The Burglars (1971) Blu-ray

[ToonySpoonGoon]

Sony MOD release coming June 18th. both English and French versions included on two discs.

https://www.moviezyng.com/burglars-t...o/043396636422

[MifuneFan]

Was just about to make a thread for this lol. Haven't seen this one, but Belmondo and Sharif in a heist/thriller sounds like my kind of film.

[bruce holecheck]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Was just about to make a thread for this lol. Haven't seen this one, but Belmondo and Sharif in a heist/thriller sounds like my kind of film.

It's relatively light in tone, but a good one -- mostly noted over the years for a really fun Remy Julienne-designed car chase. Solid Morricone score, too -- a remastered CD just came out the end of last year.

[sheri1983]

Very good movie, Belmondo and Omar Sharif are two of my favorites. Day 1 for me.

[DukeTogo84]

Pretty much gave up hope we would ever see this get a release since it was Sony. Maybe they will release Fear Over the City as well?

Either way, day one for me!

[The Sovereign]

Never heard of this film but I’m very interested.

[DonB45]

I'm watching the trailer, and the movie looks good, then Dyan Cannon appears

[McCrutchy]

This is a great film, but there is a 2020 region-free German release with both versions and substantial extras, all of which are English-friendly. It was originally available in two Mediabooks (Digibooks) but since 2023 is now available in an amaray case version:



I posted some information on the German release in the thread here:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=336055

Unless the Sony release is newly remastered or has those extras included, the German amaray release may be a better option.

[Highfire]

Originally Posted by McCrutchy

This is a great film, but there is a 2020 region-free German release with both versions and substantial extras, all of which are English-friendly. It was originally available in two Mediabooks (Digibooks) but since 2023 is now available in an amaray case version:

[Show spoiler]

I posted some information on the German release in the thread here:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=336055

Unless the Sony release is newly remastered or has those extras included, the German amaray release may be a better option.

Does the German release have the same level of quality for both cuts of the film? I have an early copy of the new Sony release and the original International Version looks stunning, while the U.S. Version has wildly desaturated colors.

[StarDestroyer52]

Just picked up the German release mentioned above.

[latehong]

Originally Posted by Highfire

Does the German release have the same level of quality for both cuts of the film? I have an early copy of the new Sony release and the original International Version looks stunning, while the U.S. Version has wildly desaturated colors.

Does this new Sony release has English subtitles on both versions?

[DukeTogo84]

Is this in stock anywhere?

[DukeTogo84]

In stock at Moviezyng. Just placed an order.

https://www.moviezyng.com/burglars-t...o/043396636422

[Otisburg]

Ugh. They screwed up the transfer on the US cut.
Compared the two versions and it’s night and day. The opening credits on the international cut are red while the U.S. cut is so desaturated the color is now almost pink.

Very frustrating. Does the German Blu-ray US cut look like this also?

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by Otisburg

Ugh. They screwed up the transfer on the US cut.
Compared the two versions and it’s night and day. The opening credits on the international cut are red while the U.S. cut is so desaturated the color is now almost pink.

Very frustrating. Does the German Blu-ray US cut look like this also?

So the French version looks good?

[Otisburg]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

So the French version looks good?

Yeah the international cut looks fine.

US cut is totally washed out.

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by Otisburg

Yeah the international cut looks fine.

US cut is totally washed out.

Thanks. I've not seen this film in any of the cuts, but was planning on watching it in French. Reading about it sounds like it was filmed twice in both languages, but not sure if that's accurate.

[BobSimms]

Originally Posted by DonB45

I'm watching the trailer, and the movie looks good, then Dyan Cannon appears

She really is something. One of the most charismatic, naturally funny, and loveliest ladies of the period, and quite underrated as well.

A few have asked about subtitles, but… is there also an English dub available for the international cut on either the German 2-disc or the new Sony MOD?

[Highfire]

Originally Posted by latehong

Does this new Sony release has English subtitles on both versions?

Apologies for the late reply - I didn't see that there was new activity in the thread.

For the Sony Blu-Ray release, here is the breakdown of the two discs in terms of subtitles and audio tracks.

International Version (Disc 1)

Audio: French Mono (DTS-HD 2.0 MA)

Subtitles: English

U.S. Version (Disc 2)

Audio: English Mono (DTS-HD 2.0 MA), Spanish Mono (DTS-HD 2.0 MA)

Subtitles: English SDH

[Otisburg]

Originally Posted by McCrutchy

This is a great film, but there is a 2020 region-free German release with both versions and substantial extras, all of which are English-friendly. It was originally available in two Mediabooks (Digibooks) but since 2023 is now available in an amaray case version:



I posted some information on the German release in the thread here:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=336055

Unless the Sony release is newly remastered or has those extras included, the German amaray release may be a better option.

Hello. I’m about to pull the trigger on this, but just wanted to confirm it’s region-free (or all region)

Thank you.