The Shootist (1976) Blu-ray (Arrow Films)

[MifuneFan]

Arrow Films will be releasing the Shootist on Blu-ray in March!

The Shootist (Blu-ray)

https://www.arrowvideo.com/the-shoot.../15063556.html





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LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS

• - New 2K remaster by Arrow Films from the original 35mm camera negative
• - High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation
• - Original lossless mono audio
• - Optional English Subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• - Brand new audio commentary by filmmaker and critic Howard S. Berger
• - The Last Day, a new visual essay by film critic David Cairns
• - A Man-Making Moment, a new interview with Western author C. Courtney Joyner
• - Laments of the West, a new appreciation of Elmer Bernstein’s score by film historian and composer Neil Brand
• - Contemplating John Wayne: The Death of a Cowboy, a new visual essay by filmmaker and critic Scout Tafoya
• - The Shootist: The Legend Lives On, archival featurette
• - Theatrical trailer
• - Image gallery
• - Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Juan Esteban Rodríguez
• - Double-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Juan Esteban Rodríguez
• - Six postcard-sized lobby card reproductions
• - Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing by film critic Philip Kemp

“I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.”

Legendary director Don Siegel (Dirty Harry) directs the iconic John Wayne as an ageing gunfighter dying of cancer in his final screen appearance, a superb adaptation of Glendon Swarthout's classic western novel, The Shootist.

John Bernard Books is the stuff of legend, a renowned ‘shootist’ whose reputation looms large. But it’s 1901, and like the old west, John is dying and a reputation like his draws trouble like an outhouse draws flies. As word spreads that the famous gunfighter is on his last legs, the vultures begin to gather; old enemies, the marshal, newspaper men, an undertaker, all eager to see him dead. Other men might die quietly in bed or take their own lives, but J. B. Books will choose his executioner and face down death with a pistol in each hand.

With an outstanding cast that features not only Wayne, but James Stewart, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, Scatman Crothers and John Carradine, The Shootist is an elegiac ode to a monumental screen presence and to the Western genre itself.

The Shootist Original Trailer (Don Siegel, 1976) - YouTube

[xxnomad]

Day 1!

[Mattmck99]

Finally!

[Zechs Merquise]

I'll always remember Clint Eastwood's story about The Shootist, that perfectly illustrates the difference between the two actors.

A certain scene in the film called for John Wayne to shoot a guy in the back, and John Wayne read the script and said 'I don't shoot the guy in the back. Change it'. Don Siegel responded 'Clint Eastwood would shoot the guy in the back' and John Wayne turned blue and said 'I don't care what that kid would do, I don't shoot them in the back. Change it'

[bergman864]

FINALLY! Day FREAKIN One!

[Jorvic]

Will be buying. Excellent Western on all levels. Great director and some great actors.

[harry o]

Lovely design etc but no 4k no sale for me really thought this would get a uhd release .

[Cremildo]

A total gimme.

[dvining]

[seagal]

Not a 4k Release?

[HipsterTrash]

Gimme even more Siegel.

[garyd97]

Is this just a regular slip and not one of the nice boxes?

[DukeTogo84]

Telefon and now The Shootist. My two most wanted Siegel films are now coming out. While the output of Arrow has been very low, at least it's quality stuff.

[Edo]

good news but this movie deserves 4K treatment

[HonestJohn]

4K or not, it has to be better than the Japanese Blu-ray I used to own. Day 1 no question ...

[Professor Echo]

Originally Posted by Edo

good news but this movie deserves 4K treatment

Maybe Paramount Presents will take a crack at a 4K, but that's anyone's guess or if it would be a solid transfer or a mess.

I think the original Amsel artwork from the US poster far surpasses the new Arrow art cover.

[AKORIS]

This is a holy grail title on my wish list so I’ll be buying immediately. If a 4k release comes out down the road, I’ll buy it as well.

[Blu2u]

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

Maybe Paramount Presents will take a crack at a 4K, but that's anyone's guess or if it would be a solid transfer or a mess.

I think the original Amsel artwork from the US poster far surpasses the new Arrow art cover.

I doubt Arrow would do a 2K restoration just for Paramount to do or already have a 4K remaster done.

[Professor Echo]

Originally Posted by Blu2u

I doubt Arrow would do a 2K restoration just for Paramount to do or already have a 4K remaster done.

You never know. Stranger things have happened in the industry. I'll be patient and see if a 4K surfaces given how long I've already waited for this to be released. At one point it was even speculated that Criterion may have the rights to this title and that would most likely turn out to be a 4K.

[RiFiFi1955]

Excellent Arrow. Day one!