THE VIKINGS (1958) coming from Kino Studio Classics! - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 11-23-2015, 05:42 PM

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Coming in MARCH!
From KL STUDIO CLASSICS!
First Time on BLU-RAY!

THE VIKINGS (1958) Starring Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis, Ernest Borgnine, Janet Leigh, James Donald and Alexander Knox - Directed by Richard Fleischer.

https://www.facebook.com/KinoLorberS...type=3&theater

JHas · 11-23-2015, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

https://www.facebook.com/KinoLorberS...type=3&theater

The Vikings (1958) trailer -- Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh, Ernest Borgnine - YouTube

Jack Cardiff...oh yeah!

filmmusic · 11-23-2015, 05:50 PM

I haven't seen this film but it is a genre I love.
Maybe it will be a blind buy.
I also love Kirk Douglas.

MifuneFan · 11-23-2015, 06:01 PM

I could have sworn this was already announced

BarnDoor · 11-23-2015, 06:09 PM

Wow. I thought MGM were putting this out themselves? Part of a new deal perhaps?

CinemaScope · 11-23-2015, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Wow. I thought MGM were putting this out themselves? Part of a new deal perhaps?

Yes, when I asked Kino about this over at the hometheaterforum, they said that MGM hadn't licensed it out to anyone, & the inference was that they were going to release it themselves, but it looks like they've had it with catalogue releases. I won't be getting this as it'll be region A locked, but someone is bound to license it for release in Europe.

That's such a great original film poster!

Monterey Jack · 11-24-2015, 01:46 AM

Isn't this the movie where they rotoscoped the final sword fight animation for The Secret Of NIMH from?

Rich65 · 11-24-2015, 02:47 AM

Yes!

I can't wait, this is one of my favorite action movies. Day one without a doubt, I hope the transfer is top notch.

ddwall · 11-24-2015, 10:17 AM

This one is one my list good news

I KEEL YOU · 11-24-2015, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

The Vikings (1958) trailer -- Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh, Ernest Borgnine - YouTube

LOL @ the 1:50 mark of that trailer.

punisher · 11-24-2015, 01:03 PM

my father keeps asking me for this movie..saw it as a kid in the theater...I keep telling him soon....he doesn't get why it's not out there already..me too

Professor Echo · 11-24-2015, 01:54 PM

Can't wait! Another historical epic in HD. Release them all!

(And so glad TT is nowhere to be found on this one).

Rory · 11-24-2015, 02:19 PM

Because of the great photography this movie has, it truly deserves a restoration that would start with a scan of its original camera negatives. I'm not hopeful that's what we're going to get, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed it'll at least be okay.

Sinbad75 · 11-24-2015, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rory

Because of the great photography this movie has, it truly deserves a restoration that would start with a scan of its original camera negatives. I'm not hopeful that's what we're going to get, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed it'll at least be okay.

This is one great action epic and a perfect Saturday popcorn delight. Saw it on first release as a kid in the Linda Vista theater in San Diego and have loved it ever since. The film has shown on HD net and the print was magnificent. If the same copy is used by Kino, you are in for a treat!

Oh, forgot to pitch a similar Columbia/Sony film, "The Long Ships." Another entertaining Viking saga, a little on the fantasy/adventure side, but also thoroughly enjoyable and beautiful in HD (saw it on the Sony HD Movie Channel). This would be perfect for TT release!

MifuneFan · 12-09-2015, 05:28 PM

Release date: March 8th

Special Features:
• "A Tale of Norway" - Featurette with Richard Fleischer
• Trailer Gallery

Nocturnaloner · 12-24-2015, 06:15 PM

Fantastic!! Love this movie, so much fun. More ale, wench!!

Big Wazu · 12-30-2015, 11:49 PM

I have already pre-ordered the movie. I cannot wait! It's one of my favorite movies of all time. Kino has been releasing some good stuff.

whitestang06 · 12-31-2015, 06:29 AM

You'd think Kirk Douglas would've at least changed his hair or sported a beard. He looks like a time traveler from the 1950s, unlike Borgnine, who went "all in" to look the part.

mja345 · 12-31-2015, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by I KEEL YOU

LOL @ the 1:50 mark of that trailer.

Dude, I was reading this thread and checked out that point in the trailer and was laughing so damn hard. That's some serious penetration right there.

CinemaScope · 12-31-2015, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by whitestang06

You'd think Kirk Douglas would've at least changed his hair or sported a beard. He looks like a time traveler from the 1950s, unlike Borgnine, who went "all in" to look the part.

Ha, Borgnine played Kirk Douglas' dad, but he was in fact younger than Douglas, that hasn't happened very often in movies.

11-23-2015, 05:50 PM	#3
filmmusic Banned Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Trading Score:5	I haven't seen this film but it is a genre I love. Maybe it will be a blind buy. I also love Kirk Douglas.

11-23-2015, 06:01 PM	#4
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	I could have sworn this was already announced

11-23-2015, 06:09 PM	#5
BarnDoor Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 4K collection:339 Blu-ray collection:6010 Trading Score:3	Wow. I thought MGM were putting this out themselves? Part of a new deal perhaps?

11-24-2015, 01:46 AM	#7
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:709	Isn't this the movie where they rotoscoped the final sword fight animation for The Secret Of NIMH from?

11-24-2015, 02:47 AM	#8
Rich65 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:333 Blu-ray collection:1551 Trading Score:3	Yes! I can't wait, this is one of my favorite action movies. Day one without a doubt, I hope the transfer is top notch.

11-24-2015, 10:17 AM	#9
ddwall Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2011 4K collection:131 Blu-ray collection:1564 Blu-ray reviews:12	This one is one my list good news

11-24-2015, 01:03 PM	#11
punisher Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2010 Location:MSG CHASE BRIDGE Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:222	my father keeps asking me for this movie..saw it as a kid in the theater...I keep telling him soon....he doesn't get why it's not out there already..me too

11-24-2015, 01:54 PM	#12
Professor Echo Blu-ray Knight Member since:Mar 2011 Trading Score:2	Can't wait! Another historical epic in HD. Release them all! (And so glad TT is nowhere to be found on this one).

11-24-2015, 02:19 PM	#13
Rory Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray reviews: 3	Because of the great photography this movie has, it truly deserves a restoration that would start with a scan of its original camera negatives. I'm not hopeful that's what we're going to get, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed it'll at least be okay.

12-09-2015, 05:28 PM	#15
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	Release date: March 8th Special Features: • "A Tale of Norway" - Featurette with Richard Fleischer • Trailer Gallery

12-24-2015, 06:15 PM	#16
Nocturnaloner Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:713 DVD collection:141 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Fantastic!! Love this movie, so much fun. More ale, wench!!

12-30-2015, 11:49 PM	#17
Big Wazu Junior Member Member since:Oct 2014 4K collection:281 Blu-ray collection:976	I have already pre-ordered the movie. I cannot wait! It's one of my favorite movies of all time. Kino has been releasing some good stuff.

12-31-2015, 06:29 AM	#18
whitestang06 Active Member Member since:Nov 2008	You'd think Kirk Douglas would've at least changed his hair or sported a beard. He looks like a time traveler from the 1950s, unlike Borgnine, who went "all in" to look the part.

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