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Marv Inc. · 04-17-2022, 09:09 PM

The Alternate German Print opens with the German distributors logo and then goes into the opening credits "Das Osterman Weekend"

mike siegel · 04-18-2022, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Marv Inc.

The Alternate German Print opens with the German distributors logo and then goes into the opening credits "Das Osterman Weekend"

but has English audio.

Marv Inc. · 04-18-2022, 01:26 PM

Yep both Stereo and mono.

DawnShadow · 04-22-2022, 08:27 AM

Now sold out at Imprint.

DMRI2006 · 04-26-2022, 03:26 PM

Got the cheap JBHifi price mistake copy in -- and very thrilled Mike got this out there. Have to be honest the movie is kind of a dumpster fire no matter what cut you watch. And some of the editorial decisions in the Peckinpah edit -- well, I would've changed some of them also. Thus I'm glad the alternative "archival" German print was included for the theatrical version. Overall, what a great package he and Imprint managed to get out there in spite of the obstacles.

Mike, I was curious what are the specific legal issues holding up a release in the US or elsewhere? Something to do with Davis-Panzer? Ownership of the movie -- or something specific to do with the film itself?

mike siegel · 04-27-2022, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DMRI2006

Got the cheap JBHifi price mistake copy in -- and very thrilled Mike got this out there. Have to be honest the movie is kind of a dumpster fire no matter what cut you watch. And some of the editorial decisions in the Peckinpah edit -- well, I would've changed some of them also. Thus I'm glad the alternative "archival" German print was included for the theatrical version. Overall, what a great package he and Imprint managed to get out there in spite of the obstacles.

Mike, I was curious what are the specific legal issues holding up a release in the US or elsewhere? Something to do with Davis-Panzer? Ownership of the movie -- or something specific to do with the film itself?

Ownership I guess, which is the main reason why certain Indie-films do not get a release. The rights change hands so many times that sometimes nobody even knows anymore who the rightholder is...(and sometimes every territory has a different distribution company / current rightsholder).

IMPRINT is great, I think we will do more Peckinpah releases together...

Chumpster99 · 04-28-2022, 03:31 AM

Hopefully as the disclaimer indicates it'll get further restoration in the future, as I can't help but think it could look yet better with more work. It almost looks like the scan/transfer itself has some weird digital quirks to it by the screencaps presently posted, but I'll have to pop in my disc when it arrives and see for myself. But of course, it is admirable and incredible that it's been scanned and preserved to begin with.

Matt89 · 04-28-2022, 05:12 AM

My pre-order finally came in at my local shop. Can't wait to check this out, it looks and sounds like such a great package.

~Matt

rip63 · 04-29-2022, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DMRI2006

Have to be honest the movie is kind of a dumpster fire no matter what cut you watch.

Maybe for you, but I've been a fan of it since it was first released. And the great cast goes a long way in contributing to my enjoyment of it. I mean, sure, it's not top tier Peckinpah, but I very much like even his lesser films.

balthazar_bee · 04-29-2022, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ToonySpoonGoon

Theatrical cut is 103min
Directors cut is 116min

Just FYI, the Imprint box says the theatrical is 102 and the director's cut is 105.

Dvd Aficionado · 04-30-2022, 03:06 AM

Technical information listed on a BD cover is sometimes incorrect. Playing the disc is the best way to be certain, especially if you want to know the exact runtime.

Rayjg · 05-01-2022, 02:58 AM

The German print is the same cut as the US theatrical cut just with German titles?

DMRI2006 · 05-01-2022, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rayjg

The German print is the same cut as the US theatrical cut just with German titles?

Just with a German studio logo.

Matt89 · 05-01-2022, 02:18 PM

Picked up my copy yesterday. They weren't kidding when they said the DC is rough. Oh boy. But, it's amazing that this was made available and I'm really glad that it was included.

The theatrical cut fares a bit better, but it too is quite rough-looking. Although, it's a MASSIVE step above the previous master (which is also included in this package) that was originally used for the Anchor Bay blu-ray. Jesus, it might actually be the absolute worst HD master I've ever seen. I chucked my AB blu-ray shortly after getting it and seeing it now, it's just as bad as I remember. I'd maybe give it 0.5/5. It's just a smeary, waxy abomination with terrible black levels and a horribly pink-skewed colour grading so it's honestly a revelation to have the other 2 versions available in this set. Even if they are culled from (mostly) unrestored prints, at least they look like film!

And yeah, the German logo opens the theatrical cut, with the rest of the credits (aside from the opening title that says "Das Osterman Weekend") are all in English.

Overall this is a great package. I haven't taken a dive into the extras as of yet, but I'm really looking forward to it.

~Matt

Marv Inc. · 05-03-2022, 07:34 PM

Site review

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-O...307375/#Review

drush9999 · 05-06-2022, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Marv Inc.

Site review

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-O...307375/#Review

Posting a site review is akin to letting off a grenade in a crowded room

drush9999 · 05-07-2022, 01:32 AM

Just finished watching the Director's Cut and enjoyed the film way more than I've done in the past. The PQ is rough as nails in places, but it flows a lot better overall and it's not purple. Definitely my go to version now.

Rayjg · 05-07-2022, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by drush9999

Just finished watching the Director's Cut and enjoyed the film way more than I've done in the past. The PQ is rough as nails in places, but it flows a lot better overall and it's not purple. Definitely my go to version now.

How similar is it to the longer cut on the Anchor Bay DVD?

drush9999 · 05-07-2022, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Rayjg

How similar is it to the longer cut on the Anchor Bay DVD?

Long time since I've seen that but it is covered in the documentary on the disc. The Director's Cut removes some scenes like Hauer's character having an affair.

Cecil B. DeMille · 05-15-2022, 03:37 PM

Since Imprint's release of "The Osterman Weekend" has already sold out on their website, I urge anyone who really wants this to snatch a copy from Australia's JB-HiFi: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/o...n-1983-blu-ray

Deep Discount and DiabolikDVD are already OOS (two online stores which might have been better for American users). What you have to know with Imprint releases is that usually after they sell out on their own site, they are soon after being blocked for international delivery on the JB-HiFi website. So from then on you will only be able to buy this release from JB if you have an Australian shipping adress (the other alternative being eBay scalpers).
However, I just checked and right now international customers are still able to order "The Osterman Weekend" from JB.

04-28-2022, 03:31 AM	#67
Chumpster99 Senior Member Member since:May 2016 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Hopefully as the disclaimer indicates it'll get further restoration in the future, as I can't help but think it could look yet better with more work. It almost looks like the scan/transfer itself has some weird digital quirks to it by the screencaps presently posted, but I'll have to pop in my disc when it arrives and see for myself. But of course, it is admirable and incredible that it's been scanned and preserved to begin with. Last edited by Chumpster99; 04-28-2022 at 03:36 AM.

05-01-2022, 02:18 PM	#74
Matt89 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Toronto 4K collection:313 Blu-ray collection:415 DVD collection:8 iTunes collection:28 Trading Score:2	Picked up my copy yesterday. They weren't kidding when they said the DC is rough. Oh boy. But, it's amazing that this was made available and I'm really glad that it was included. The theatrical cut fares a bit better, but it too is quite rough-looking. Although, it's a MASSIVE step above the previous master (which is also included in this package) that was originally used for the Anchor Bay blu-ray. Jesus, it might actually be the absolute worst HD master I've ever seen. I chucked my AB blu-ray shortly after getting it and seeing it now, it's just as bad as I remember. I'd maybe give it 0.5/5. It's just a smeary, waxy abomination with terrible black levels and a horribly pink-skewed colour grading so it's honestly a revelation to have the other 2 versions available in this set. Even if they are culled from (mostly) unrestored prints, at least they look like film! And yeah, the German logo opens the theatrical cut, with the rest of the credits (aside from the opening title that says "Das Osterman Weekend") are all in English. Overall this is a great package. I haven't taken a dive into the extras as of yet, but I'm really looking forward to it. ~Matt Last edited by Matt89; 05-01-2022 at 02:22 PM.

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04-17-2022, 09:09 PM	#61
Marv Inc. Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2012 Location:The British Empire Blu-ray collection:5	The Alternate German Print opens with the German distributors logo and then goes into the opening credits "Das Osterman Weekend"

04-18-2022, 01:26 PM	#63
Marv Inc. Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2012 Location:The British Empire Blu-ray collection:5	Yep both Stereo and mono.

04-22-2022, 08:27 AM	#64
DawnShadow Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2014 4K collection:90 Blu-ray collection:838 DVD collection:181 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:172	Now sold out at Imprint.

04-26-2022, 03:26 PM	#65
DMRI2006 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:200	Got the cheap JBHifi price mistake copy in -- and very thrilled Mike got this out there. Have to be honest the movie is kind of a dumpster fire no matter what cut you watch. And some of the editorial decisions in the Peckinpah edit -- well, I would've changed some of them also. Thus I'm glad the alternative "archival" German print was included for the theatrical version. Overall, what a great package he and Imprint managed to get out there in spite of the obstacles. Mike, I was curious what are the specific legal issues holding up a release in the US or elsewhere? Something to do with Davis-Panzer? Ownership of the movie -- or something specific to do with the film itself?

04-28-2022, 05:12 AM	#68
Matt89 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Toronto 4K collection:313 Blu-ray collection:415 DVD collection:8 iTunes collection:28 Trading Score:2	My pre-order finally came in at my local shop. Can't wait to check this out, it looks and sounds like such a great package. ~Matt

04-30-2022, 03:06 AM	#71
Dvd Aficionado Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2012 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:911 DVD collection:693	Technical information listed on a BD cover is sometimes incorrect. Playing the disc is the best way to be certain, especially if you want to know the exact runtime.

05-01-2022, 02:58 AM	#72
Rayjg Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2016	The German print is the same cut as the US theatrical cut just with German titles?

05-03-2022, 07:34 PM	#75
Marv Inc. Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2012 Location:The British Empire Blu-ray collection:5	Site review https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-O...307375/#Review

05-07-2022, 01:32 AM	#77
drush9999 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Nov 2016 Location:Sutton Coldfield, England 4K collection:209 Blu-ray collection:4745 DVD collection:492 Trading Score:1	Just finished watching the Director's Cut and enjoyed the film way more than I've done in the past. The PQ is rough as nails in places, but it flows a lot better overall and it's not purple. Definitely my go to version now.

05-15-2022, 03:37 PM	#80
Cecil B. DeMille Active Member Member since:May 2022 4K collection:80 Blu-ray collection:1136 DVD collection:66 Blu-ray reviews:5	Since Imprint's release of "The Osterman Weekend" has already sold out on their website, I urge anyone who really wants this to snatch a copy from Australia's JB-HiFi: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/o...n-1983-blu-ray Deep Discount and DiabolikDVD are already OOS (two online stores which might have been better for American users). What you have to know with Imprint releases is that usually after they sell out on their own site, they are soon after being blocked for international delivery on the JB-HiFi website. So from then on you will only be able to buy this release from JB if you have an Australian shipping adress (the other alternative being eBay scalpers). However, I just checked and right now international customers are still able to order "The Osterman Weekend" from JB.

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