Thunderbolt and Lightfoot 4K UHD (1974)

[Tom Sharky]

I guess I should have expected this one was coming, as Kino has been releasing quite a few Eastwood movies on 4KUHD lately. I would assume that Kino would want to release as much of Eastwood's filmography on 4KUHD as they possibly can. They have previous released The Eiger Sanction, Joe Kidd, Two Mules for Sister Sara and Coogan's Bluff on standard Blu-ray; I'm curious to see if Kino will try to get the 4KUHD rights to those movies as well. I would think all of those would be worthy 4KUHD releases.

[Jorvic]

Originally Posted by Tom Sharky

I guess I should have expected this one was coming, as Kino has been releasing quite a few Eastwood movies on 4KUHD lately. I would assume that Kino would want to release as much of Eastwood's filmography on 4KUHD as they possibly can. They have previous released The Eiger Sanction, Joe Kidd, Two Mules for Sister Sara and Coogan's Bluff on standard Blu-ray; I'm curious to see if Kino will try to get the 4KUHD rights to those movies as well. I would think all of those would be worthy 4KUHD releases.

Would like all those titles mentioned in 4K UHD. In order of preference:

The Eiger Sanction
Joe Kidd
Coogan's Bluff
Two Mules for Sister Sara

[StLouisRibs]

Releasing September 26th

[Gacivory]

Hell yeah!!!!!

[dylrichard02]

I can't wait for this!

[JohnGMoney]

Available for preorder on Kino website

[MifuneFan]

Full details have been posted:

Coming September 26th!
https://kinolorber.com/product/thund...ightfoot-4kuhd

THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTFOOT (1974)

DISC 1 (4KUHD):

• Brand New HDR/Dolby Vision Master – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative
• Audio Commentary by Film Critic Nick Pinkerton
• 5.1 Surround and 2.0 Lossless Audio
• Triple-Layered UHD100 Disc
• Optional English Subtitles

DISC 2 (BLU-RAY):

• Brand New HD Master – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative
• Audio Commentary by Film Critic Nick Pinkerton
• For the Love of Characters: Featurette with Director Michael Cimino
• Radio and TV Spots
• Theatrical Trailer
• 5.1 Surround and 2.0 Lossless Audio
• Dual-Layered BD50 Disc
• Optional English Subtitles

LIMITED EDITION EXTRAS:
• Reversible Art
• O-Card Slipcase

Color 115 Minutes 2.35:1 Rated R
From Michael Cimino, the legendary director of The Deer Hunter, Heaven’s Gate and Year of the Dragon comes this bold, witty and tough crime-thriller starring screen icons Clint Eastwood (A Fistful of Dollars) and Jeff Bridges (Winter Kills) as a pair of modern-day outlaws. Thunderbolt (Eastwood) is a former thief whose razor-sharp wits and steely nerves made him a master of his profession, but he’s about to re-enter the criminal world with a new partner: Lightfoot (Bridges), a brash young drifter whose energy and exuberance give the veteran a new outlook on life. Their target: the seemingly impenetrable Montana Armored Depository. After forming an uneasy alliance with Thunderbolt’s former partners in crime, Red Leary (George Kennedy, Cool Hand Luke) and Eddie Goody (Geoffrey Lewis, High Plains Drifter), they launch an amazing scheme that will test the limits of their endurance, and the power of their friendship. Fueled by explosive action, fascinating characters and a powerfully moving climax, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot is an adventure of the highest caliber and the directorial debut for Cimino, who also wrote the original screenplay. Wonderfully shot in Scope by Frank Stanley (The Eiger Sanction) and featuring an amazing supporting cast that includes Catherine Bach (The Midnight Man), Gary Busey (Lethal Weapon), Jack Dodson (The Getaway), Burton Gilliam (Gator), Roy Jenson (Framed), Bill McKinney (Deliverance), Vic Tayback (Bullitt), Dub Taylor (Junior Bonner) and Gregory Walcott (Prime Cut).

[domtheone]

Totally meh that slipcover art but when a film is this good, it’s no matter.

[Eric_Hendershot]

Originally Posted by domtheone

Totally meh that slipcover art but when a film is this good, it’s no matter.

Movie poster from 1974.
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[harry o]

Looks like a young seventies Robert Redford behind Clint !

[domtheone]

Originally Posted by Eric_Hendershot

Movie poster from 1974.
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I’d honestly not seen that cover before. The 2 on the case yep, the slip no.

Kudos for Kino using original art but I just don’t like it.

The film is fantastic though so all good.

[mutateinsanely]

Originally Posted by harry o

Looks like a young seventies Robert Redford behind Clint !

Maybe preorder Thunderbolt and Lightfoot and 3 Days of the Condor to get free shipping and release date delivery directly from Kino.

[mutateinsanely]

Originally Posted by Eric_Hendershot

Movie poster from 1974.
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We called for this release a month before announcement on The Longest Yard thread. Ask and ye shall receive! Ya see .......The System Works!!! Actually kino was tardy by about 9 months by my count. Originally announced for early 2023. Maybe they were working on that slipcover.

[harry o]

Originally Posted by mutateinsanely

Maybe preorder Thunderbolt and Lightfoot and 3 Days of the Condor to get free shipping and release date delivery directly from Kino.

Both those titles on my radar for sure !

[RCRochester]

Originally Posted by domtheone

I’d honestly not seen that cover before. The 2 on the case yep, the slip no.

Kudos for Kino using original art but I just don’t like it.

The film is fantastic though so all good.

Twilight Time used the same image for their first blu-ray release of the film.

[Monterey Jack]

Shame the TT commentary isn't being included.

[Gacivory]

Originally Posted by harry o

Looks like a young seventies Robert Redford behind Clint !

I’m getting a Hal Holbrook vibe from Eastwood, and now I’m wondering what the alternate universe version of this movie would be like.

[mutateinsanely]

Kino summer sale on now. Pre order price is $26.57 for pre order titles but free shipping over $50. You guys know the drill. Good chance to pick up other 4k and blu ray at pretty good prices and get release day delivery of Thunderbolt and Lightfoot. If you feelin it.

[RCRochester]

Originally Posted by Gacivory

I’m getting a Hal Holbrook vibe from Eastwood, and now I’m wondering what the alternate universe version of this movie would be like.

[mutateinsanely]

Originally Posted by RCRochester

Who's gonna believe you? You're a killer Harry. A maniac.