The Greek Tycoon (1978) - Coming December 8 from Scorpion & Kino - Blu-ray Forum

Fred Sliman · 09-20-2020, 02:25 PM

From Scorpion and Kino Lorber comes the first ever quality disc release of the film that infamously dared to include an “any resemblance to persons living or dead...” disclaimer on the only-names-changed Kennedy/Onassis romance.

If I believed in guilty pleasures, the run of glossy soapers of my favorite era, usually based on bestsellers (though not in this case), would be among my most confessional bound. The Adventurers, The Betsy, The Other Side of Midnight...all with elements to draw, be they stacked casts often pulverizing the gorgeous scenery, great musical scores, perverse twists and more.

This has been the grail of them; it’s inexplicably only been available in its few DVD iterations in 1.33:1 with quality that was bleaker than the VHS. Having been convinced that perhaps the original version had somehow been lost and given up on ever owning it, this is a major surprise and December gift for those of us out there who are fans. Original one sheet pictured is ready to go in the home theatre case. Scorpion and KLSC continue to bring the rarities and they are much appreciated.

larrys · 09-20-2020, 03:03 PM

This is the top guilty pleasure of the 1970s that I've been waiting for. I haven't seen it in decades. I never bought the dvd because of the 1.33:1 AR. It's glossy but trashy, and not even thinly veiled about Jackie and Aristotle. A gorgeous Jacqueline Bisset in her early 30s, what more could anyone want.

Also, I have the WAC dvd of The Betsy and would love it if WAC put it out on BD.

Fred Sliman · 09-20-2020, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by larrys

Also, I have the WAC dvd of The Betsy and would love it if WAC put it out on BD.

Couldn’t agree more! The Betsy is a top want here as well and has always been among John Barry’s best unsung scores I think. WAC at least quietly upgraded the old 1.33:1 snapcase to 1.85 but a blu would be terrific.

audiophile1970 · 10-12-2020, 01:57 AM

I've been waiting for this film for years. Finally its coming to BD. I only hope the restoration is worth the price of admission.

Aclea · 07-27-2021, 06:01 AM

Some say The Quiet Man. Others say Darker Than Amber, They Live or From Russia with Love. But none can compare to the glory that is the greatest fight scene in cinema history, Raf Vallone vs Anthony Quinn. Tragically I couldn't find a link to it on youtube, but this still should give you some idea of the savagery and fury of the ultimate mano a mano onscreen smackdown:

Just one of so many reasons this is the film Citizen Kane could only dream of being. Now available with added Joss Ackland!

09-20-2020, 02:25 PM	#1
Fred Sliman Active Member Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Baton Rouge, LA 4K collection:199 Blu-ray collection:7979 DVD collection:2821	The Greek Tycoon (1978) - Coming December 8 from Scorpion & Kino From Scorpion and Kino Lorber comes the first ever quality disc release of the film that infamously dared to include an “any resemblance to persons living or dead...” disclaimer on the only-names-changed Kennedy/Onassis romance. If I believed in guilty pleasures, the run of glossy soapers of my favorite era, usually based on bestsellers (though not in this case), would be among my most confessional bound. The Adventurers, The Betsy, The Other Side of Midnight...all with elements to draw, be they stacked casts often pulverizing the gorgeous scenery, great musical scores, perverse twists and more. This has been the grail of them; it’s inexplicably only been available in its few DVD iterations in 1.33:1 with quality that was bleaker than the VHS. Having been convinced that perhaps the original version had somehow been lost and given up on ever owning it, this is a major surprise and December gift for those of us out there who are fans. Original one sheet pictured is ready to go in the home theatre case. Scorpion and KLSC continue to bring the rarities and they are much appreciated. Last edited by Fred Sliman; 09-20-2020 at 02:35 PM.

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09-20-2020, 03:03 PM	#2
larrys Senior Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Charlotte, NC 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:604 DVD collection:17 Prime collection:27 Blu-ray reviews:1	This is the top guilty pleasure of the 1970s that I've been waiting for. I haven't seen it in decades. I never bought the dvd because of the 1.33:1 AR. It's glossy but trashy, and not even thinly veiled about Jackie and Aristotle. A gorgeous Jacqueline Bisset in her early 30s, what more could anyone want. Also, I have the WAC dvd of The Betsy and would love it if WAC put it out on BD.

10-12-2020, 01:57 AM	#4
audiophile1970 New Member Member since:Jun 2014 Blu-ray collection:1	I've been waiting for this film for years. Finally its coming to BD. I only hope the restoration is worth the price of admission.

07-27-2021, 06:01 AM	#5
Aclea Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray reviews: 3	Some say The Quiet Man. Others say Darker Than Amber, They Live or From Russia with Love. But none can compare to the glory that is the greatest fight scene in cinema history, Raf Vallone vs Anthony Quinn. Tragically I couldn't find a link to it on youtube, but this still should give you some idea of the savagery and fury of the ultimate mano a mano onscreen smackdown: Just one of so many reasons this is the film Citizen Kane could only dream of being. Now available with added Joss Ackland!

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