Charley Varrick (1973)

[Akijama]

Brand New 4K Master! From Don Siegel, the legendary director of The Shootist, Coogan’s Bluff, The Black Windmill and Two Mules for Sister Sara comes this tough-as-nails action classic about a small-time crook who outfoxes the mob and the law. Screen great Walter Matthau (The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, The Laughing Policeman) stars as the titular career criminal, with the powerful Joe Don Baker (Walking Tall, Framed) as the tough Mafia hitman on his tail. Charley robs small banks with small payrolls. That keeps him out of trouble until he stumbles onto the mob’s secret stash. The chase is on as the Big Boys go after the “Last of the Independents.” It’s a heart-pounding ride that builds to a fiery airborne climax as Charley makes his last desperate run for the Mexican border and safety. The stellar cast includes Felicia Farr (3:10 to Yuma), Andy Robinson (Dirty Harry), John Vernon (Point Blank), Sheree North (Madigan), Norman Fell (Bullitt), Benson Fong (Our Man Flint), Woodrow Parfrey (Papillon) and William Schallert (In the Heat of the Night). Two of the film’s best features are the terrific photography by Michael C. Butler (The Missouri Breaks) and original music score by Lalo Schifrin (Prime Cut).

Blu-ray Extras Include:
Refracted Personae: An examination of Don Siegel’s signature directorial style and key thematic elements in his later masterpiece, CHARLEY VARRICK by Film Historian Howard S. Berger

Last of the Independents: The Making of Charley Varrick – 72-Minute doc featuring interviews with Kristoffer Tabori (Siegel’s son), actors Andy Robinson and Jacqueline Scott, stunt driver and actor Craig R. Baxley, composer Lalo Schifrin, and Howard A. Rodman (son of screenwriter, Howard Rodman)

Audio Commentary by Film Historian Toby Roan

Limited Edition Booklet Essay by Film Critic Nick Pinkerton

"Trailers From Hell" with Josh Olson and Howard Rodman

Theatrical Trailer

[Show spoiler]Coming Soon on Blu-ray!

Charley Varrick (1973) Walter Matthau, Joe Don Baker, Felicia Farr, Andy Robinson, Sheree North, Norman Fell, Benson Fong, Woodrow Parfrey, William Schallert and John Vernon

Shot by Michael C. Butler (The Missouri Breaks, Harry and Tonto)

Music by Lalo Schifrin (Prime Cut, Bullitt)

Directed by Don Siegel (The Black Windmill, Dirty Harry)

[SeanJoyce]

So so so happy for this...missed out on Indicator's release (and I'm not Region-free anyways), so this is a doozy.

Now please give me The Driver Kino!

[AKORIS]

yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

High on my wanted list... thanks Kino!

[78deluxe]

Excellent news.

[gobad2003]

Already have the Indicator release but great news for those who aren't region free.

[Dailyan]

Originally Posted by gobad2003

Already have the Indicator release but great news for those who aren't region free.

There's a very strong chance that this might be a new master. MisterLime, in his last post before leaving, had stated back in November of '17 that Kino had "Charley" but it needed a new master.

Originally Posted by MisterLime

It's with Kino Lorber. Needs a new master.

[tehthomas]

Originally Posted by SeanJoyce

So so so happy for this...missed out on Indicator's release (and I'm not Region-free anyways), so this is a doozy.

Now please give me The Driver Kino!

Even though I have TT version, I would consider a double-dip

[Hoke Moseley]

Never picked up the Indicator release either...

One of my most wanted '70s titles. Excellent news.

[Mose Harper]

Great movie. One of the 70's absolute best crime/action films.

Just watched it a few weeks ago via the German bd (same transfer as the Indicator and likely this as well). It's not new and pristine, but it's among the better off-the-shelf ones they have laying around. No issues that should take you out of the movie.

[octagon]

Huge news. This was one of the first 'grownup' movies I saw on my own in a theater and I've had it on my wishlist for as long as I've had a wishlist.

Now let's hope holding off on the various imports pays off.

But even if this release is on par with those, at least I don't have to wait anymore.

[The WB]

Looking forward to the release.

[imsounoriginal]

One of my dad's favorite movies but I've somehow never seen it. So definitely getting at least one copy.

[tehthomas]

Great news. Those who have the Indicator release, can you speak on the video and audio quality?

[El Sleezo]

Originally Posted by tehthomas

Great news. Those who have the Indicator release, can you speak on the video and audio quality?

Audio's great, especially for the time. Video is a mixed bag though. It's an older transfer, and has a lot of soft spots, and grain and color that could be better. But it never reaches the depths of some of Universal's blunders, like Cat People or Darkman. Audio is atleast a 4, maybe 3.0 - 3.5 video.

[prkchopexpress]

this is a great movie and totally worth checking out.

[seentv]

A superb film and part of Matthau's early 70's cult trilogy, along with 'The Taking of Pelham 123' and 'The Laughing Policeman'.

[javi92]

Needs a new scan

[See Rad]

Originally Posted by seentv

part of Matthau's early 70's cult trilogy

?

[Mystic]

Originally Posted by tehthomas

Great news. Those who have the Indicator release, can you speak on the video and audio quality?

I have the Indicator release. The audio and video are respectable, it's likely that an older master was used. I can live with it. But I'll certainly "double-dip" if the Kino release includes a new remaster or restoration work.

[jl1rp]

I will need to get this one.