Directed by Walter Hill (1975-2006)
Directed by Walter Hill (1975-2006)
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CELEBRATE THE WORK OF PROLIFIC FILMMAKER WALTER HILLWalter Hill has been directing films for almost 50 years and has established himself a reputation of delivering thrilling, gritty, and highly stylized films.This special edition set collects five films and one landmark miniseries from one of the most important and influential filmmakers of modern cinema.Hard Times (1975)The Driver (1978)The Long Riders (1980)Extreme Prejudice (1987)Johnny Handsome (1989)Broken Trail (2006)Featuring performances from some of Hollywood's greatest actors including Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Bruce Dern, Mickey Rourke, Forest Whitaker, Morgan Freeman & Robert Duvall.Limited Edition 8-Disc Hardbox. 1500 copies only.Hard Times (1975) - Imprint Collection #164In the middle of the Great Depression, Chaney (Charles Bronson, Death Wish) is just looking to catch a break. When he meets Speed (James Coburn, The Magnificent Seven), a promoter of bare-knuckle street fighting, Chaney thinks with his fighting skill and Speed's savvy, he might have a chance. But Speed has his own problems, and what seemed like a sure thing is not as simple.This gritty, compelling drama is the directorial debut of Walter Hill.Starring Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Jill Ireland & Strother Martin.Special Features & Technical Specs:1080p high-definition presentation on Blu-ray from a restored 4K masterSpecial features TBCOriginal Aspect Ratio 2.35:1Audio English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0Optional English subtitlesThe Driver (1978) - Blu-ray & 4K - Imprint Collection #165Ryan O'Neal plays the Driver, an ice-cool getaway "Wheel Man" for hire. Bruce Dern is the detective who becomes obsessed with catching him. The more O'Neal leaves tantalising clues at the crime scenes, the more Dern becomes a man possessed with catching his prey.This cult neo-noir thriller is presented on both 4K UHD and Blu-ray.Starring Ryan O'Neal, Bruce Dern, Isabelle Adjani, Joseph Walsh & Ronee Blakley.Special Features & Technical Specs:4K UHD DiscNEW 4K restoration by StudioCanalWalter Hill Masterclass - featuretteInterview with Walter HillAlternate OpeningOriginal English TrailerOriginal German Trailer13 Original TeasersBlu-ray Disc1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray from a restored 4K masterNEW Audio Commentary by film historian and critic Matthew Asprey Gear (2022)NEW Cut to the Chase - interview with actor Bruce Dern on The Driver (2022)NEW Teeth Bared - interview with actor Rudy Ramos on The Driver (2022)NEW Simplicity in Motion: Editing The Driver - interview with editor Robert K. Lambert (2022)Aspect Ratio 1.85:1Audio English LPCM 2.0 MonoOptional English HOH subtitlesThe Long Riders (1981) - Imprint Collection #166The Long Riders is Hill's version of the story of the James-Younger gang. Held as heroes by many, and much celebrated for it's attacks upon the railroad, the gang became the most famous band of outlaws in the country. They were eventually brought to ruin by the Pinkerton detective agency, losing many of their number in the ill-fated Northfield, Minnesota bank raid.Four sets of real-life brothers - the Carradines, the Keachs, the Quaids and the Guests - star in this classic western.Starring Keith Carradine, James Remar, Dennis Quaid, Stacy Keach, Robert Carradine & David Carradine.Special Edition 2-Disc Set.Special Features & Technical Specs:Disc One1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray from a restored 4K masterAudio Commentary by film historians Howard S. Berger, Steve Mitchell and Nathaniel ThompsonNEW Audio Commentary by film historian Toby RoanAspect Ratio 1.85:1Audio English LPCM 2.0 MonoOptional English HOH subtitlesDisc TwoInterview with actors Keith Carradine and Robert CarradineInterview with actors Stacy Keach and James KeachInterview with actor Randy QuaidInterview with actor Nicholas GuestInterview with director Walter HillInterview with composer Ry CooderInterview with producer Tim ZinnemannOutlaw Brothers: The Making of The Long Riders - documentaryThe Northfield Minnesota Raid: Anatomy of a Scene - featuretteSlow Motion: Walter Hill on Sam Peckinpah - featuretteTheatrical TrailerExtreme Prejudice (1987) - Imprint Collection #167Extreme Prejudice stars Nick Nolte as tough, no-nonsense Texas ranger Jack Benteen, whose childhood friend Cash (Powers Boothe) is now a ruthless drugs baron on the other side of the border. Jack finds himself recruited by the CIA to eliminate Cash, who allegedly has secret government documents.Starring Nick Nolte, Powers Boothe, Rip Torn, Maria Conchita Alonso & Michael Ironside.Special Features & Technical Specs:1080p high-definition presentation on Blu-ray from a restored 4K masterNEW Audio Commentary by film critic / author Walter ChawNEW Audio Commentary by film historians Daniel Kremer and Nat SegaloffAudio commentary by film historians C. Courtney Joyner and Henry ParkeInterview with director Walter Hill (2010)Isolated Score Selections and Audio Interview with music historian John TakisThe Major's Agenda - interview with actor Michael IronsideThe War Within - interview with actor Clancy BrownCapturing The Chaos - interview with director of photography Matthew F. LeonettiTheatrical TrailerVintage Electronic Press KitPhoto GalleryOriginal Aspect Ratio 1.85:1Audio English LPCM 2.0 StereoOptional English HOH subtitlesJohnny Handsome (1989) - Imprint Collection #168Severely-deformed petty criminal Johnny Handsome (Mickey Rourke) is double-crossed in a robbery and left to take the rap on his own. He is stabbed in jail and sent to hospital, where a prison doctor decides that plastic surgery and a fresh start will lead Johnny on the path to reform. However, when the handsome new Johnny emerges from prison, his potential fresh start in life is hampered by his desire to get even with the man who put him away.Starring Mickey Rourke, Ellen Barkin, Morgan Freeman & Forest Whitaker.Special Features & Technical Specs:1080p high-definition presentation on Blu-ray from a restored 4K masterNEW Audio Commentary by film critic and author Walter Chaw (2022)NEW Audio commentary by film critics Daniel Kremer and Scout Tafoya (2022)NEW Interview with actor Peter JasonCodes to Live By: Walter Hill on Johnny Handsome - featuretteWordsmith - interview with writer Ken Friedman (2010)Eye of the Beholder - interview with makeup artist Michael Westmore (2010)Action Man - interview with stuntman Allan Graf (2010)Theatrical TrailerOriginal Aspect Ratio 1.85:1Audio English LPCM 2.0 StereoOptional English HOH subtitlesBroken Trail (2006) - Imprint Collection #169Set in 1897, Print Ritter (Robert Duvall) and his estranged nephew Tom Harte (Haden Church) become the reluctant guardians of five abused and abandoned Chinese girls. Ritter and Harte's attempts to care for the girls are complicated by their responsibility to deliver a herd of horses while avoiding a group of bitter rivals, intent on kidnapping the girls for their own purposes. Classic Western action takes centre stage in this dramatic miniseries!This critically acclaimed miniseries is the winner of four Emmy Awards.Starring Robert Duvall, Thomas Haden Church & Greta Scacchi.Special Features & Technical Specs:1080p high-definition presentation on Blu-ray from a restored 4K masterBroken Trail: The Making of a Legendary Western - featuretteAspect Ratio 1.78:1Audio English DTS HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 StereoOptional English subtitles