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Rock 'N' Roll High School (1979)
A group of rock-loving students, with the help of The Ramones, take over their school to combat its oppressive administration.Director: Allan Arkush (uncredited: Joe Dante, Jerry Zucker)
Year of Copyright: 1979
Year of Production: 1978-79
OVERALL: R1-
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Commentaries:Audio commentary by director Allan Arkush, producer Michael Finnell and screenwriter Richard Whitley (1997)
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Extras:1997 Interview with Roger Corman by Leonard Maltin on Rock ‘N’ Roll High School
"Rock 'n' Roll High School: Audio Outtakes from The Roxy" the Roxy Theatre LA, 14.12.1978
2 Radio spots
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Jewel Case
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UPC Number:017078985528
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio commentary by director Allan Arkush, producer Michael Finnell and screenwriter Richard Whitley (1997)
(2.) Audio commentary by executive producer Roger Corman and actress Dey Young (2005)
(3.) Audio commentary by actress P.J. Soles, director Allan Arkush and actor Clint Howard (2010)
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Extras:"Back to School: A Retrospective" 2005 documentary (~23:00)
"Staying After Class with P.J. Soles, Dey Young and Vincent Van Patton" 2010 featurette (~16:00)
1997 Interview with Roger Corman by Leonard Maltin on Rock ‘N’ Roll High School (~5:00)
"Rock ‘N’ Roll High School: Candid Comments from Director Allan Arkush" 2010 featurette (~12:00)
"Rock 'n' Roll High School: Audio Outtakes from The Roxy" the Roxy Theatre LA, 14.12.1978 (~15:00)
"Special Introduction by Allan Arkush" text notes
Photo galleries:
- "Richard Whitley's Personal Collection"
- "Pressbook"
- "Script Pages from a Deleted Scene"
- "Script Page from Deleted Shower Scene"
- "The Ramones"
- "Photos, Posters and More"
Theatrical trailer
TV spot
Radio spots
Bonus trailers:
- "Suburbia"
- "Grand Theft Auto" -
Subtitles:None
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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 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:826663118858
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Notes:Comes with a 14-page liner notes booklet containing text interviews with Allan Arkush, Johnny Ramone, Paul Bartel and Mary Woronov and essays by Allan Arkush, Richard Whitley and Russ Dvonch.
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio commentary by director Allan Arkush, producer Michael Finnell and screenwriter Richard Whitley (1997)
(2.) Audio commentary by executive producer Roger Corman and actress Dey Young (2005) -
Extras:"Back to School: A Retrospective" 2005 documentary (~23:00)
"Rock 'n' Roll High School: Audio Outtakes from The Roxy" the Roxy Theatre LA, 14.12.1978 (~15:00)
"Jump to the Ramones concert" feature
Theatrical trailer
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Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:786936693119
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Notes:The disc also contains English CC.
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Commentaries:Audio commentary by director Allan Arkush, producer Michael Finnell and screenwriter Richard Whitley (1997)
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Extras:1997 Interview with Roger Corman by Leonard Maltin on Rock ‘N’ Roll High School
"Rock 'n' Roll High School: Audio Outtakes from The Roxy" the Roxy Theatre LA, 14.12.1978
"Special film dedication by Allan Arkush" notes
"Exclusive essay on the making of the movie" notes
Cast and crew biographies
2 Radio spots
Bonus trailers:
- "Saturday the 14th"
- "Battle Beyond the Stars"
- "Eat My Dust" -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:057373159309
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Notes:Comes with a 24-page liner notes booklet.
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Commentaries:Audio commentary by director Allan Arkush, producer Michael Finnell and screenwriter Richard Whitley (1997)
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Extras:1997 Interview with Roger Corman by Leonard Maltin on Rock ‘N’ Roll High School
"Rock 'n' Roll High School: Audio Outtakes from The Roxy" the Roxy Theatre LA, 14.12.1978
2 Radio spots
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Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:4020974147965
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Commentaries:Audio commentary by director Allan Arkush, producer Michael Finnell and screenwriter Richard Whitley (1997)
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Extras:1997 Interview with Roger Corman by Leonard Maltin on Rock ‘N’ Roll High School
"Rock 'n' Roll High School: Audio Outtakes from The Roxy" the Roxy Theatre LA, 14.12.1978
2 Radio spots
Theatrical trailer
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:5014293147255
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Commentaries:Audio commentary by director Allan Arkush, producer Michael Finnell and screenwriter Richard Whitley (1997)
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Extras:1997 Interview with Roger Corman by Leonard Maltin on Rock ‘N’ Roll High School
"Rock 'n' Roll High School: Audio Outtakes from The Roxy" the Roxy Theatre LA, 14.12.1978
"Special film dedication by Allan Arkush" text notes
"Exclusive essay on the making of the movie" notes
Cast and crew biographies
2 Radio spots
Bonus trailers:
- "A Night with Lou Reed"
- "Alice Cooper's Welcome to My Nightmare"
- "Jesus, This is Iggy"
- "Trick or Treat" -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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OVERALL: R1
The Shout Factory! release is anamorphic and has the best extras.
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CUTS:
- R0 Widescreen Special Edition America- Lumivision - No cuts
- R1 America- Shout! Factory - No cuts
- R1 'Rock On' Edition America- Buena Vista Home Entertainment - No cuts
- R1 Special Edition America- New Concorde - No cuts
- R2 Germany- Anolis Entertainment / EMS - No cuts
- R2 Full Length Uncut Version United Kingdom- Prism Leisure - No cuts
- R4 Digitally Remastered Edition Australia- Umbrella Entertainment / The AV Channel - No cuts
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Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 27/12/03
Comparison last updated by Rick_Curzon on 18/02/24UPDATE LOG:
27/12/03: Initial entry.
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07/05/10: Addition of R1 by Shout Factory!
18/02/24: Dates.
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