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Carnal Knowledge (Blu-ray) (1971)
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that "Carnal Knowledge" is not obscene. See it now!Director: Mike Nichols
Year of Copyright: 1971
Year of Production: 1970-71
OVERALL: Blu-ray ALL-
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with filmmaker/playwright Neil LaBute (2025)
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Extras:"Mark Harris and Dana Stevens on Carnal Knowledge" 2025 interview (29:04)
2025 Interview with film editing historian Bobbie O’Steen (9:14)
"Mike Nichols and Jason Reitman in Conversation" 2011 interview (36:02)
Q&A with screenwriter Jules Feiffer (43:02)
Radio Spot (0:57)
Theatrical Trailer (0:58) -
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 LPCM 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 4K restoration.
Comes with an essay by scholar Moira Weigel and a 1971 piece from American Cinematographer about the look of the film.
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with filmmaker/playwright Neil LaBute (2025)
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Extras:"Mark Harris and Dana Stevens on Carnal Knowledge" 2025 interview (29:04)
2025 Interview with film editing historian Bobbie O’Steen (9:14)
"Mike Nichols and Jason Reitman in Conversation" 2011 interview (36:02)
Q&A with screenwriter Jules Feiffer (43:02)
Radio Spot (0:57)
Theatrical Trailer (0:58) -
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 LPCM 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 4K restoration.
Comes with an essay by scholar Moira Weigel and a 1971 piece from American Cinematographer about the look of the film.
Also available in a 4K/Blu-ray combo pack. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with writer and film scholar Justin Bozung (2025)
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Extras:"Mike Nichols and Jason Reitman in Conversation" 2011 interview (36:01)
"Cruel Masters: Richard Ayoade on Carnal Knowledge" 2025 interview (13:06)
"The Studs Terkel Program: Jules Feiffer on Midlife Crisis" radio excerpt from 30 November 1979 (52:12)
"The Studs Terkel Program: Jules Feiffer on Relationships" radio excerpt from 12 April 1990 (46:14)
Theatrical Trailer (2:36)
Teaser Trailer (0:54)
Radio Spots (1:31 in total):
- Spot #1 (1:00)
- Spot #2 (0:31)
Carnal Knowledge Image Gallery: Original Promotional Material (94 images)
Carnal Knowledge Image Gallery: UK Press Pack (27 images)
"Jules Feiffer's Munro" 1960 animated short (8:56) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 1.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:5060697920451
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Notes:Features a 4K restoration.
A limited edition of 3,000 copies.
Comes with an 80-page liner notes booklet with a new essay by Brad Stevens, an archival interview with director Mike Nichols, writer Jules Feiffer and actor Jack Nicholson, a contemporary location report originally published in American Cinematographer, an account of the controversies surround the film’s original release, a reprint of a 1972 Sight and Sound article on the film and its place within Nichols’ oeuvre and full film credits. -
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OVERALL: Blu-ray ALL
Both Criterion and Powerhouse releases feature differing and exclusive extras.
Do note, the white fade 84:40 mark is missing on the Criterion release(s) whereas it's present on the Powerhouse release.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Criterion Collection - No censor cuts. However, a white fade is missing at the 84:40 mark (98:10).
- Blu-ray A Canada- Criterion Collection - No censor cuts. However, a white fade is missing at the 84:40 mark (98:10).
- Blu-ray B Limited Edition United Kingdom- Powerhouse Films - No cuts. Includes the white fade at the 84:40 mark (98:02).
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Comparison added by Rick_Curzon on 14/06/25
Comparison last updated by Anthony_DiPaola on 23/06/25UPDATE LOG:
14/06/25: Initial entry.
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