Billy Wilder on Blu-ray - Blu-ray Forum

Dailyan · 03-07-2020, 11:26 PM

One of the finest directors of the Golden Age, I figured it was about time Billy Wilder had his own dedicated thread.

US releases

UK Masters of Cinema releases

Select international releaes

Writer only

Gunsnroses092789 · 03-08-2020, 12:31 AM

About time!

So what’s missing? Just Mauvaise Graine, The Spirit of St Louis and Buddy, Buddy?

Also, Kino is releasing Five Graves to Cairo as well.

bonehica · 03-08-2020, 12:34 AM

I have 13 examples of his genius in my collection, but I am always yearning for more. This will help quite nicely. Job well done!

glennstl · 03-08-2020, 04:44 AM

I’ve got 7 of his Blus in my collection. I didn’t even realize he had directed some of these awesome classics! Thanks for starting this thread!

billydillydilly · 03-08-2020, 11:10 AM

Not directed by him but would love to have "Ball Of Fire" on blu.

happydood · 03-08-2020, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by billydillydilly

Not directed by him but would love to have "Ball Of Fire" on blu.

I JUST re-watched my dvd of this two nights ago and it really is wonderful- has Wilder and Hawk's signatures all over it, so it's a perfect collaboration. I'd love for Criterion to get a hold of it.

JJ Sefton · 03-08-2020, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunsnroses092789

About time!

So what’s missing? Just Mauvaise Graine, The Spirit of St Louis and Buddy, Buddy?

Also, Kino is releasing Five Graves to Cairo as well.

Also missing is The Emperor Waltz, a Bing Crosby pic that was a pretty decent failure.

Gunsnroses092789 · 03-08-2020, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Sefton

Also missing is The Emperor Waltz, a Bing Crosby pic that was a pretty decent failure.

It's released in France and it's listed at the bottom of the first post.

JJ Sefton · 03-08-2020, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunsnroses092789

It's released in France and it's listed at the bottom of the first post.

Yep, I missed it...I guess I need to brush up on my French.

gates70 · 03-08-2020, 03:33 PM

Love his movies.

ilenewoodsfan99 · 03-14-2020, 02:18 AM

Not the director, but he also co wrote two of my favorite movies, Ninotchka and Hold Back the Dawn.

Dailyan · 04-09-2020, 02:38 PM

Eureka have announced a MoC of "A Foreign Affair".

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SPECIAL FEATURES

1080p presentation on Blu-ray
Uncompressed LPCM 2.0 audio
Audio commentary by film historian Joseph McBride
New video piece on the film by critic Kat Ellinger
Archival interview with Billy Wilder
Theatrical trailer
A collector’s booklet featuring new writing by film historian Alexandra Heller-Nicholas; a new essay by critic Richard Combs; and more!

Eureka are also having a 2 for £20 on their Wilder titles until April 16th (free shipping worldwide).
https://eurekavideo.co.uk/promotions/billy-wilder-sale/

Most are region locked but "Irma la Douce" and "The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes" will work with the top menu trick on any Blu Ray player.

Gunsnroses092789 · 04-09-2020, 02:43 PM

Also, Five Graves to Cairo is coming to the US via Kino, so you can add that if you like.

deckard82 · 04-09-2020, 02:58 PM

Love this guy, big fan. I already own the German release of A Foreign Affair but I'll happily get the UK release too for the Billy Wilder interview alone.

Does anyone know if Five Graves to Cairo and The Emperor Waltz have forced subs?

Gunsnroses092789 · 04-09-2020, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by deckard82

Love this guy, big fan. I already own the German release of A Foreign Affair but I'll happily get the UK release too for the Billy Wilder interview alone.

Does anyone know if Five Graves to Cairo and The Emperor Waltz have forced subs?

Elephant Films, who releases FGTC, don't force the subs.

As for TEW, I'm not sure. I would say they are not forced, as my two other Remini releases (City Streets & Somewhere in the Night) don't have forced subs.

FreddyC · 04-09-2020, 03:30 PM

Me and a couple of buddies do a "Director Day" every few months and rotate who gets to choose the movies. We usually watch 3 and it's a great way to keep up with my friends and for us to have some good food and enjoy movies together.

I was up a couple months back and chose Wilder. A very enjoyable time.....we watched "Some Like It Hot" (which still holds up well), "Double Indemnity" (take a drink every time Fred MacMurray says baby and you'll have to go to the hospital), and "Sunset Boulevard" (was really WOW'ed by this one). I also have since watched "The Apartment" and "Stalag 17". Not a single movie of his that I haven't enjoyed so far!

http://directorday.blogspot.com/2020...ly-wilder.html

Dailyan · 04-09-2020, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunsnroses092789

Also, Five Graves to Cairo is coming to the US via Kino, so you can add that if you like.

I'm waiting until a cover is uploaded to the database.

Dailyan · 04-09-2020, 04:02 PM

Added a new category for writer-only credits.

jayembee · 05-03-2020, 02:14 AM

It's also worth noting the short film "Death Mills", an informational film made for the War Department in 1945. There were two versions: one German and the other English. Though not credited, Wilder is believed to have been the producer/writer/director for the English-language version.

It's included in the Kino Classics edition of The Stranger:

AllAboutMatt · 05-03-2020, 02:18 AM

Sadly I currently only have Double Indemnity in my collection. I've seen loads of his other films but have never bought any in physical form. This has inspired me to change that, Billy Wilder buying spree here I come!

03-07-2020, 11:26 PM	#1
Dailyan Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Feb 2015 Location:Beyond the Blue Horizon 4K collection:195 Blu-ray collection:2245 DVD collection:197 Blu-ray reviews: 58 Trading Score:55	Billy Wilder on Blu-ray One of the finest directors of the Golden Age, I figured it was about time Billy Wilder had his own dedicated thread. US releases UK Masters of Cinema releases Select international releaes Writer only Last edited by Dailyan; 02-15-2022 at 06:59 PM.

04-09-2020, 02:58 PM	#14
deckard82 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Germany	Love this guy, big fan. I already own the German release of A Foreign Affair but I'll happily get the UK release too for the Billy Wilder interview alone. Does anyone know if Five Graves to Cairo and The Emperor Waltz have forced subs? Last edited by deckard82; 04-09-2020 at 03:03 PM.

03-08-2020, 12:31 AM	#2
Gunsnroses092789 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 4K collection:193 Blu-ray collection:1267 DVD collection:135 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:89	About time! So what’s missing? Just Mauvaise Graine, The Spirit of St Louis and Buddy, Buddy? Also, Kino is releasing Five Graves to Cairo as well.

03-08-2020, 12:34 AM	#3
bonehica Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Nov 2018 Location:Flint, MI 4K collection:1175 Blu-ray collection:4739 DVD collection:319 Trading Score:1	I have 13 examples of his genius in my collection, but I am always yearning for more. This will help quite nicely. Job well done!

03-08-2020, 04:44 AM	#4
glennstl Power Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:St. Louis, MO. 4K collection:366 Blu-ray collection:1238 DVD collection:87	I’ve got 7 of his Blus in my collection. I didn’t even realize he had directed some of these awesome classics! Thanks for starting this thread!

03-08-2020, 11:10 AM	#5
billydillydilly Active Member Member since:Apr 2015 4K collection:33 Blu-ray collection:1033 DVD collection:237	Not directed by him but would love to have "Ball Of Fire" on blu.

03-08-2020, 03:33 PM	#10
gates70 Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:289 4K collection:1484 Blu-ray collection:5225 Blu-ray reviews:1	Love his movies.

03-14-2020, 02:18 AM	#11
ilenewoodsfan99 Power Member Member since:Jan 2019 Location:United States 4K collection:126 Blu-ray collection:522 DVD collection:80	Not the director, but he also co wrote two of my favorite movies, Ninotchka and Hold Back the Dawn.

04-09-2020, 02:43 PM	#13
Gunsnroses092789 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 4K collection:193 Blu-ray collection:1267 DVD collection:135 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:89	Also, Five Graves to Cairo is coming to the US via Kino, so you can add that if you like.

04-09-2020, 03:30 PM	#16
FreddyC Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Louisville, KY Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:49 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:2	Me and a couple of buddies do a "Director Day" every few months and rotate who gets to choose the movies. We usually watch 3 and it's a great way to keep up with my friends and for us to have some good food and enjoy movies together. I was up a couple months back and chose Wilder. A very enjoyable time.....we watched "Some Like It Hot" (which still holds up well), "Double Indemnity" (take a drink every time Fred MacMurray says baby and you'll have to go to the hospital), and "Sunset Boulevard" (was really WOW'ed by this one). I also have since watched "The Apartment" and "Stalag 17". Not a single movie of his that I haven't enjoyed so far! http://directorday.blogspot.com/2020...ly-wilder.html

04-09-2020, 04:02 PM	#18
Dailyan Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Feb 2015 Location:Beyond the Blue Horizon 4K collection:195 Blu-ray collection:2245 DVD collection:197 Blu-ray reviews: 58 Trading Score:55	Added a new category for writer-only credits.

05-03-2020, 02:14 AM	#19
jayembee Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:A Drug-Infested Den 4K collection:521 Blu-ray collection:4202	It's also worth noting the short film "Death Mills", an informational film made for the War Department in 1945. There were two versions: one German and the other English. Though not credited, Wilder is believed to have been the producer/writer/director for the English-language version. It's included in the Kino Classics edition of The Stranger:

05-03-2020, 02:18 AM	#20
AllAboutMatt Senior Member Member since:May 2020 Blu-ray collection:188 DVD collection:131	Sadly I currently only have Double Indemnity in my collection. I've seen loads of his other films but have never bought any in physical form. This has inspired me to change that, Billy Wilder buying spree here I come!

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