The Bridges At Toko-Ri (1954) coming from Kino

[whiteberry]

The Bridges at Toko-Ri Blu-ray

The Bridges at Toko-Ri Blu-ray

Originally Posted by KinoLorberStudioClassics

Coming in 2023 on Blu-ray!

Brand NEW 2023 HD Master – From a NEW 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative

The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1954) Starring William Holden, Grace Kelly, Fredric March, Mickey Rooney, Robert Strauss, Charles McGraw & Earl Holliman – Shot by Loyal Griggs (Shane) – Music by Lyn Murray (To Catch a Thief) – Screenplay by Valentine Davies (Miracle on 34th Street) – Based on a Novel by James A. Michener (Sayonara) – Produced by George Seaton (The Country Girl) – Directed by Mark Robson (Von Ryan Express).

Oscar Winner: Best Special Effects

Oscar Nominee: Best Editing (Alma Macrorie)

https://www.facebook.com/KinoLorberS...0650921658434/



Re-Release Trailer:

The Bridges at Toko-Ri - Trailer - YouTube

[whiteberry]

Advertisement in the January 19, 1955, issue of Motion Picture Exhibitor:



https://archive.org/details/motionpi.../n733/mode/2up

[whiteberry]

"Three Majors Concentrate On CinemaScope For 1955" Boxoffice magazine article on CinemaScope from January 17, 1955, which details Paramount's "final" five movies shot in the standard aspect ratio before switching 100% to VistaVision:

• The Bridges At Toko-Ri (January)
• Mambo (February)
• Conquest Of Space (February)
• Ulysses (March)
• The Country Girl (March)

[Show spoiler]

https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/vi...-january171955

[whiteberry]

Boxoffice magazine review from January 1, 1955:

[Show spoiler]

https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/vi...-january011955


Variety review from December 29, 1954:



https://archive.org/details/variety1.../n285/mode/2up

[javi92]

More Grace Kelly on blu-ray

[whiteberry]

Originally Posted by Kino Lorber Insider

Coming June 20th!

THE BRIDGES AT TOKO-RI (1954)
• Brand New HD Master – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative
• NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker/Historian Steve Mitchell and Combat Films: American Realism Author Steven Jay Rubin
• Theatrical Trailer
• Limited Edition O-Card Slipcase
• Optional English Subtitles

Color 102 Minutes 1.85:1 Not Rated
The explosive Korean War novel by celebrated author James A. Michener (Sayonara, South Pacific) soars to the screen in this rousing cinema classic from director Mark Robson (Bright Victory, Von Ryan’s Express). Not every Navy pilot can guide his aircraft from a wave-tossed carrier deck, seek out targets over unfamiliar Korean terrain, and then return to what looks like a speck in the sea. Naval Reservist Harry Brubaker (movie legend William Holden, Stalag 17) can. This masterful story of a war-weary World War II veteran who must leave his family to fight again combines moving drama with surefire, bombs-away aerial action. Luminous Grace Kelly (High Noon) co-stars as Brubaker’s loving wife, and rounding out a stellar cast are Fredric March (Inherit the Wind), Mickey Rooney (Ambush Bay) and Robert Strauss (The Seven Year Itch). The Bridges at Toko-Ri landed two Academy Award nominations for 1955, with Paramount’s Special Effects team winning the coveted Oscar for their thrilling, fiery handiwork.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...ostcount=82763

It looks like the aspect ratio for Kino's blu-ray will be 1.85:1

[Deciazulado]

Should be something like this using the widescreen projectionist mark

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[Dodsworth]

Finally, a 1954 movie in the correct AR. Now, if we could only get a BD Naked Jungle, Summertime, a good Suddenly, and Hobson's Choice (debatable), we'd be in clover. Cinematically, beware 1954.

[Deciazulado]

The Bridges at Toko-Ri Blu-ray

[Deciazulado]

The Bridges at Toko-Ri Blu-ray

[amputd]

Is the picture quality on this better than the Imprint disc? Is it worth an upgrade? I don’t guess a 4k release is in the cards for this title.

[RMA]

It is a completely different master than (the probably older one of) Imprint, which is also only in Academy Ratio. However, the new master of the Kino Lorber is another so-called 4K restoration from Paramount Pictures (?), which is mostly messed up. This time, once again, they completely overdid it with the DNR, leaving the image on the verge of collapsing into a waxy mess in many scenes. Some sequences look better than others, and I'm sure there will again be many people who think the result is great, but as a fan of purist WAC-style restorations, this disc is just a big disappointment.

[LMFAObros]

Originally Posted by RMA

It is a completely different master than (the probably older one of) Imprint, which is also only in Academy Ratio. However, the new master of the Kino Lorber is another so-called 4K restoration from Paramount Pictures (?), which is mostly messed up. This time, once again, they completely overdid it with the DNR, leaving the image on the verge of collapsing into a waxy mess in many scenes. Some sequences look better than others, and I'm sure there will again be many people who think the result is great, but as a fan of purist WAC-style restorations, this disc is just a big disappointment.

Is the imprint disc despite its issues more filmic than the US release.

[yellowcakeuf6]

Originally Posted by LMFAObros

Is the imprint disc despite its issues more filmic than the US release.

Robert Harris says no.

https://www.hometheaterforum.com/com...lu-ray.379702/

[RMA]

Originally Posted by yellowcakeuf6

Robert Harris says no.

https://www.hometheaterforum.com/com...lu-ray.379702/

Well, what do I know? I would have said yes.

A few screenshots of the KL, just judge for yourself:

[BenOswald]

Blind bought this release and was pleasantly stunned by many elements.

So much effortless production value and taut direction. Suspense without music.

One of my favorite releases of this year so far.

[Mking78]

Great release, great movie. Stunning for a regular Blu. I see lots of grain, does not look scrubbed to me. Nice job KL.

[Lastchancerecords]

I agree that this looks great. The aerial footage is fantastic for a film from 1954. Also Grace Kelly. Highly recommended.