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Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (The) (Blu-ray) (1978)
The chant of the underdog.Director: Fred Schepisi
Year of Copyright: 1978
Year of Production: 1977
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Film - International Version (117:22)
A Conversation With Director Fred Schepisi & Cinematographer Ian Baker
“The Chant of Tom Lewis” interview with actor Tommy Lewis
Theatrical Trailer
DISC TWO
*The Film - Australian Version
Audio Commentary by director Fred Schepisi
Introduction by director Fred Schepisi -
Subtitles:English HoH (both versions)
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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):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (both versions)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The Australian version opens with the Umbrella Entertainment logo while the international version opens with a Shout! Factory logo.
Comes with a booklet featuring the essay “An Axe to Grind: The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith” by film critic Peter Tonguette. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Film - International Version (117:22)
A Conversation With Director Fred Schepisi & Cinematographer Ian Baker
“The Chant of Tom Lewis” interview with actor Tommy Lewis
Theatrical Trailer
DISC TWO
*The Film - Australian Version
Audio Commentary by director Fred Schepisi
Introduction by director Fred Schepisi -
Subtitles:English HoH (both versions)
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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):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (both versions)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The Australian version opens with the Umbrella Entertainment logo while the international version opens with a Shout! Factory logo.
Comes with a booklet featuring the essay “An Axe to Grind: The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith” by film critic Peter Tonguette. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by director Fred Schepisi
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Extras:Introduction by director Fred Schepisi (0:25)
A Conversation with director Fred Schepisi & cinematographer Ian Baker (64:01)
Melbourne Premiere from "Willesee at Seven" June 1978 (6:00)
"Celluloid Gypsies: Making The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith" documentary (36:21)
"The Chant of Tom Lewis" interview with actor Tom E. Lewis (25:33)
2008 Melbourne International Film Festival Q&A with director Fred Schepisi & actor Geoffrey Rush (34:05)
"Making Us Blacksmiths" documentary on the casting of Aboriginal lead actors Tom E. Lewis and Freddy Reynolds (10:23)
Stills Gallery (14:28)
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Subtitles:English HoH
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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):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
*The Film - Australian Version (122:02)
*The Film - International Version (117:22)
Audio Commentary by director Fred Schepisi (on the Australian Version)
Audio Commentary by film historian Alexandra Heller-Nicholas (on the Australian Version)
Interview with director Fred Schepisi (40:52)
"Celluloid Gypsies: Making The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith" documentary (36:21)
A Conversation with director Fred Schepisi & cinematographer Ian Baker (64:01)
"The Chant of Tom Lewis" interview with actor Tom E. Lewis (25:33)
2008 Melbourne International Film Festival Q&A with director Fred Schepisi & actor Geoffrey Rush (34:05)
"Making Us Blacksmiths" documentary on the casting of Aboriginal lead actors Tom E. Lewis and Freddy Reynolds (10:23)
Theatrical Trailer (2:26)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy)
*The Film - Australian Version (122:02)
Audio Commentary by director Fred Schepisi
Audio Commentary by film historian Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
Interview with director Fred Schepisi (40:52)
"Celluloid Gypsies: Making The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith" documentary (36:21)
A Conversation with director Fred Schepisi & cinematographer Ian Baker (64:01)
"The Chant of Tom Lewis" interview with actor Tom E. Lewis (25:33)
2008 Melbourne International Film Festival Q&A with director Fred Schepisi & actor Geoffrey Rush (34:05)
"Making Us Blacksmiths" documentary on the casting of Aboriginal lead actors Tom E. Lewis and Freddy Reynolds (10:23)
Theatrical Trailer (2:26) -
Subtitles:English HoH (optional on both versions)
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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):English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 (both versions)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The Australian version opens with the Umbrella Entertainment logo while the international version opens with a Shout! Factory logo. The international version is exclusive to the Blu-ray side of the combo.
Comes with a reversible cover and a collector's booklet featuring a reprint of Pauline Kael's original review of the film; and rare archival imagery.
The first 2,000 copies include a limited edition O-card featuring newly commissioned artwork by Nathanael Marsh. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The UK release has two cuts of the film, a new interview with the director, and a second commentary while the Australian release includes a couple exclusive extras as well.
GENERAL NOTES:
The film exists in two principal versions:
- the Australian version (122 minutes)
- the International version (117 minutes) -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Kino Lorber - No cuts - includes the Australian version (122:10) and the international version (117:32)
- Blu-ray A Canada- Kino Lorber - No cuts - includes the Australian version (122:10) and the international version (117:32)
- Blu-ray ALL Australia- Umbrella Entertainment - No cuts - Australian version (121:52).
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Eureka - No cuts includes the Australian version (122:02) and the international version (117:22).
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Comparison added by James-Masaki_Ryan on 31/03/18
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