A Patch of Blue (1965) coming from WAC - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 03-19-2019, 06:01 PM

A PATCH OF BLUE (1965)
NEW 2019 1080p HD MASTER
Run Time 105:00
Subtitles English SDH
Sound Quality DTS HD-Master Audio 2.0 - English
Aspect Ratio 2.35:1, 16 X 9 LETTERBOX
Product Color B&W
Disc Configuration BD 50
Special Feature: Commentary by Director Guy Green; Featurette "A Cinderella Named Elizabeth";Theatrical Trailer (HD)

Selina D’Arcey is blind, yet she sees the world anew through the eyes of kindly Gordon Ralfe (Academy Award® winner* Sidney Poitier). An awkward Cinderella raised by a bigoted, abusive mother, Selina is white. She does not know that the man helping her learn to dial a pay phone or find the restroom is black. Elizabeth Hartman’s luminous screen debut as Selina earned her a Golden Globe® Award as Most Promising Newcomer. On the veteran side as Selina’s blowsy, bitter mother, Shelley Winters won her second Oscar.®** As directed by Guy Green (Oscar®-winning cinematographer for Great Expectations, 1947), the performances are timeless in A Patch of Blue. So is this fine film’s heart-soaring impact.

Dailyan · 03-19-2019, 06:07 PM

Yes! I've been waiting a long time for this one.

Tae · 03-19-2019, 08:02 PM

This is a beautiful film and has been one of my most-wanted WAC titles for several years now, I'm so thrilled that it's finally been announced!

For once I won't wait on a sale, this will be mine day 1.

Duke_45 · 03-19-2019, 09:44 PM

Gut wrenching scene with her waiting in the park past dark. I’ll be getting this wonderful film for sure

javi92 · 03-19-2019, 09:55 PM

Not really a Shelly Winters fan, but I'll probably grab this since some of you are talking so highly of it.

Tae · 03-20-2019, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by javi92

Not really a Shelly Winters fan, but I'll probably grab this since some of you are talking so highly of it.

She's definitely an important part of the film, but her role is actually supporting--she's only top-billed on the cover because the real lead actress doesn't have any name recognition

I don't think a dislike of her should really hamper your enjoyment of the film, as the focus is definitely on Sidney Poitier and Elizabeth Hartman over Winters.

originalHDphantom · 03-20-2019, 02:21 AM

I saw this for the first time at my Nana's place a few weeks ago when I went and visited her. Think it was on TCM. Terrific film. Will definitely be importing this!

Monterey Jack · 03-20-2019, 02:31 AM

Weird coincidence...Jerry Goldsmith scored Elizabeth Hartman's film debut in A Patch Of Blue...and her last film role almost 20 years later (The Secret Of NIMH).

gates70 · 03-20-2019, 03:38 AM

I'm in for any Poitier!

glennstl · 03-20-2019, 04:33 AM

I’m thrilled that this was announced today. It’s one of those movies I’ve seen several times on TCM and never thought I would be able to get on Blu. Sidney Poitier is ( as always) absolutely terrific, as is Elizabeth Hartman. The story just sucked me in right away the first time I saw it. The story is very touching and also has some nice twists.

I especially enjoy this for Elizabeth Hartman. I think she could have been a terrific actor if not for personal issues that developed in the years following this movie. She died far too young. Wikipedia her and see what I mean.

Day 1 purchase without a doubt!

miribeau · 03-20-2019, 05:05 AM

This is a rare film, for any who haven't seen it. In a world of films that almost seem to bash us over the heads with stereotypical characters and political crap, essentially ignoring the more complex and universal human element, and I am including films of the era, this film takes an African American man and a blind Caucasian woman and asks us to forget these definitions, as the definitions/identifiers are dwarfed by the larger considerations of how each individual handles their life and all of their individual life-circumstances.

The identifiers fall away and we get to see how each individual is changed by how the people around them choose to treat them and changed more by how they allow themselves to be manipulated by the opinions of others. Similar to Poitier's incredible turn in Guess Who's Coming To Dinner, in which a man finds that he is not defined by anything other than what he chooses, he gives my favourite performance out of all of his films, in A Patch of Blue, as a man who discovers and pursues true freedom. He crafts a character who could be any one of us, in any circumstance, so perfectly universal is his performance.

Hartman, instead of the typically fearless female protagonist, thankfully, portrays a woman who conquers natural human fear with grace and determination, refusing to waste her life. Her performance is remarkably convincing and, also, seems to defy the specificity of her character's blindness, leaving the viewer thinking about what they have yet to conquer in their own life.

As a person with a life-long debilitating illness, I found so much inspiration in this film as a young girl, I won't even attempt to describe it. If you haven't seen it, this is one you should really pick up and, if you're on the fence about it, read about it here and over at IMDB. I can't praise this film enough.

Zodokai · 03-22-2019, 05:52 PM

Wonderful film, very happy to see that it’s finally getting a blu release!

captveg · 04-11-2019, 06:09 PM

I wonder if this got delayed, as it has yet to show up on wbshop.com or Amazon.

ogodei · 05-09-2019, 12:30 PM

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

MikeK84 · 05-09-2019, 09:07 PM

After what happened to WAC's "Year of the Dragon" on Amazon, I will wait to order this from somewhere else...

glennstl · 05-10-2019, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ogodei

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for the link. Just pre-ordered for May 28

HeyItsJoel · 05-16-2019, 06:08 AM

Yes! My Sidney Poitier collection DVD to Blu-ray conversion is complete:

1. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
2. To Sir, With Love
3. Lilies of the Field
4. In The Heat of the Night
5. A Patch of Blue

glennstl · 05-29-2019, 01:38 AM

Has anyone heard any updates on this release?

I thought I had pre-ordered it months ago from Amazon..,but never arrived today.

Blu-ray.com says it’s supposed to be out today, May 28.

But I can’t currently find it even listed on Amazon.

Is it officially delayed?

Dailyan · 05-29-2019, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glennstl

Has anyone heard any updates on this release?

I thought I had pre-ordered it months ago from Amazon..,but never arrived today.

Blu-ray.com says it’s supposed to be out today, May 28.

But I can’t currently find it even listed on Amazon.

Is it officially delayed?

It isn’t delayed, I should be getting my copy soon (I ordered from Bullmoose). Amazon is always a pain with many of these MOD releases (most likely just don’t have enough allocated stock).

rdodolak · 05-29-2019, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glennstl

Has anyone heard any updates on this release?

I thought I had pre-ordered it months ago from Amazon..,but never arrived today.

Blu-ray.com says it’s supposed to be out today, May 28.

But I can’t currently find it even listed on Amazon.

Is it officially delayed?

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03-19-2019, 06:01 PM	#1
Akijama Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011	A Patch of Blue (1965) coming from WAC A PATCH OF BLUE (1965) NEW 2019 1080p HD MASTER Run Time 105:00 Subtitles English SDH Sound Quality DTS HD-Master Audio 2.0 - English Aspect Ratio 2.35:1, 16 X 9 LETTERBOX Product Color B&W Disc Configuration BD 50 Special Feature: Commentary by Director Guy Green; Featurette "A Cinderella Named Elizabeth";Theatrical Trailer (HD) Selina D’Arcey is blind, yet she sees the world anew through the eyes of kindly Gordon Ralfe (Academy Award® winner* Sidney Poitier). An awkward Cinderella raised by a bigoted, abusive mother, Selina is white. She does not know that the man helping her learn to dial a pay phone or find the restroom is black. Elizabeth Hartman’s luminous screen debut as Selina earned her a Golden Globe® Award as Most Promising Newcomer. On the veteran side as Selina’s blowsy, bitter mother, Shelley Winters won her second Oscar.®** As directed by Guy Green (Oscar®-winning cinematographer for Great Expectations, 1947), the performances are timeless in A Patch of Blue. So is this fine film’s heart-soaring impact.

05-09-2019, 12:30 PM	#14
ogodei Junior Member Member since:Nov 2018	Now available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

03-19-2019, 06:07 PM	#2
Dailyan Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Feb 2015 Location:Beyond the Blue Horizon 4K collection:197 Blu-ray collection:2248 DVD collection:197 Blu-ray reviews: 58 Trading Score:55	Yes! I've been waiting a long time for this one.

03-19-2019, 08:02 PM	#3
Tae Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:896 DVD collection:67	This is a beautiful film and has been one of my most-wanted WAC titles for several years now, I'm so thrilled that it's finally been announced! For once I won't wait on a sale, this will be mine day 1.

03-19-2019, 09:44 PM	#4
Duke_45 Expert Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Upstate, NY	Gut wrenching scene with her waiting in the park past dark. I’ll be getting this wonderful film for sure

03-19-2019, 09:55 PM	#5
javi92 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2013 4K collection:300 Blu-ray collection:4969 DVD collection:875	Not really a Shelly Winters fan, but I'll probably grab this since some of you are talking so highly of it.

03-20-2019, 02:21 AM	#7
originalHDphantom Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2015 Location:Canada 4K collection:293 Blu-ray collection:4314 DVD collection:679 Digital collection:54 Blu-ray reviews: 27	I saw this for the first time at my Nana's place a few weeks ago when I went and visited her. Think it was on TCM. Terrific film. Will definitely be importing this!

03-20-2019, 02:31 AM	#8
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:710	Weird coincidence...Jerry Goldsmith scored Elizabeth Hartman's film debut in A Patch Of Blue...and her last film role almost 20 years later (The Secret Of NIMH).

03-20-2019, 03:38 AM	#9
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	I'm in for any Poitier!

03-20-2019, 04:33 AM	#10
glennstl Power Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:St. Louis, MO. 4K collection:369 Blu-ray collection:1241 DVD collection:87	I’m thrilled that this was announced today. It’s one of those movies I’ve seen several times on TCM and never thought I would be able to get on Blu. Sidney Poitier is ( as always) absolutely terrific, as is Elizabeth Hartman. The story just sucked me in right away the first time I saw it. The story is very touching and also has some nice twists. I especially enjoy this for Elizabeth Hartman. I think she could have been a terrific actor if not for personal issues that developed in the years following this movie. She died far too young. Wikipedia her and see what I mean. Day 1 purchase without a doubt!

03-20-2019, 05:05 AM	#11
miribeau Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2014 Blu-ray reviews: 13	This is a rare film, for any who haven't seen it. In a world of films that almost seem to bash us over the heads with stereotypical characters and political crap, essentially ignoring the more complex and universal human element, and I am including films of the era, this film takes an African American man and a blind Caucasian woman and asks us to forget these definitions, as the definitions/identifiers are dwarfed by the larger considerations of how each individual handles their life and all of their individual life-circumstances. The identifiers fall away and we get to see how each individual is changed by how the people around them choose to treat them and changed more by how they allow themselves to be manipulated by the opinions of others. Similar to Poitier's incredible turn in Guess Who's Coming To Dinner, in which a man finds that he is not defined by anything other than what he chooses, he gives my favourite performance out of all of his films, in A Patch of Blue, as a man who discovers and pursues true freedom. He crafts a character who could be any one of us, in any circumstance, so perfectly universal is his performance. Hartman, instead of the typically fearless female protagonist, thankfully, portrays a woman who conquers natural human fear with grace and determination, refusing to waste her life. Her performance is remarkably convincing and, also, seems to defy the specificity of her character's blindness, leaving the viewer thinking about what they have yet to conquer in their own life. As a person with a life-long debilitating illness, I found so much inspiration in this film as a young girl, I won't even attempt to describe it. If you haven't seen it, this is one you should really pick up and, if you're on the fence about it, read about it here and over at IMDB. I can't praise this film enough.

03-22-2019, 05:52 PM	#12
Zodokai Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2014 Location:Orono, ME 4K collection:105 Blu-ray collection:3409 DVD collection:143 Digital collection:1004	Wonderful film, very happy to see that it’s finally getting a blu release!

04-11-2019, 06:09 PM	#13
captveg Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:472 Blu-ray collection:1709 DVD collection:317 Trading Score:1	I wonder if this got delayed, as it has yet to show up on wbshop.com or Amazon.

05-09-2019, 09:07 PM	#15
MikeK84 Active Member Member since:Sep 2015 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:-	After what happened to WAC's "Year of the Dragon" on Amazon, I will wait to order this from somewhere else...

05-16-2019, 06:08 AM	#17
HeyItsJoel Member Member since:Jan 2011 Blu-ray collection:139	Yes! My Sidney Poitier collection DVD to Blu-ray conversion is complete: 1. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 2. To Sir, With Love 3. Lilies of the Field 4. In The Heat of the Night 5. A Patch of Blue

05-29-2019, 01:38 AM	#18
glennstl Power Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:St. Louis, MO. 4K collection:369 Blu-ray collection:1241 DVD collection:87	Has anyone heard any updates on this release? I thought I had pre-ordered it months ago from Amazon..,but never arrived today. Blu-ray.com says it’s supposed to be out today, May 28. But I can’t currently find it even listed on Amazon. Is it officially delayed?

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