American Gigolo (1980) - Blu-ray Forum

anephric · 10-29-2014, 11:00 PM

No, that's Jim McBride's underrated Breathless, also with Gere.

American Gigolo is my second favourite Schrader flick. It's fab.

Todd Tomorrow · 10-29-2014, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by anephric

No, that's Jim McBride's underrated Breathless, also with Gere.

American Gigolo is my second favourite Schrader flick. It's fab.

Is Mishima number 1 ?

Tin Drum · 10-30-2014, 01:12 AM

I contemplated importing this time and time again but never did.

Seriously underrated film. Hate the cover but no matter - it will be in my collection. The film is the definition of cool.

Can't wait to get that amazing soundtrack pumping on my HT.

disco1979 · 04-30-2023, 05:26 PM

Watched this again last night. Not a bad transfer, but it really deserves a new scan and a UHD. It's such a gorgeous looking film, it really deserves better treatment.

Jorvic · 05-01-2023, 08:07 AM

Schrader is one of my favourite directors. This is one of his best works. Per earlier post in thread, was hoping we might have at least of heard something about a new release (preferably on 4K UHD) by now.

Don't think the film quite gets its due for how important it is from a stylistic perspective for certain strands of '80s cinema and beyond.

CelestialAgent · 03-27-2024, 08:22 PM

Arrow are releasing a 4K UHD

Edinburghoscar · 10-29-2014, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anephric

No, that's Jim McBride's underrated Breathless, also with Gere.

Ofcourse it is. Got that mixed up

MifuneFan · 12-03-2014, 05:09 PM

According to the latest info from Warner, this release has been cancelled. It's possible they just refer to that particular SKU/UPC, and it'll be replaced. Not sure

PowellPressburger · 12-03-2014, 05:12 PM

I wonder if they needed to delay it and possibly bump up the MSRP to a higher price tag with some real bonus features. Maybe Schrader got involved and they are working on a true special edition. I am hoping it was something that happened for the best.

MifuneFan · 12-03-2014, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I wonder if they needed to delay it and possibly bump up the MSRP to a higher price tag with some real bonus features. Maybe Schrader got involved and they are working on a true special edition. I am hoping it was something that happened for the best.

Yeah who knows,maybe it'll get the Diamond Luxe treatment since it is the film's 35th anniversary.

AnamorphicWidescreen · 12-03-2014, 08:55 PM

Very dissapointed at this AG Blu cancellation. Sure, it may mean that the film is being re-scheduled for a later release, but it may also mean that for whatever reason they just decided not to release this on Blu. Either way, it's too bad it's not coming out next February.

Well, at least we have the DVD to fall back on - time to watch this great film again...

philip74 · 12-03-2014, 09:58 PM

Warner is the biggest tease when it comes to announcing releases!
How many times have Rush Hour 2 and Vanilla Sky been postponed now?
Just sayin`!

10-29-2014, 11:00 PM	#1
anephric Special Member Member since:Feb 2014 Location:The Ruins of the Ex-EU	No, that's Jim McBride's underrated Breathless, also with Gere. American Gigolo is my second favourite Schrader flick. It's fab.

04-30-2023, 05:26 PM	#4
disco1979 Special Member Member since:Jun 2017 Location:Toronto, Ontario 4K collection:264 Blu-ray collection:2170	Watched this again last night. Not a bad transfer, but it really deserves a new scan and a UHD. It's such a gorgeous looking film, it really deserves better treatment.

05-01-2023, 08:07 AM	#5
Jorvic Blu-ray Prince Member since:May 2018	Schrader is one of my favourite directors. This is one of his best works. Per earlier post in thread, was hoping we might have at least of heard something about a new release (preferably on 4K UHD) by now. Don't think the film quite gets its due for how important it is from a stylistic perspective for certain strands of '80s cinema and beyond.

03-27-2024, 08:22 PM	#6
CelestialAgent Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Aug 2015 Location:Norwich 4K collection:133 Blu-ray collection:2170 DVD collection:659 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	Arrow are releasing a 4K UHD

12-03-2014, 05:09 PM	#8
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	According to the latest info from Warner, this release has been cancelled. It's possible they just refer to that particular SKU/UPC, and it'll be replaced. Not sure

12-03-2014, 05:12 PM	#9
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:991 Blu-ray collection:3676 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	I wonder if they needed to delay it and possibly bump up the MSRP to a higher price tag with some real bonus features. Maybe Schrader got involved and they are working on a true special edition. I am hoping it was something that happened for the best.

12-03-2014, 08:55 PM	#11
AnamorphicWidescreen Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2014	Very dissapointed at this AG Blu cancellation. Sure, it may mean that the film is being re-scheduled for a later release, but it may also mean that for whatever reason they just decided not to release this on Blu. Either way, it's too bad it's not coming out next February. Well, at least we have the DVD to fall back on - time to watch this great film again...

12-03-2014, 09:58 PM	#12
philip74 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:11 Trading Score:140	Warner is the biggest tease when it comes to announcing releases! How many times have Rush Hour 2 and Vanilla Sky been postponed now? Just sayin`!

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