Godspell (1973)

[OneWayFilms]

The international hit musical sensation GODSPELL comes to life in this screen adaptation. An updated interpretation of the Gospel's lessons filled with unforgettable song and dance numbers, GODSPELL is rousing entertainment in the tradition of the classic rock operas HAIR, TOMMY and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. John the Baptist gathers a diverse band of youthful disciples to follow and learn from the teachings of Jesus. They form a roving acting troupe that enacts the Parables through the streets and landmarks of contemporary New York City.

RELEASE DATE: MARCH 24, 2020

[rdodolak]

All-New 4K Remaster

Features:

• Audio Commentary by Film Historian Lee Gambin
• Composer Stephen Schwartz Audio Interview
• Actress Robin Lamont Audio Interview
• Actress Katie Hanley Audio Interview
• Actor Jerry Sroka Audio Interview
• Producer Edgar Lansbury Audio Interview
• Historian and Stephen Schwartz Biographer Carol de Giere Contribution

[OneWayFilms]

When I was a kid, my sister bought me a 12 inch B&W TV for my bedroom. I will never forget discovering this movie one Sunday afternoon and how I sat there engrossed for the entire feature and every story and song spoke to me.

When I was 17, I was IN our high school production of Godspell.

I started serving in the ministry as a certified minister for over 20 years.

I introduced this to my oldest daughter as a child, and she also loves this film and now SHE TOO is a certified minister, married and ministering in a church.

To say this film has had an impact on me is an understatement.

I absolutely LOVE this movie and am SO happy to see it FINALLY making it's blu ray premier. DAY ONE for me.

[KMR]

Wow, a new 4K remaster and a great set of bonus features! Exciting!

[MattDean]

Really?!

Great! Thanks for the information!

Really did not expect this to make its way to Blu - and even more surprisingly, it comes with some decent extras!

If anyone’s interested, there’s a vintage 3-part behind the scenes special on YouTube - it’s well worth viewing, if you’re a fan. It was posted by a YouTuber called PatchesAndFacePaint. Here’s the link to part one of the three:

The Filming of Godspell (1973) (Part 1/3) - YouTube

(For show fans, search YouTube for ‘Godspell in Plymouth’ - a 70’s Thanksgiving TV special, filmed on location, with the then touring cast, the majority of songs are performed!)

Matt

[Albie989]

Ahem,...

Prepare ye the way of The Lord
Prepare ye the way of The Lord

[DWeickerSr]

Finally

And in time for Easter

[OneWayFilms]

One of my favorite songs: All For the Best.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWVpeXN5b5k

[Dubstar]

any notation of the audio for this release?

what a time capsule of a movie with all the NYC locale shooting including the one atop the World Trade Center.

[Eschenpod]

Oh, Dear Lord
Three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by Eschenpod

Oh, Dear Lord
Three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day

hand clap, cymbal shake

[DWeickerSr]

Up for preorder now on Amazon

[OneWayFilms]

Got MY order in. But I DO hope the price drops a bit before it's released.

[JJ Sefton]

Originally Posted by Dubstar

any notation of the audio for this release?

If you can trust the DeepDiscount site, it's mono sound, which is a HUGE disappointment. It's also a MOD release which, I guess, is not a surprise or a big deal.

[ahegele]

What a lovely surprise this is. And with some great extras!

[Zsigmond]

The coolest camera trick at the end of this movie.

[albabe]

This is awesome!

I love this Film. Great Music; Great Characters/Actors; very nice Script and lotsa Heart... and I'm not religious in the Least!

[albabe]

Originally Posted by Zsigmond

The coolest camera trick at the end of this movie.

I Love that ending, with the Crew walking a procession down a lonely empty street in NY on a (Likely) Sunday morning... with a few hundred extras suddenly appearing from just around the corner.

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by JJ Sefton

If you can trust the DeepDiscount site, it's mono sound, which is a HUGE disappointment. It's also a MOD release which, I guess, is not a surprise or a big deal.

hope the audio denotion is wrong. Even though imdb is never consistently correct, they claim the original mix is 4-track stereo - if DeepDiscount is right, that really sucks.

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by Dubstar

hope the audio denotion is wrong. Even though imdb is never consistently correct, they claim the original mix is 4-track stereo - if DeepDiscount is right, that really sucks.

DeepDiscount is only showing what was provided to them which is the DTS HD-MA Mono as listed by the distributor.