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Christmas Story (A) (1983)
A Tribute to the Original, Traditional, One-Hundred-Percent, Red-Blooded, Two-Fisted, All-American Christmas.Director: Bob Clark
OVERALL: R1-
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Extras:Theatrical Trailer (2:14)
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Subtitles:English HoH, French, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 1.0
French Dolby Digital 1.0
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Case type:Snapper Case
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Notes:Open-matte transfer.
Sleeve gives an incorrect RT of 98 minutes.
Re-released on October 30, 2007 in an amaray (keep) case.
Also available in a Limited Edition Holiday Gift Pack with "A Christmas Story 2". -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
Audio Commentary with actors Peter Billingsley and Melinda Dillon and writer/director Bob Clark (2003)
Theatrical Trailer (2:14)
DISC TWO
"Another Christmas Story" 2003 featurette (18:15)
"Get a Leg Up" 2003 featurette (4:35)
"Daisy Red Ryder: A History" 2003 featurette (5:15)
2 Interactive Games:
- "Triple Dog Dare"
- "Decoder"
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Subtitles:English, English HoH, French, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 1.0
French Dolby Digital 1.0 -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Features a remastered digital transfer.
Also contains an open-matte 1.33:1 full screen version.
Packaged in a 2-disc digi-pack with slip-cover.
This is the 20th Anniversary Special Edition.
Re-released on November 4,2008 with a different cover and in an amaray (keep) case which is also available in an Ultimate Collector's Edition with a set of cookie cutters, a movie-themed apron, and a hard-bound photo essay/cookbook all packaged in a metal case resembling a cookie tin. -
Easter eggs:On Disc One, to access a deleted scene script excerpt, go to the special features menu page and navigate "down" from the theatrical trailer selection. You'll highlight a Christmas present icon. Press "enter".
On Disc Two, to access the Leg Lamp infomercial, go to the special features menu page and navigate "right" from the additional special features selection. You'll highlight a Christmas present icon. Press "enter". -
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Open-matte transfer.
Later re-released in 2012 with different cover art which was re-released in 2019 with a Family Favourites slipcase. -
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OVERALL: R1
The SE release is the clear winner.
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CUTS:
- R1 America- Warner Home Video - No cuts (93:28 NTSC).
- R1 Two-Disc Special Edition America- Warner Home Video - No cuts (93:28 NTSC).
- R2 United Kingdom- Warner Home Video - No cuts (89:32 PAL).
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Comparison added by Noor_Razzak on 15/11/03
Comparison last updated by Matthew_B_Harrah on 15/11/22UPDATE LOG:
30/03/13 - R2 UK added.
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28/11/13 - R1 movie/trailer RTs added.
28/02/18 - ASINs added.
01/01/21 - Clean-up and updated Special Edition.
15/11/22 - Caps-a-holic.
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