Cold Turkey (1971) - Blu-ray Forum

MifuneFan · 04-17-2018, 02:20 PM

The satirical comedy film Cold Turkey (1971) will be released on May 29th, courtesy of Olive Films. The film comes from Norman Lear, and stars Dick Van Dyke, and Bob Newhart among others. The film also features Randy Newman's first score.

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In the depressed town of Eagle Rock, Reverend Brooks (Dick Van Dyke) spearheads his community's effort to rise to the Cold Turkey challenge. The Valiant Tobacco Company has promised a $25,000 cash prize to any town in America that can quit smoking for 30 days. So Brooks leads the charge in this Battle of the Butts, hoping to become the local hero in the process. However, when ad executive Merwin Wren (Bob Newhart) shows up to undermine his efforts, this wicked comedy kicks into high gear.

LeeFanatic007 · 04-17-2018, 03:54 PM

I'll be picking this up, saw it on TCM several years ago and really enjoyed it.

WaverBoy · 04-17-2018, 04:22 PM

Excellent film!

Jaymole · 04-17-2018, 06:40 PM

This is a great announcement. I never picked up the DVD as it was a garbage release so this makes my day!

Ruemorgue10 · 04-17-2018, 06:44 PM

Never heard of this, but the premise sounds hilarious.

cowbybill · 05-16-2018, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaymole

This is a great announcement. I never picked up the DVD as it was a garbage release so this makes my day!

I wonder what has been done for restoration, they don't list anything on the Olive films website.
I may hold off until there is more specifics on the quality of the Blu-ray, I too have a dvd of the movie and it's horrible.
Anyone know how Olive Films releases are in terms of quality?

Starchild · 04-18-2018, 02:56 AM

So glad this is coming out on Blu!
Day one purchase for me as I’ve loved this movie since I first saw it in the late 70s.

I would love to see 1969s “The Comic” come out too.

B-52 Bass · 04-18-2018, 03:52 AM

No way the studios found this movie behind the walls, lol
Can't wait to see the Preacher have constant sex with his wife to take the place of a cigarette

MifuneFan · 04-26-2018, 01:45 PM

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Leterface · 05-16-2018, 02:00 PM

Checked out some clips from Youtube - this movie seems hilarious, might just be forced to grab it asap.

cowbybill · 05-27-2018, 03:33 AM

Just pre-ordered this, hopefully this will be a decent transfer!

MifuneFan · 06-15-2018, 05:23 PM

Down to $12.99 at BB, Amazon will probably match soon. The DVD is also on sale for $5.99 at BB.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...Shows~cat02015

Jobla · 06-15-2018, 11:24 PM

Amazon had the DVD priced at $5.99, so I ordered it at that price. It should arrive next week.

I originally saw the film at an advance press screening when most of us had never heard of it. It received a wonderful response from the audience of film critics and theater managers. I felt strongly that it would be a hit.

SpaceBlackKnight · 08-15-2018, 10:41 PM

Since this release features a new transfer (certainly different than the 4:3 MOD DVD-R), does it restore the original UA Transamerica "T" at the start or is it just that modern MGM and UA streaks combo?

04-17-2018, 03:54 PM	#2
LeeFanatic007 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Southeastern Ohio 4K collection:40 Blu-ray collection:3860 DVD collection:10111 Trading Score:183	I'll be picking this up, saw it on TCM several years ago and really enjoyed it.

04-17-2018, 04:22 PM	#3
WaverBoy Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2013 Location:Seattle, WA Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:5	Excellent film!

04-17-2018, 06:40 PM	#4
Jaymole Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:NYC 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:5	This is a great announcement. I never picked up the DVD as it was a garbage release so this makes my day!

04-17-2018, 06:44 PM	#5
Ruemorgue10 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:238 Blu-ray collection:3550 DVD collection:56 Trading Score:1	Never heard of this, but the premise sounds hilarious.

04-18-2018, 02:56 AM	#7
Starchild Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:New England 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:1814 DVD collection:884 MA collection:96 Digital collection:610 iTunes collection:19 Prime collection:2	So glad this is coming out on Blu! Day one purchase for me as I’ve loved this movie since I first saw it in the late 70s. I would love to see 1969s “The Comic” come out too.

04-18-2018, 03:52 AM	#8
B-52 Bass Senior Member Member since:May 2017 Location:1444 No steps, No door	No way the studios found this movie behind the walls, lol Can't wait to see the Preacher have constant sex with his wife to take the place of a cigarette

04-26-2018, 01:45 PM	#9
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:1145 Trading Score:69	Cover art

05-16-2018, 02:00 PM	#10
Leterface Power Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:92 Blu-ray reviews:1	Checked out some clips from Youtube - this movie seems hilarious, might just be forced to grab it asap.

05-27-2018, 03:33 AM	#11
cowbybill Active Member Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Eagle River Alaska 4K collection:196 Blu-ray collection:1332 DVD collection:472	Just pre-ordered this, hopefully this will be a decent transfer!

06-15-2018, 05:23 PM	#12
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:1145 Trading Score:69	Down to $12.99 at BB, Amazon will probably match soon. The DVD is also on sale for $5.99 at BB. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...Shows~cat02015

06-15-2018, 11:24 PM	#13
Jobla Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Boulevard of Broken Dreams	Amazon had the DVD priced at $5.99, so I ordered it at that price. It should arrive next week. I originally saw the film at an advance press screening when most of us had never heard of it. It received a wonderful response from the audience of film critics and theater managers. I felt strongly that it would be a hit.

08-15-2018, 10:41 PM	#14
SpaceBlackKnight Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2018 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:346 Digital collection:20	Since this release features a new transfer (certainly different than the 4:3 MOD DVD-R), does it restore the original UA Transamerica "T" at the start or is it just that modern MGM and UA streaks combo?

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