Witness 4K UHD (1985) (Arrow Films) - Blu-ray Forum

MifuneFan · 07-27-2023, 09:55 PM

Arrow will be releasing Witness on 4K UHD on October 31st! This will be a Limited Edition release (also coming to Blu-ray) with a 60-page perfect bound book included. More details, and cover art when it's officially announced.

https://www.arrowvideo.com/4k/witnes.../14887485.html

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Extras

4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
Original lossless 2.0 stereo audio
Optional 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Brand new audio commentary by film historian Jarret Gahan
Brand new video interview with cinematographer John Seale
Brand new visual essay on the film’s performances by film journalist Staci Layne Wilson
Vintage 1985 interview in which Harrison Ford discusses Witness with critic Bobbie Wygant
Between Two Worlds – five-part archival documentary on the making of the film, featuring interviews with Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis, Peter Weir, John Seale, producer Edward S. Feldman, and actors Lukas Haas, Patti LuPone and Viggo Mortensen
A Conversation with Peter Weir – archival interview with the film’s director
Two vintage EPK featurettes
Deleted scene from the network TV version of the film
Theatrical trailer
Image gallery
Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tommy Pocket
Limited edition 60-page perfect bound booklet illustrated by Tommy Pocket, featuring new writing on the film by Dennis Capicik, Martyn Conterio, John Harrison and Amanda Reyes
Fold-out double-sided poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tommy Pocket
Six double-sided collector’s postcards

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Harrison Ford (The Fugitive) and Kelly McGillis (The Accused) star as would-be lovers from two different worlds in Witness, director Peter Weir's (Picnic at Hanging Rock) Academy Award-winning neo-noir thriller which pits modernity against tradition. When a young Amish boy inadvertently witnesses a brutal murder while en route to Philadelphia with his recently widowed mother, Rachel (McGillis), Detective John Book (Ford) is assigned to the case. With the perpetrators desperate to silence the sole witness, Ford and his two wards are forced to hide out in the heart of the Amish community. As passions between Book and Rachel ignite, the killers close in, culminating in a dramatic, life-and-death clash of cultures that while change the lives of those involved forever. Noted for its sensitive portrayal of the Amish community, Witness features a career-best performance from Ford, earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Now fully restored in 4K, Witness proves as timeless as it is masterful.

Torgon · 07-27-2023, 09:58 PM

I’ll take anything in 4K with Uncle Harry in it! BTW, I just bought the blu-ray a few months ago. You’re welcome.

Trekkie313 · 07-27-2023, 09:58 PM

Arrow, you can sell more of these if you bundle the damn Blu-Ray disc with the UHD. Normal consumers aren't going to pay the premium price for just one format.

Prisonbmichael · 07-27-2023, 10:00 PM

Nice. Love this film. Hope this will come out in the UK as well.

Darth Marcus · 07-27-2023, 10:00 PM

Arrow I want to take you home on the first date and make bad decisions. Screw it, let’s get married. Why wait?

dylrichard02 · 07-27-2023, 10:07 PM

Nice! I'll blind buy this, it's been on my watchlist for a long time!

teddyballgame · 07-27-2023, 10:08 PM

Oh that is awesome. I feel much better now that it's in Arrow's hands

nicwood · 07-27-2023, 10:12 PM

I take it as a good sign that the master doesn’t seem to have been made under Peter Weir’s supervision after the Picnic at Hanging Rock debacle.

Can’t wait for the UHD. Extras look terrific.

stvn1974 · 07-27-2023, 10:15 PM

Another title where I will have to buy two copies, one for me and one for the mom.

Ruemorgue10 · 07-27-2023, 10:17 PM

Looks like a pretty stacked release, not "schtumpig"

Mike Flynn · 07-27-2023, 10:18 PM

I might need this. Very pleasantly surprised that Arrow is handling this one.

BigDmo531 · 07-27-2023, 10:30 PM

Oh my fudging God yes! Gimme all the Weir in 4K

cgpublic · 07-27-2023, 10:39 PM

The Truman Show and now this; if only Disney would see the light and give us Master & Commander for the trifecta.

SP77 · 07-27-2023, 10:50 PM

WHY must the latter half of the year always have all of the releases Im interested in? My poor wallet...

BluProofie · 07-27-2023, 10:53 PM

Day 1

scififan73 · 07-27-2023, 10:58 PM

As others have said, looks like Arrow did not seek Weir's direct involvement on this one, which is probably a good thing.

Roger Ebert once commented that he thought this was Ford's finest acting performance, one in which he was nominated.

Day 1 !

CreasyBear · 07-27-2023, 11:04 PM

Yes! Such a great film!

Cremildo · 07-27-2023, 11:05 PM

Godsent

HuggyBear73 · 07-27-2023, 11:11 PM

Movie blows away.. the fugitive...imo. day 1.

Starman22 · 07-27-2023, 11:21 PM

Another Harrison Ford in 4K of this and The Fugitive 4K from Warner Bros.

Great announcement and great movie. Happy to add this in my collection.

07-27-2023, 10:39 PM	#13
cgpublic Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Gotham 4K collection:786 Blu-ray collection:2395 DVD collection:60 MA collection:467 Digital collection:113 iTunes collection:590 Blu-ray reviews: 56 Trading Score:8	What A Wonderful (Weir) World The Truman Show and now this; if only Disney would see the light and give us Master & Commander for the trifecta.

07-27-2023, 09:58 PM	#2
Torgon Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Virginia Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:872 Blu-ray collection:2522 DVD collection:522 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:2	I’ll take anything in 4K with Uncle Harry in it! BTW, I just bought the blu-ray a few months ago. You’re welcome.

07-27-2023, 09:58 PM	#3
Trekkie313 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:206 Blu-ray collection:1650 DVD collection:547 Digital collection:156 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:59	Arrow, you can sell more of these if you bundle the damn Blu-Ray disc with the UHD. Normal consumers aren't going to pay the premium price for just one format.

07-27-2023, 10:00 PM	#4
Prisonbmichael Active Member Member since:Sep 2020 Location:Scotland 4K collection:278 Blu-ray collection:278	Nice. Love this film. Hope this will come out in the UK as well.

07-27-2023, 10:00 PM	#5
Darth Marcus Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Chapel Hill, NC 4K collection:1489 Blu-ray collection:1745 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:76	Arrow I want to take you home on the first date and make bad decisions. Screw it, let’s get married. Why wait?

07-27-2023, 10:07 PM	#6
dylrichard02 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2019 Location:In the mouth of madness 4K collection:590 Blu-ray collection:2199 DVD collection:271 MA collection:9 Digital collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:1	Nice! I'll blind buy this, it's been on my watchlist for a long time!

07-27-2023, 10:08 PM	#7
teddyballgame Special Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2019 Location:United States 4K collection:436 Blu-ray collection:440	Oh that is awesome. I feel much better now that it's in Arrow's hands

07-27-2023, 10:12 PM	#8
nicwood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2018 Location:Germany Trading Score:2	I take it as a good sign that the master doesn’t seem to have been made under Peter Weir’s supervision after the Picnic at Hanging Rock debacle. Can’t wait for the UHD. Extras look terrific.

07-27-2023, 10:15 PM	#9
stvn1974 Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Earth Trading Score:18	Another title where I will have to buy two copies, one for me and one for the mom.

07-27-2023, 10:17 PM	#10
Ruemorgue10 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:236 Blu-ray collection:3548 DVD collection:56 Trading Score:1	Looks like a pretty stacked release, not "schtumpig"

07-27-2023, 10:18 PM	#11
Mike Flynn Active Member Member since:Feb 2013 Trading Score:7	I might need this. Very pleasantly surprised that Arrow is handling this one.

07-27-2023, 10:30 PM	#12
BigDmo531 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2019 4K collection:576 Blu-ray collection:768	Oh my fudging God yes! Gimme all the Weir in 4K

07-27-2023, 10:50 PM	#14
SP77 Member Member since:Oct 2020 Location:TN	WHY must the latter half of the year always have all of the releases Im interested in? My poor wallet...

07-27-2023, 10:53 PM	#15
BluProofie Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Jan 2012 4K collection:837 Blu-ray collection:2278 DVD collection:110 Trading Score:100	Day 1

07-27-2023, 10:58 PM	#16
scififan73 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2013 Location:windsor,ontario canada	As others have said, looks like Arrow did not seek Weir's direct involvement on this one, which is probably a good thing. Roger Ebert once commented that he thought this was Ford's finest acting performance, one in which he was nominated. Day 1 !

07-27-2023, 11:04 PM	#17
CreasyBear Blu-ray Count Member since:Apr 2019 Trading Score:115	Yes! Such a great film!

07-27-2023, 11:05 PM	#18
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:165 Blu-ray collection:1050 Trading Score:51	Godsent

07-27-2023, 11:11 PM	#19
HuggyBear73 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2011 Trading Score:128	Movie blows away.. the fugitive...imo. day 1.

07-27-2023, 11:21 PM	#20
Starman22 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Texas 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:11	Another Harrison Ford in 4K of this and The Fugitive 4K from Warner Bros. Great announcement and great movie. Happy to add this in my collection.

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