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4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS

• Brand new 4K remaster from the original negative by Arrow Films
• 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
• Original mono, stereo and 5.1 audio options
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• Brand new audio commentary with film critic Adrian Martin
• Brand new interview with writer/director Paul Schrader
• Six Ways to Sunday, a brand new interview with actor Héctor Elizondo on detecting his character
• The Business of PLEASURE, a brand new interview with actor Bill Duke on Leon’s profession
• Montages and Monologues, a brand new interview with editor Richard Halsey on putting American Gigolo together
• The Non-Conformist, a brand new interview with camera operator King Baggot on American Gigolo
• Man Machine, a brand new interview with music supervisor & KCRW DJ Dan Wilcox on the music of Giorgio Moroder
• American Icon, a brand new interview with Professor Jennifer Clark on American Gigolo and the fashion landscape of the 80s
• Original trailer
• Image gallery
• Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tommy Pocket
• Double-sided foldout poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tommy Pocket
• Six postcard-sized reproduction artcards
• Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Neil Sinyard, an archival article by Bill Nichols, and original pressbook materials

No one does these deluxe editions better. A package full of GOATs.

Finch wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:22 pm US Exclusive

Paramount!

What's the hold up on a non-limited, cheaper, general release of the 4K? Seems like most of their other titles made the transition sooner.

Great release but no Lauren Hutton interviews or commentary. I would’ve loved to hear her thoughts on the film. Schrader barely mentions her. It’s an odd oversight for such a great release. I’m wondering if anyone knows why she isn’t really included on this release.

Don't ever assume it's an "oversight".

A dozen years or so ago, someone was ranting and raving about Arrow being "sexist" (or possibly "misogynist"; I forget which) because despite amassing a very impressive roster of new interviews for Runaway Train - the director, two out of three leads, a significant supporting actor - they were all male.

But the prosaic truth is that, just like the others, Rebecca DeMornay's agent was approached, and while I forget whether there was a reply at all or the answer was no or if she wanted an unrealistic amount of money or indeed if there were logistical challenges in securing an interview in time (all of these being common scenarios), the end result was the same.

MichaelB wrote: Thu May 22, 2025 9:02 amBut the prosaic truth is that, just like the others, Rebecca DeMornay's agent was approached, and while I forget whether there was a reply at all or the answer was no or if she wanted an unrealistic amount of money or indeed if there were logistical challenges in securing an interview in time (all of these being common scenarios), the end result was the same.

She wanted the whole muffin