Thunder Road (Robert Mitchum) - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 11-29-2014, 11:51 AM

It's coming from Shout! Factory on April 7.

http://www.amazon.com/Thunder-Road-B...073199&sr=1-34

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Unrepentant Tennessee moonshine runner Luke Doolin (Robert Mitchum) makes dangerous high-speed deliveries for his liquor-producing father, Vernon (Trevor Bardette), but won't let his younger brother Robin (James Mitchum) join the family business. Under pressure from both out-of-town gangster Kogan (Jacques Aubuchon), who wants a piece of the local action, and Treasury agent Barrett (Gene Barry), who wants to destroy the moonshine business, Luke fights for his fast-fading way of life.

L.J. · 11-29-2014, 11:56 AM

Are they releasing it on blu-ray? If so this is a must.

Akijama · 11-29-2014, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by L.J.

Are they releasing it on blu-ray? If so this is a must.

It reads: Thunder Road (Special Edition) (Blu-ray + DVD)

Studio listed is Cinedigm. I'm pretty sure that's erroneous listing, though. Lots of Shout Factory releases are listed there as a Cinedigm releases. It could be a Shout Factory/Timeless Media release or from some other label.

L.J. · 11-29-2014, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

It reads: Thunder Road (Special Edition) (Blu-ray + DVD)

Studio listed is Cinedigm. I'm pretty sure that's erroneous listing, though. Lots of Shout Factory releases are listed there as a Cinedigm releases. It could be a Shout Factory/Timeless Media release or from some other label.

Good news on this then. Thunder Road is a classic.

jvonl · 11-29-2014, 01:03 PM

Never expected to see this on blu! Can't wait!

MifuneFan · 11-29-2014, 01:10 PM

The timing is so weird, I just bought a Mitchum DVD collection at foxconnect last night (10 films for $3.99!), and this is the only one I looked up to find some more info about it, because the title I intrigued me.

BarnDoor · 11-29-2014, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

It reads: Thunder Road (Special Edition) (Blu-ray + DVD)

Studio listed is Cinedigm. I'm pretty sure that's erroneous listing, though. Lots of Shout Factory releases are listed there as a Cinedigm releases. It could be a Shout Factory/Timeless Media release or from some other label.

It's MGM, so it has to be Shout/Timeless right? Can't be Twilight Time for obvious reasons or Kino since they would have announced it before (and of course neither do combo packs).

javi92 · 11-29-2014, 01:43 PM

Great Mitchum film; saw it on TCM many years ago. For some reason, I thought Warner had this title. Would love to see this on blu though.

L.J. · 11-29-2014, 01:48 PM

Years after the movie there was a book wrote with the same title. It talked about moonshine and its history. After reading it found out that the movie is basicaly a true story about a runner. The rought Mitchum takes in the movie is the same. Can't remember his name but it said he was a legend among the runners.

UseY0ur1llusi0n · 11-29-2014, 05:30 PM

Yes!!!

The wishlist shortens!

Blu2u · 11-29-2014, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by UseY0ur1llusi0n

Yes!!!

The wishlist shortens!

Robert Mitchum - Thunder Road - YouTube

Gone in 60 Seconds '74 is on Blu-ray.

RiFiFi1955 · 11-29-2014, 08:39 PM

I think the only available DVD was in Pan and Scan as well so having this in widescreen format will be nice!

redrunner97 · 11-29-2014, 11:21 PM

YESSSS!!!! I love this movie! It's totally a classic and the song is incredibly catchy!

Fun Fact:
There's a roller coaster themed after it at Carowinds in Charlotte, NC.

[Show spoiler]

MikeZ. · 11-29-2014, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by L.J.

Years after the movie there was a book wrote with the same title. It talked about moonshine and its history. After reading it found out that the movie is basicaly a true story about a runner. The route Mitchum takes in the movie is the same. Can't remember his name but it said he was a legend among the runners.

When I started a job here in 1983, I met, and became close friends with this man's son, who is now 66 years old himself. The stories he told me about his daddy, outside the car were themselves quite a hoot !
Years later, I ran his name by my step-father, who was born and raised in West Tennessee, and he responded " that man was a legend throughout the country !! " then, I introduced him to that man's son. He shook his hand, saying " it's an honor to meet you Sir."

Funny, I brought this Classic up in a recent Mitchum thread here, and very few knew what I was talking about !?!?!?
I just wrote it off to them likely being no older than 30.
Nice to see THIS thread though.

Pike Bishop · 11-30-2014, 12:32 AM

Can't wait to get this for my dad. It's one of his favorite movies of all time and he still has it on VHS only.

The Great Owl · 11-30-2014, 12:42 AM

I'm all over this. Robert Mitchum's old roles were golden.

ilovenola2 · 11-30-2014, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I'm all over this. Robert Mitchum's old roles were golden.

Yes, you are so correct. As far as I'm concerned, the "greatest villain" in movie history is the Reverend Harry Powell (L*O*V*E/H*A*T*E) in Charles Laughton's NIGHT OF THE HUNTER---- as portrayed by Robert Mitchum. THUNDER ROAD will join that 1950s classic on my shelf.

Jobla · 11-30-2014, 06:16 PM

Redrunner, the song is catchy, but you don't hear the Robert Mitchum performance of the song in the film. The film opens with a plaintive, folk-ballad performance of the song by some other male singer. The film version of the song plays more like a lament.

NoirFan · 11-30-2014, 06:50 PM

This one always seemed tailor-made for Arrow, but I will definitely pick up the Shout disc. Some extras would be great - even a Mitchum trailer gallery would be most welcome.

happydood · 11-30-2014, 11:00 PM

Also all over this. I'm a huge Mitchum fan and this is one of the few I've never gotten around to.

11-29-2014, 11:56 AM	#2
L.J. Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:South Carolina 4K collection:252 Blu-ray collection:752 DVD collection:23 Blu-ray reviews: 145 Trading Score:56	Are they releasing it on blu-ray? If so this is a must.

11-29-2014, 01:03 PM	#5
jvonl Power Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Hill Country, Texas 4K collection:417 Blu-ray collection:1636	Never expected to see this on blu! Can't wait!

11-29-2014, 01:10 PM	#6
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	The timing is so weird, I just bought a Mitchum DVD collection at foxconnect last night (10 films for $3.99!), and this is the only one I looked up to find some more info about it, because the title I intrigued me.

11-29-2014, 01:43 PM	#8
javi92 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2013 4K collection:300 Blu-ray collection:4969 DVD collection:875	Great Mitchum film; saw it on TCM many years ago. For some reason, I thought Warner had this title. Would love to see this on blu though.

11-29-2014, 01:48 PM	#9
L.J. Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:South Carolina 4K collection:252 Blu-ray collection:752 DVD collection:23 Blu-ray reviews: 145 Trading Score:56	Years after the movie there was a book wrote with the same title. It talked about moonshine and its history. After reading it found out that the movie is basicaly a true story about a runner. The rought Mitchum takes in the movie is the same. Can't remember his name but it said he was a legend among the runners.

11-29-2014, 08:39 PM	#12
RiFiFi1955 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Albany, NY 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:1930	I think the only available DVD was in Pan and Scan as well so having this in widescreen format will be nice!

11-29-2014, 11:21 PM	#13
redrunner97 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Trading Score:24	YESSSS!!!! I love this movie! It's totally a classic and the song is incredibly catchy! Fun Fact: There's a roller coaster themed after it at Carowinds in Charlotte, NC. [Show spoiler]

11-30-2014, 12:32 AM	#15
Pike Bishop Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:USA Blu-ray collection:161	Can't wait to get this for my dad. It's one of his favorite movies of all time and he still has it on VHS only.

11-30-2014, 12:42 AM	#16
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6032 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	I'm all over this. Robert Mitchum's old roles were golden.

11-30-2014, 06:16 PM	#18
Jobla Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Boulevard of Broken Dreams	Redrunner, the song is catchy, but you don't hear the Robert Mitchum performance of the song in the film. The film opens with a plaintive, folk-ballad performance of the song by some other male singer. The film version of the song plays more like a lament.

11-30-2014, 06:50 PM	#19
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	This one always seemed tailor-made for Arrow, but I will definitely pick up the Shout disc. Some extras would be great - even a Mitchum trailer gallery would be most welcome.

11-30-2014, 11:00 PM	#20
happydood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2011 Location:California 4K collection:206 Blu-ray collection:681 DVD collection:36	Also all over this. I'm a huge Mitchum fan and this is one of the few I've never gotten around to.

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