The Day of the Jackal (1973) - Arrow Films - September 4, 2017

[Akijama]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B071G99Q...ds=arrow+video

Product Description
In 1971, Frederick Forsythe shot to bestseller status with his debut novel, The Day of the Jackal taut, utterly plausible, almost documentarian in its realism and attention to detail. Two years later, director Fred Zinnemann (High Noon) turned a gripping novel into a nail-biting cinematic experience.

August 1962: the latest attempt on the life of French President Charles de Gaulle by the far right paramilitary organisation, the OAS, ends in chaos, with its architect-in-chief dead at the hands of a firing squad. Demoralised and on the verge of bankruptcy, the OAS leaders meet in secret to plan their next move. In a last desperate attempt to eliminate de Gaulle, they opt to employ the services of a hired assassin from outside the fold. Enter the Jackal (Edward Fox, Gandhi): charismatic, calculating, cold as ice. As the Jackal closes in on his target, a race against the clock ensues to identify and put a stop to a killer whose identity, whereabouts and modus operandi are completely unknown.

Co-starring a plethora of talent from both sides of the Channel, including Michael Lonsdale (Munich), Derek Jacobi (The Odessa File) and Cyril Cusack (1984) and featuring striking cinematography by Jean Tournier (Moonraker), The Day of the Jackal remains one of the greatest political thrillers of all time.

SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS:

High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation
Original uncompressed mono audio
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
New interview with Neil Sinyard, author of Fred Zinnemann: Films of Character and Conscience
Two rare archival clips from the film set, including an interview with Fred Zinnemann
Theatrical trailer
Original screenplay by Kenneth Ross (BD-ROM content)
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Peter Strain
FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Collector s booklet featuring new writing by critic Mark Cunliffe and film historian Sheldon Hall

[Dougling]

Ah, spoiler!

Cool, though. I love this movie.

[jono3000]

Perhaps you could of waited for the Arrow announcement in a couple hours before creating the thread

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[Akijama]

Originally Posted by jono3000

Perhaps you could of waited for the Arrow announcement in a couple hours before creating the thread

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Nope. Perhaps you could grow up?

[xxnomad]

Originally Posted by Akijama

Nope. Perhaps you could grow up?

Bit of an aggressive response there...

[Dougling]

Originally Posted by Akijama

Nope. Perhaps you could grow up?

[norrareal1968]

Fantastic news! Being waiting on this one for ages.

[CouncilSpectre]

Figures. I imported the Oz disc last month. Not double-dipping, the extras look light.

[MeMynonsense]

Wowie! Arguably the most stylish assassination thriller and one of the best political thrillers in general. Also really dig that artwork!

[Cremildo]

Amazing news. I'm a huge Zinnemann fan; never did watch this classic because the DVD wasn't anamorphic.

[Vault of Horror]

Great. I'll be having that.

[spearce8]

I got the recent Aus import.....still haven't watched it, I'll have to stop that, and be more patience.

[rapta]

Thought they might get this for Academy, but just happy they're releasing it at all really! Might even pre-order it if nothing else is going on in September.

[tcdrek]

Originally Posted by rapta

Thought they might get this for Academy, but just happy they're releasing it at all really! Might even pre-order it if nothing else is going on in September.

What's the actual difference between the Arrow Video and Arrow Academy labels?

[rapta]

Originally Posted by tcdrek

What's the actual difference between the Arrow Video and Arrow Academy labels?

Just the branding really, so not much difference at all. I guess Arrow Video is more reserved for 'cult' and 'genre' films whilst Arrow Academy is more reserved for 'niche' and 'arthouse'. Zinnemann's The Day of the Jackal falls into both categories, arguably, as did Peckinpah's Alfredo Garcia, Mann's Thief, Frankenheimer's 52 Pick-Up etc.

In fact, Frankenheimer and Suzuki are the only directors with films released under both the Arrow Video and Arrow Academy banners (other than one or two Arrow Video USA titles, released before they launched Arrow Academy USA).

[Manvfilm]

That art work is absolutely stunning!

[Blu MacReady]

Originally Posted by spearce8

I got the recent Aus import.....still haven't watched it, I'll have to stop that, and be more patience.

Me too, well a couple of months ago now. It's looks very good and only cost £9 delivered, so can't complain but can rebuy if this gets better PQ review and appears in a sale

[Foggy]

Pumped for this!

[Gentle Star]

I remember watching this on the telly as a kid, being mesmerized by Fox's meticulous planning and actually hoping he would make it in the end.

[Superted]

Per ordered.

Blind buy