Spaghetti Western Double Feature s - New: Grand Duel / Keoma 5/15 - Blu-ray Forum

zombeaner · 01-08-2011, 07:49 PM

Is Django PD?

Arkadin · 01-08-2011, 07:52 PM

well those listings say Vivendi so that wouldn't be a public domain release.

Cinema Raiders · 01-08-2011, 08:14 PM

Hey, that's great news, 4 spaghetti westerns coming soon to blu-ray. The price dropped to $10.50 CAD as well. Guess I'll have to pre-order at those prices.

I didn't think Django was a PD title.

davidthenikonuser · 02-08-2011, 09:17 PM

these are also coming out in the US, 3/22/11 .

Crimson King · 03-11-2011, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zombeaner

Is Django PD?

That's what I was wondering as well.

Papperskatt · 03-12-2011, 11:30 AM

Does anyone know anything about the region coding on these discs? I really want to see Django in HD.

Vertigo2010 · 03-13-2011, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Papperskatt

Does anyone know anything about the region coding on these discs? I really want to see Django in HD.

I never got round to picking up the Blue Underground blu of Django but I will give this a spin if it looks good. Any info on PQ, content etc....?

Leterface · 03-13-2011, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vertigo2010

I never got round to picking up the Blue Underground blu of Django but I will give this a spin if it looks good. Any info on PQ, content etc....?

I almost pre-ordered this, but because my recent spendings on BDs I figured I'm good with my BU version of Django, and even if it have some artificial over the top grain, it looks wonderful at many times.

Very interested though, to see how this new release of Django compares to the old BU version!

kinoeye · 03-13-2011, 05:19 PM

Waiting for some PQ reviews before I jump. Also hoping for a decent Crater Lake Monster/Galaxina double bill.

agent999 · 03-14-2011, 02:44 PM

BU are claiming this is an unauthorised release (although they said that about Shriek Show's Zombie DVD years ago, and that was never resolved). I've pre-ordered but I'm not sure if this will ever see the light of day if legal proceedings are involved. I'm cerainly curious to see what it looks like, I'm wondering if they've lifted it straight form the BU disc or if it's a new transfer (one without false grain would be nice).

Kalekulan · 03-29-2013, 08:47 PM

Is anyone else having the problem with audio sync? It's completely out of sync. A second or more after 20min into the movie.

The Great Owl · 07-29-2016, 12:38 AM

Earlier today, I watched my Mill Creek Blu-ray of The Grand Duel.

Lee Van Cleef, who starred in For a Few Dollars More and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, remained in Italy for a few years to capitalize on his success, and he was featured in several more spaghetti westerns. The Grand Duel stars Lee Van Cleef as a fast-on-the-draw sheriff who takes it upon himself to beat a team of bounty hunters to a man who is wanted for murder. As he protects the targeted man from the others, and as the guilt of this man comes into question, the sheriff reveals that he knows the true identity of the murderer. Mystery, intrigue, and a few killer shootouts ensue.

The Grand Duel has quite a haphazard feel to it, and it actually exudes the vibe of a late 1970s/early 1980s television action drama, in that it seems somewhat more light-hearted at first glance than many of the other spaghetti westerns. That said, it does feature a rather incredible music score, courtesy of Sergio Bardotti.

This Mill Creek Blu-ray is top-notch in terms of video quality, and it's a great presentation altogether, even if the sound quality does not come close to matching step for step. The dubbing got on my nerves pretty badly, but that's the only option available here, sadly.

Question for the experts...

The Internet Movie Database states that The Grand Duel is 98 minutes long, but the Blu-ray clocks in at almost 94 minutes. Is this a cut version on the disc?

01-08-2011, 07:52 PM	#2
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	well those listings say Vivendi so that wouldn't be a public domain release. Last edited by Arkadin; 01-08-2011 at 07:55 PM.

02-08-2011, 09:17 PM	#4
davidthenikonuser Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:48 Blu-ray collection:1127 DVD collection:374 Blu-ray reviews: 24 Trading Score:1	these are also coming out in the US, 3/22/11 . Last edited by Deciazulado; 03-11-2011 at 10:25 PM.

01-08-2011, 07:49 PM	#1
zombeaner Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Dallas, TX 4K collection:769 Blu-ray collection:5534 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:5	Is Django PD?

01-08-2011, 08:14 PM	#3
Cinema Raiders Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Williamsburg 4K collection:77 Blu-ray collection:1358 Trading Score:8	Hey, that's great news, 4 spaghetti westerns coming soon to blu-ray. The price dropped to $10.50 CAD as well. Guess I'll have to pre-order at those prices. I didn't think Django was a PD title.

03-12-2011, 11:30 AM	#6
Papperskatt Junior Member Member since:Dec 2010 Trading Score:1	Does anyone know anything about the region coding on these discs? I really want to see Django in HD.

03-13-2011, 05:19 PM	#9
kinoeye Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:408 Blu-ray reviews:5	Waiting for some PQ reviews before I jump. Also hoping for a decent Crater Lake Monster/Galaxina double bill.

03-14-2011, 02:44 PM	#10
agent999 Expert Member Member since:Apr 2010 Location:UK	BU are claiming this is an unauthorised release (although they said that about Shriek Show's Zombie DVD years ago, and that was never resolved). I've pre-ordered but I'm not sure if this will ever see the light of day if legal proceedings are involved. I'm cerainly curious to see what it looks like, I'm wondering if they've lifted it straight form the BU disc or if it's a new transfer (one without false grain would be nice).

03-29-2013, 08:47 PM	#11
Kalekulan Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008	Is anyone else having the problem with audio sync? It's completely out of sync. A second or more after 20min into the movie.

07-29-2016, 12:38 AM	#12
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6031 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	Earlier today, I watched my Mill Creek Blu-ray of The Grand Duel. Lee Van Cleef, who starred in For a Few Dollars More and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, remained in Italy for a few years to capitalize on his success, and he was featured in several more spaghetti westerns. The Grand Duel stars Lee Van Cleef as a fast-on-the-draw sheriff who takes it upon himself to beat a team of bounty hunters to a man who is wanted for murder. As he protects the targeted man from the others, and as the guilt of this man comes into question, the sheriff reveals that he knows the true identity of the murderer. Mystery, intrigue, and a few killer shootouts ensue. The Grand Duel has quite a haphazard feel to it, and it actually exudes the vibe of a late 1970s/early 1980s television action drama, in that it seems somewhat more light-hearted at first glance than many of the other spaghetti westerns. That said, it does feature a rather incredible music score, courtesy of Sergio Bardotti. This Mill Creek Blu-ray is top-notch in terms of video quality, and it's a great presentation altogether, even if the sound quality does not come close to matching step for step. The dubbing got on my nerves pretty badly, but that's the only option available here, sadly. Question for the experts... The Internet Movie Database states that The Grand Duel is 98 minutes long, but the Blu-ray clocks in at almost 94 minutes. Is this a cut version on the disc?

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