (20:12, in Japanese with English subtitles)
"Big Movie, Big Panic: Junya Sato on The Bullet Train" 2016 director interview (24:41, in Japanese with English subtitles)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer #1 (3:06)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer #2 (1:30) -
Subtitles:English (optional; theatrical version only)*
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Theatrical Version
Japanese LPCM 2.0 Mono
Export Version
English LPCM 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:*The export version is reconstructed from the Japanese master with lower-quality video sources used for the opening and closing credits and effects shots exclusive to the export version. Onscreen text that had been replaced with English inserts remain here in Japanese with optional English subtitles.
Unless noted, extras are in English.
The first 2,000 copies come with a limited edition slipcase featuring new artwork by Tony Stella and a collectors booklet featuring a new essay by film writer Barry Forshaw. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The UK release has two versions of the film and some exclusive extras.
The US Twilight Time release has the isolated score.
The French release has an exclusive French interview.
GENERAL NOTES:
The film exists in two primary versions:
- the Japanese theatrical version (~153 minutes at 24fps);
- the English export version (~115 minutes at 24fps).
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Discotek Media - No cuts - includes the original Japanese theatrical version (152:00) and the English export version (115:14).
- Blu-ray A America- Twilight Time - No cuts - Original Japanese version (152:11)
- Blu-ray B France- Carlotta Films - No cuts - Includes the original Japanese version (152:09) and the French version (99:49)
- Blu-ray B 3 Disc Special Edition Germany- Subkultur Entertainment - No cuts - Includes the Original Japanese Version (152:11) and the German Version (96:29)
- Blu-ray B 4 Disc Special Edition Germany- Subkultur Entertainment - No cuts - Includes the Original Japanese Version (152:11) and the German Version (96:29)
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Eureka - No cuts - includes the original Japanese theatrical version (152:09) and the English export version (114:53).
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Comparison added by James-Masaki_Ryan on 30/12/16
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 11/02/24UPDATE LOG:
30/12/16: Initial entry.
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08/01/17: DVDBeaver.
05/02/20: Added Germany x2.
16/03/22: Added France.
06/04/23: Dates.
06/04/23: Added UK.
11/02/24: Added US Discotek.
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