Rewind @ www.dvdcompare.net - Soldier (The) AKA Codename: The Soldier (Blu-ray) (1982)

Blu-ray A America - Kino Lorber
KL Studio Classics
Commentaries:

(1) Audio Commentary by director James Glickenhaus (2018)
(2) Audio Commentary by film historian Jim Hemphill (2018)
Extras:

Theatrical Trailer (1:49)
Bonus Trailers:
- "The Taking of Beverly Hills" (2:13)
- "I, the Jury" (1:53)
- "When Eight Bells Toll" (2:49)
- "Gorky Park" (2:23)
- "The Park is Mine" (2:08)
- "The Package" (2:18)
- "Malone" (2:00)
Subtitles:

None
Aspect Ratio:

1.85:1
Picture Format:

1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
Soundtrack(s):

English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
Case type:

Keep Case
Notes:

Extras are in SD unless outherwise stated.
Packaging incorrectly states the running time as 96 minutes.
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Extras:

DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
*The Film
Audio Commentary by director James Glickenhaus (2018)
Audio Commentary by film historian Jim Hemphill (2018)
"Memories of The Soldier" interview with director James Glickenhaus (14:48)
"One Man, One Unit" interview with casting director Donna Deseta (9:04)
"Regardless of Risk" interview with production designer William Deseta (18:12)
Scenes Comparison: R-Rated Cut vs International Cut (4:29)
German Credits (3:26)
English Theatrical Trailer (1:52)
Picture Gallery (57 pictures, 7:36)

DISC TWO (DVD Copy)
Subtitles:

English, German
Aspect Ratio:

1.78:1
Picture Format:

1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
Soundtrack(s):

English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono*
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
Case type:

Mediabook
Notes:

*If you watch the movie in English, some parts are in Russian, French and German which are subtitled in English (optional).
The interviews are in English with optional German subtitles. The audio commentaries are in English only.
Comes with a 20-page booklet (non-removable) featuring writing by Oliver Nöding.
Audio mistakenly labeled PCM 2.0 on the backcover.
Koch Media labels this release the "Euro-Langfassung" (Extended European Cut).
Available exclusively in the Koch Films shop.
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OVERALL: Blu-ray B

Koch has the international version, the Kino commentaries, and additional extras.

Do note that the Kino edition has the R-rated US version.
CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Kino Lorber - No cuts - R-rated US version (87:54)
- Blu-ray B Euro-Langfassung Germany- Koch Films - No cuts - extended European cut (88:49)
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Comparison added by Rick_Curzon on 13/04/18
Comparison last updated by Eric_Cotenas on 15/03/21

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13/04/18: Initial entry.
15/03/21: Added Germany and cleanup (stereo to mono).
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Soldier (The) AKA Codename: The Soldier (Blu-ray) (1982)