Champagne and Bullets (Road to Revenge/GetEven) - from Vinegar Syndrome - 5/28/2021 - Blu-ray Forum

dylrichard02 · 07-10-2021, 05:47 AM

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After being set up on phony drug charges by a corrupt cop named Normad, two respected policemen, Rick and Huck, are kicked off the force. Years later, Rick reunites with Cindy, his ex-girlfriend, who reveals that she’s being pursued by a ruthless satanic cult that has started practicing human sacrifices and, even worse, is being operated by none other than Normad! When Huck is set up again by Normad, who is now a judge, Rick takes it upon himself to defeat the encroaching evil.

An almost indescribable action film and pure passion project directed, produced, written by and starring John De Hart (his sole filmmaking venture), CHAMPAGNE AND BULLETS was produced in 1993 but revamped several times over the subsequent two decades by its director. Each ‘new’ iteration was more mind-blowing than the last with the culmination, GETEVEN, becoming an immediate cult hit and the stuff of legend in video trading circles. Co-starring Wings Hauser (Vice Squad) and William Smith (Memorial Valley Massacre), Vinegar Syndrome Archive is overjoyed to present the Blu-ray debut of John De Hart’s CHAMPAGNE AND BULLETS in its never commercially released original 16mm cut, as well as its ROAD TO REVENGE and notorious GETEVEN re-edits.

directed by: John De Hart, James Paradise
starring: John De Hart, Wings Hauser, William Smith, Pamela Jean Bryant
1993 / 99 min / 1.85:1 / English Mono

• Region Free Blu-ray
• Newly scanned & restored in 2k from its 16mm original camera negative
• Brand new commentary track with writer/director/producer/star John De Hart
• Brand new audio interview with John De Hart
• ROAD TO REVENGE re-edit sourced from video
• GETEVEN re-edit sourced from video
• Video trailer for GETEVEN
• Double-sided poster
• Limited edition of 6,000
• Reversible cover artwork
• English SDH subtitles

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mikey horror · 07-10-2021, 07:55 AM

I absolutely love this movie. Wings was either completely smashed throughout the entire shoot, or the victim of the most egregious Oscar snub in the history of film.

dylrichard02 · 07-10-2021, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mikey horror

I absolutely love this movie. Wings was either completely smashed throughout the entire shoot, or the victim of the most egregious Oscar snub in the history of film.

Mine should be hitting my mailbox today!

dylrichard02 · 07-10-2021, 05:20 PM

It's here, I got 4,722 of 6,000. Which cut should I watch tonight?

DukeTogo84 · 07-10-2021, 05:21 PM

RIP William Smith. He was great in this as was Wings Hauser on drugs.

asianxcore · 01-24-2022, 02:38 AM

Watched this for the first time earlier this evening.

The sheer amount of songs from John De Hart (and their awkward placement in scenes) had me bursting at my sides

dylrichard02 · 01-24-2022, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by asianxcore

Watched this for the first time earlier this evening.

The sheer amount of songs from John De Hart (and their awkward placement in scenes) had me bursting at my sides

A classic song!

asianxcore · 01-24-2022, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dylrichard02

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN2U...ature=youtu.be

A classic song!

Was that John De Hart singing over those awkward sex scenes as well?

dylrichard02 · 01-24-2022, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by asianxcore

Was that John De Hart singing over those awkward sex scenes as well?

I believe it was

Guy really went for his vision I guess!

Billpulsipher · 12-19-2023, 09:35 AM

They should do another pressing. New copies are going for 150 dollars or more on ebay. Its ridiculous

sb5 · 12-19-2023, 12:21 PM

MVD released new versions of the VSA titles Action USA and LA Wars. You’d think they would pick this one up as well; all three were quick sell-outs.

Dellamorte13 · 04-03-2025, 02:59 AM

Yeah, I missed the boat on this one and wish there were a bare-bones standard edition for under $35, but alas.

kamphausd1 · 04-03-2025, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dellamorte13

Yeah, I missed the boat on this one and wish there were a bare-bones standard edition for under $35, but alas.

MVD really needs to get on that one.

Uncle Bud · 04-03-2025, 03:18 AM

I had never even heard of this movie until after it went OOP. Damn.

To quote Rick Bode:

[Show spoiler]

IamJoshO · 04-03-2025, 06:17 AM

Such a crazy movie--would love to get a copy for under $200. How Did this Get Made just did a live episode on it, so hopefully some exposure helps

curtmyers · 06-06-2025, 06:03 PM

I bought the sd version on amazon for 4 bucks. I won an auction for a sealed one by mistake. I’ll keep it sealed unless I like this one.

07-10-2021, 07:55 AM	#2
mikey horror Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 4K collection:294 Blu-ray collection:1137 DVD collection:239	I absolutely love this movie. Wings was either completely smashed throughout the entire shoot, or the victim of the most egregious Oscar snub in the history of film.

07-10-2021, 05:20 PM	#4
dylrichard02 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2019 Location:In the mouth of madness 4K collection:592 Blu-ray collection:2205 DVD collection:271 MA collection:9 Digital collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:1	It's here, I got 4,722 of 6,000. Which cut should I watch tonight?

07-10-2021, 05:21 PM	#5
DukeTogo84 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:California 4K collection:155 Blu-ray collection:4952 Blu-ray reviews: 64 Trading Score:139	RIP William Smith. He was great in this as was Wings Hauser on drugs.

01-24-2022, 02:38 AM	#6
asianxcore Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2011 Location:California 4K collection:259 Blu-ray collection:2444 Trading Score:224	Watched this for the first time earlier this evening. The sheer amount of songs from John De Hart (and their awkward placement in scenes) had me bursting at my sides

12-19-2023, 09:35 AM	#10
Billpulsipher Member Member since:Dec 2019	They should do another pressing. New copies are going for 150 dollars or more on ebay. Its ridiculous

12-19-2023, 12:21 PM	#11
sb5 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2017 4K collection:183 Blu-ray collection:5250 DVD collection:1	MVD released new versions of the VSA titles Action USA and LA Wars. You’d think they would pick this one up as well; all three were quick sell-outs.

04-03-2025, 02:59 AM	#12
Dellamorte13 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Location:CA 4K collection:384 Blu-ray collection:1250 DVD collection:150 MA collection:3 Digital collection:426 Trading Score:15	Yeah, I missed the boat on this one and wish there were a bare-bones standard edition for under $35, but alas.

04-03-2025, 06:17 AM	#15
IamJoshO Junior Member Member since:Jun 2013	Such a crazy movie--would love to get a copy for under $200. How Did this Get Made just did a live episode on it, so hopefully some exposure helps

06-06-2025, 06:03 PM	#16
curtmyers New Member Member since:Feb 2025	I bought the sd version on amazon for 4 bucks. I won an auction for a sealed one by mistake. I’ll keep it sealed unless I like this one.

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