The Sword and the Sorcerer 4K UHD (1982) coming from Shout! Factory

[MifuneFan]

The Sword and the Sorcerer 4K Blu-ray

The Sword and the Sorcerer 4K Blu-ray


Shout! Factory will be releasing The Sword & The Sorcerer (1982) in a UHD / BD Collector's Edition on March 15th. Extras are in progress.

https://www.shoutfactory.com/product...roduct_id=7773

DISC 1 (UHD):

NEW 4K scan from the original negative
NEW Audio Commentary with director Albert Pyun
English subtitles
2160p 4K HDR Widescreen (1.85:1)/Dolby Vision/DTS-HD Master Audio Stereo

DISC 2 (Blu-Ray):

NEW 4K scan from the original negative
NEW Audio Commentary with director Albert Pyun
NEW Tales of the Ancient Empire – an interview with director Albert Pyun
NEW A Princess’ Tale – an interview with actress Kathleen Beller
NEW Mightier Than the Sword – an interview with co-writer/co-producer John Stuckmeyer
NEW Master of the Blade - an interview with editor Marshall Harvey
NEW The Specialist and the Effects - an interview with special makeup effects artist Allan Apone
NEW Brothers in Arms – an interview with special effects artists the Chiodo Brothers – Charles, Edward and Stephen
NEW Dedicated to Jack Tyree, Stuntman – the cast and crew remember stuntman Jack Tyree
Trailers from Hell – editor Marshall Harvey on THE SWORD AND THE SORCERER
Theatrical Trailers
TV Spot
Still Gallery
English subtitles

Synopsis
"In many ways better than Conan The Barbarian and Excalibur." – The Psychotronic Encyclopedia of Film

Meet Talon, a daring mercenary who conquers castles and dungeons alike with his lethal three-bladed sword. But when Talon learns that he is the prince of a kingdom controlled by an evil sorcerer, he is thrust into the wildest fight of his life. Can Talon rescue the beautiful princess and slay the warlock, or will he fall prey to the black magic of medieval mayhem? Lee Horsley (Matt Houston, The Hateful Eight), Kathleen Beller (Dynasty), Simon MacCorkindale (Jaws 3-D) and Richard Moll (House) star in this action-packed adventure saga, filled with brutal battles, plucky maidens, savage monsters and more!

[DR Herbert West]

Pyun in 4K!

[Bugg]

I've been wanting this on BD for years now.

Interesting thing about this film is that unlike most cult films from the era, this one was actually a big mainstream success at the box office with almost $40 million. $114 million adjusted for inflation. Pretty damn impressive when you look at the other films it had to compete with during it's run: Conan the Barbarian, Rocky III, Road Warrior, Wrath of Khan, Poltergeist, E.T., Firefox, Blade Runner, The Thing, Tron, An Officer and a Gentleman, Porkys, Chariots of Fire...

[The Great Escape]

Originally Posted by Bugg

I've been wanting this on BD for years now.

Interesting thing about this film is that unlike most cult films from the era, this one was actually a big mainstream success at the box office with almost $40 million. $114 million adjusted for inflation. Pretty damn impressive when you look at the other films it had to compete with during it's run: Conan the Barbarian, Rocky III, Road Warrior, Wrath of Khan, Poltergeist, E.T., Firefox, Blade Runner, The Thing, Tron, An Officer and a Gentleman, Porkys, Chariots of Fire...

Man look at that line up of movies ! 1982 was perhaps the best year for movies in the 80’s

[jimqk]

Originally Posted by Bugg

I've been wanting this on BD for years now.

Interesting thing about this film is that unlike most cult films from the era, this one was actually a big mainstream success at the box office with almost $40 million. $114 million adjusted for inflation. Pretty damn impressive when you look at the other films it had to compete with during it's run: Conan the Barbarian, Rocky III, Road Warrior, Wrath of Khan, Poltergeist, E.T., Firefox, Blade Runner, The Thing, Tron, An Officer and a Gentleman, Porkys, Chariots of Fire...

Yep, I remember this movie being a big hit, and there were some critics out there who liked it, too. The year 1982 was great to be 13-14 years old and a movie fan.

[Lord Method Man]

Originally Posted by jimqk

Yep, I remember this movie being a big hit, and there were some critics out there who liked it, too. The year 1982 was great to be 13-14 years old and a movie fan.

1982 is the greatest year in film history.

[DR Herbert West]

Originally Posted by Lord Method Man

1982 is the greatest year in film history.

Yes.

[gpn]

Originally Posted by Lord Method Man

1982 is the greatest year in film history.

I'm really looking forward to this documentary coming out next year.

[dylrichard02]

Bring it on! Just watched a Pyun film (Vicious Lips) last night and was thinking about how long it had been since I watched this!

[Kubrick0730]

Preorder up at Target

https://www.target.com/p/sword-the-s...57#lnk=sametab

[Viking61]

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[dylrichard02]

Originally Posted by Viking61

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Looks fantastic! I might have to get the slipcover with that artwork!

[Spooked]

I don't normally spring for the posters, but I might have to make my second exception of the year after The Howling...

[Thunderleg]

Originally Posted by Viking61

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That classic Peter Andrew Jones art.

[Richard Graham]

I've had the DVD in my Amazon cart several times in the $30 range. Patience pays off. Be cool if they could offer a tri-sword letter opener bonus or something.

[Lope de Aguirre]

Haven't seen this and was waiting for a Blu-ray for quite some time now.

Will order the 4K UHD.

[spudeus]

Originally Posted by Richard Graham

I've had the DVD in my Amazon cart several times in the $30 range. Patience pays off.

Same here, even considered the pan & scan Laserdisc (mostly for the cover art). Just preordered from Shout for that awesome poster.

Perhaps my ultimate 80s fantasy fantasy is a Conan/Destroyer/Red Sonja 4K triple pack. . .

[Blades1370]

Originally Posted by Richard Graham

I've had the DVD in my Amazon cart several times in the $30 range. Patience pays off. Be cool if they could offer a tri-sword letter opener bonus or something.

I broke down and re-purchased a copy of the DVD about 6 months ago (my old copy was stolen nearly a dozen years ago), figuring this would never see the light of day on Blu-ray, let alone 4K.

Not complaining about having to re-buy this title, it's honestly more than I could have expected....

[drush9999]

Finally, think Dragonslayer is the only 80s Fantasy DVD upgrade for me now

[Spooked]

Originally Posted by drush9999

Finally, think Dragonslayer is the only 80s Fantasy DVD upgrade for me now

Yeah, you and me both.