The Wind and the Lion (1975) Warner Archive Collection - Blu-ray Forum

Oscar Rothman · 04-04-2014, 12:31 PM

The Wind and the Lion Blu-ray

Great news!

CinemaScope · 04-04-2014, 12:50 PM

Yup, fantastic movie, & another one off my wants list.

ditcin · 04-04-2014, 01:02 PM

I have owned this film in Beta, Laserdisc and DVD; not looking forward to the Blu-ray.
All the past releases had good transfers. The Blu-ray should really shine. Jerry Goldsmith's score for this one is incredible.
My brother took me to see it in the theater and it was one of those magic times of being swept up in a roaring adventure in history. After the movie he explained the differences between the film and what had actually happened. He was a historian who expertise was European Military History with an emphasis on the British Empire. Later he would encompass American history to a level of being offered a position by the Federal Government as an advisor to American Embassies around the world.
He knew his facts well but readily put them aside to enjoy a film based in history yet changed for filmic reasons. Some films angered him due to the separation from truth, but others although still altered, remained true in ways most people would never know in small details that amazed him were kept - the wind and the lion was one of those films.
I know upon it's release my brother will be with me in spirit, and we'll both be enjoying it.
- Scott B.

Number 6 · 04-04-2014, 01:19 PM

Am looking forward to getting it when it's released.

ditcin · 04-04-2014, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 6

Am looking forward to getting it when it's released.

Be seeing you!

BahamaJoe · 04-04-2014, 03:31 PM

One of my faves from the 70's. Well acted, great cinematography and an engaging story line. This will be on my price tracker for sure.

Monterey Jack · 04-04-2014, 04:44 PM

Another snapper-case DVD I can get rid of.

Great visuals, Sean Connery and a magnificent Jerry Goldsmith score...what's not to love?

AKORIS · 04-04-2014, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

Another snapper-case DVD I can get rid of.

Great visuals, Sean Connery and a magnificent Jerry Goldsmith score...what's not to love?

+1 a wonderful film and with great replay value!

Aclea · 04-05-2014, 01:43 AM

Now we just need Twilight Time to do Robin and Marion - ideally with both scores (John Barry's and Francis Lai's unused one) - and we'll have all three Sean Connery 70s adventure movies.

dragon53 · 04-05-2014, 05:56 AM

ACLEA:

I also want ROBIN AND MARIAN in Blu-ray with a great cast and great acting.....but a disappointing ending.

Oscar Rothman · 04-15-2014, 12:14 PM

Street date is 4/29 http://www.amazon.com/Wind-Lion-Blu-...collection+blu

mr young · 04-19-2014, 03:16 PM

I will get this I saw the 70mm print in London and it looked and sounded
really great, hope the audio is taken off the 6 track.

AKORIS · 04-19-2014, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Oscar Rothman

Street date is 4/29 http://www.amazon.com/Wind-Lion-Blu-...collection+blu

faster than I ever expected... hoping that's accurate....

Early Memphis · 04-26-2014, 01:21 PM

So, I really want this - but that price, ouch! Anyone know how these WAC releases price out over time?

oildude · 04-28-2014, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Early Memphis

So, I really want this - but that price, ouch! Anyone know how these WAC releases price out over time?

Try WBShop. Go to the Deals thread and find the WBShop thread (it gets daily traffic so should be near the top). There is mention of a coupon that works on their site to order from WAC.

I ordered off Amazon when it went up, and used some amazon credit card rewards points to knock down the price.

oildude · 04-28-2014, 05:17 AM

Just got an email from Amazon. Mine has shipped. I haven't seen this movie in 25+ years, don't remember anything about it except that I liked it a lot.

Carcosa · 04-28-2014, 03:06 PM

Mine has shipped as well...crazy.

PowellPressburger · 04-29-2014, 03:16 PM

I got my copy today from Amazon. It features a dts HDMA 5.1 track States 2.4:1 Aspect ratio. Includes the commentary track from John Milius and a behind the scenes featurette.

MilkManX · 04-29-2014, 05:45 PM

This is a nice surprise. Will be getting this one for sure. Anyone who has it how is the picture?

Mughi · 04-30-2014, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Aclea

Now we just need Twilight Time to do Robin and Marion - ideally with both scores (John Barry's and Francis Lai's unused one) - and we'll have all three Sean Connery 70s adventure movies.

Personally, it's The Great Train Robbery that I'm really looking for next...

04-04-2014, 12:31 PM	#1
Oscar Rothman Banned Top contributor Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Hawaii Blu-ray collection:412	The Wind and the Lion (1975) Warner Archive Collection The Wind and the Lion Blu-ray Great news!

04-04-2014, 12:50 PM	#2
CinemaScope Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2011 Location:London	Yup, fantastic movie, & another one off my wants list. Last edited by CinemaScope; 04-04-2014 at 01:12 PM.

04-04-2014, 01:02 PM	#3
ditcin Power Member Member since:Apr 2011 Location:NY 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:597 Blu-ray reviews:1	I have owned this film in Beta, Laserdisc and DVD; not looking forward to the Blu-ray. All the past releases had good transfers. The Blu-ray should really shine. Jerry Goldsmith's score for this one is incredible. My brother took me to see it in the theater and it was one of those magic times of being swept up in a roaring adventure in history. After the movie he explained the differences between the film and what had actually happened. He was a historian who expertise was European Military History with an emphasis on the British Empire. Later he would encompass American history to a level of being offered a position by the Federal Government as an advisor to American Embassies around the world. He knew his facts well but readily put them aside to enjoy a film based in history yet changed for filmic reasons. Some films angered him due to the separation from truth, but others although still altered, remained true in ways most people would never know in small details that amazed him were kept - the wind and the lion was one of those films. I know upon it's release my brother will be with me in spirit, and we'll both be enjoying it. - Scott B.

04-04-2014, 01:19 PM	#4
Number 6 Blu-ray Duke Member since:Mar 2013 Location:In the Village. 4K collection:214 Blu-ray collection:911	Am looking forward to getting it when it's released.

04-04-2014, 03:31 PM	#6
BahamaJoe Special Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2012 Location:The Seven Seas Blu-ray collection:677 DVD collection:100 Blu-ray reviews: 14	One of my faves from the 70's. Well acted, great cinematography and an engaging story line. This will be on my price tracker for sure.

04-04-2014, 04:44 PM	#7
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:710	Another snapper-case DVD I can get rid of. Great visuals, Sean Connery and a magnificent Jerry Goldsmith score...what's not to love?

04-05-2014, 01:43 AM	#9
Aclea Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray reviews: 3	Now we just need Twilight Time to do Robin and Marion - ideally with both scores (John Barry's and Francis Lai's unused one) - and we'll have all three Sean Connery 70s adventure movies.

04-05-2014, 05:56 AM	#10
dragon53 Special Member Member since:Feb 2010	ACLEA: I also want ROBIN AND MARIAN in Blu-ray with a great cast and great acting.....but a disappointing ending.

04-15-2014, 12:14 PM	#11
Oscar Rothman Banned Top contributor Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Hawaii Blu-ray collection:412	Street date is 4/29 http://www.amazon.com/Wind-Lion-Blu-...collection+blu

04-19-2014, 03:16 PM	#12
mr young Senior Member Member since:Jun 2010	I will get this I saw the 70mm print in London and it looked and sounded really great, hope the audio is taken off the 6 track.

04-26-2014, 01:21 PM	#14
Early Memphis Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Texas 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:1233 DVD collection:127 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:657	So, I really want this - but that price, ouch! Anyone know how these WAC releases price out over time?

04-28-2014, 05:17 AM	#16
oildude Moderator Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:With the Ale and Quail Club on a train to Palm Beach 4K collection:267 Blu-ray collection:4770 DVD collection:212 Blu-ray reviews: 37	Just got an email from Amazon. Mine has shipped. I haven't seen this movie in 25+ years, don't remember anything about it except that I liked it a lot.

04-28-2014, 03:06 PM	#17
Carcosa Member Member since:Nov 2009	Mine has shipped as well...crazy.

04-29-2014, 03:16 PM	#18
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:996 Blu-ray collection:3682 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	I got my copy today from Amazon. It features a dts HDMA 5.1 track States 2.4:1 Aspect ratio. Includes the commentary track from John Milius and a behind the scenes featurette.

04-29-2014, 05:45 PM	#19
MilkManX Active Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:AZ Blu-ray collection:137	This is a nice surprise. Will be getting this one for sure. Anyone who has it how is the picture?

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