Caligula 4K UHD (1979/2023) [Unobstructed View Exclusive]

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NOTE: The "restored original 1980 theatrical" version of the film on Disc 2 is sourced from a censored print with a runtime of 150 mins. The 156 min unrated theatrical cut is not included.

Tormented by the murder of his family, the young, wary Caligula (Malcolm McDowell) eliminates his devious adoptive grandfather Tiberius (Peter O'Toole) and seizes control of the declining Roman Empire as it descends into a spiral of depravity, destruction and madness. Restoring the complete performances of McDowell and O'Toole along with fellow film legends Helen Mirren and John Gielgud, this extensive reconstruction of the notorious 1980 spectacle, based on the original narrative as conceived by writer Gore Vidal, had its world premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Showcasing the sumptuous costume designs of two-time Oscar winner Danilo Donati (Fellini's Casanova; Romeo & Juliet), CALIGULA: THE ULTIMATE CUT features an entirely new score by Troy Sterling Nies as well as a new animated title sequence by graphic artist Dave McKean (Arkham Asylum, The Sandman).

Also included is the 1980 theatrically released version of CALIGULA, which was infamously transformed in post-production by its financier, Penthouse magazine founder Bob Guccione.

Disc 1: The Ultimate Cut 4K
Cannes 2023 Teaser
Audio Commentary with editor Aaron Shaps and producer and reconstructionist Thomas Negovan
Audio Commentary with author Grant Morrison and producer and reconstructionist Thomas Negovan

Disc 2: 1980 UK 150m Theatrical Version 4K
Restored Original Theatrical Trailer

Disc 3: Caligula: The Bonus Materials [Blu-ray]
"The Orgy of Power" interview with Tinto Brass
The Making of Caligula
The Guccione Scandal

Disc 4: The Ultimate Cut Soundtrack [CD]

Unobstructed View