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Dirty Harry Collection
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 3:24 am
by Jeff
From
DVD Times:
Warner Home Video have announced the Region 1 DVD release of a Dirty Harry Collection on 3rd June 2008. First announced as part of their 85th Anniversary plans, we now have a release date and some early information on the new Special Edition release of the classic cop drama series starring Clint Eastwood.
The Dirty Harry Collection includes all 5 hit titles of one of the most famous cops ever to hit the big screen. They include: Dirty Harry, Dead Pool, The Enforcer, Magnum Force, and Sudden Impact.
All will be Special Edition versions, with the original Dirty Harry confirmed to be a 2-Disc Special Edition that will also be available separately priced at $20.97 SRP.
Also confirmed is Dirty Harry: Ultimate Collector’s Edition which includes all five films plus a bonus disc, “Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows”. Retail is $74.92 SRP.
We have artwork for the latter, with full specs expected soon.
Plus some more details from Home Media Magazine via
Blu-Ray.com:
An article in Home Media Magazine has revealed the special features which will accompany the five films being released as part of the 'Dirty Harry Ultimate Collector's Edition' box set. The five-disc set will contain all five Dirty Harry films presented as "deluxe editions" along with audio commentary from Clint Eastwood and Richard Schickel, an interviews gallery, the TV special "Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso", and the featurettes "The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry" and "Dirty Harry: The Original and Dirty Harry Way".
Additionally, the first film in the series, 'Dirty Harry', will be released as a "special edition" two-disc Blu-ray/coffee book release. Similar to the upcoming release of 'Bonnie and Clyde', the film will come with a 40-page hardcover book with information including production history, star filmography, and behind-the-scenes photos.
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:44 pm
by Fletch F. Fletch
Specs:
Dirty Harry Special Edition
(2-disc DVD and Single Disc Blu-ray Hi-Def format)
Set in San Francisco in 1971, Dirty Harry is the gritty and suspenseful film that follows the story of Inspector Harry Callahan (Clint Eastwood), who earns the moniker ‘Dirty Harry’ for his reputation of handling the dirtiest homicidal cases. The City by the Bay faces the terror of a serial killer known as Scorpio (Andrew Robinson), who viciously snipes at innocent victims and demands ransom through notes left at the scene of the crime. Callahan is assigned to the case along with his newest partner, Inspector Chico Gonzalez (Reni Santoni) to track down Scorpio and stop him. Using humiliation along with cat and mouse type games against Callahan, Scorpio is put to the test by the cop with the very dirty attitude.
Special Features:
* New Commentary by Richard Schickel -- Filmmaker and Eastwood biographer Schickel examines the landmark film that revolutionized cinematic crime drama for all time.
* New Featurette The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry -- An examination of the influence and legacy of Dirty Harry.
* Featurette Dirty Harry: The Original -- Clint Eastwood and the film’s creators look back at the birth of the modern action hero: Dirty Harry.
* Featurette Dirty Harry’s Way -- A promotional short on the movie Dirty Harry focusing on the toughness of the movies’ main characters.
* Interview Gallery -- Includes interviews with Patricia Clarkson, Joel Cox, Clint Eastwood, Hal Holbrook, Evan Kim, John Milius, Ted Post, Andy Robinson, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Robert Urich.
* 1993 TV Special Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso -- A look at the life and career of actor/director Clint Eastwood, including scenes from his past film and television work and interviews with friends, fellow actors and crew members who have worked with him over the years.
* Trailer Gallery -- Dirty Harry, Magnum Force, The Enforcer, Sudden Impact and The Dead Pool
Magnum Force Deluxe Edition
Magnum Force, which was released in 1973 as a sequel to Dirty Harry has Eastwood reprise his famous role as Inspector Callahan, which has him face crooked cops and a traitorous boss as well as suffering re-assignment from homicide to stakeout duty after his handling of the Scorpio case. Callahan and his new partner, Earlington “Early” Smith (Felton Perry), are called off a case in which a man acquitted of murder is found dead along with his chauffer, lawyer and bodyguard. Soon after, a mafia figure, and several of his family and friends are also gunned down. Then, a well-known pimp is murdered too. Callahan and ‘Early’ are soon re-assigned to investigate the homicides.
Special Features:
* New Commentary by writer John Milius -- In this gritty, entertaining commentary, legendary Hollywood screenwriter Milius discusses Eastwood, the world of Dirty Harry and the rugged resilience of crime drama in American cinema.
* New Featurette A Moral Right: The Politics of Dirty Harry -- Filmmakers, social scientists and authors take a provocative look at the moral, political and ethical themes of the Dirty Harry films.
* The Hero Cop: Yesterday and Today
* Trailer Gallery
The Enforcer Deluxe Edition
Released in 1976, The Enforcer marks the third installment in the Dirty Harry franchise. The film’s plot has Inspector Callahan (Eastwood) paired with a new partner, policewoman, Inspector Kate Moore (Tyne Daly), as they hunt for a group of terrorists that are blackmailing the city of San Francisco for two million dollars. Callahan, none-too-pleased by being teamed up with a woman, must put his job first and the two attempt to shut down the terrorists. Moore, however, proves herself after she and Callahan pursue the terrorists to their hideout in the prison of Alcatraz.
Special Features:
* New Commentary by director James Fargo. Director Fargo takes an entertaining look at the film that launched his career as a director, including the day Clint Eastwood nonchalantly let him know he had the job.
* New Featurette The Business End: Violence in Cinema An unflinching look at the ongoing debate on violence in cinema.
* Featurette Harry Callahan/Clint Eastwood: Something Special in Films
* Trailer Gallery
Sudden Impact Deluxe Edition
Sudden Impact is Eastwood’s fourth Dirty Harry film. Released in 1983, follows Inspector Callahan (Eastwood) as he’s shipped to San Paulo, a small town down the coast to investigate a murder. The killer is Jennifer Spencer (Sondra Locke) who out for revenge is murdering all the rapists that gang-raped her and her little sister 10 years ago. During his investigations, Callahan becomes entangled in Jennifer’s own troubles - all the while never suspecting that she’s the killer.
Special Features:
* New Commentary by renowned film critic Richard Schickel -- Author and longtime Eastwood associate Schickel uncovers layers of meaning in this, the only Dirty Harry film directed by Eastwood himself
* New Featurette The Evolution of Clint Eastwood -- An examination of the film in the context of Eastwood’s broader career as a director.
* Trailer Gallery
The Dead Pool Deluxe Edition
The final film in the collection is The Dead Pool, which was originally released in 1988. The Dead Pool finds Inspector Callahan (Eastwood) investigating an unusual betting game played by a film director and his crew, which has the players create a list of 10 celebrities they think will die. The winner is the one with the highest number of dead celebrities. Soon, however, people on the list begin to die under mysterious circumstances. Callahan is assigned to the case and discovers his name has made the list.
Special Features:
* New Commentary by producer David Valdes and Cinematographer Jack N. Green, who discuss the challenging and rewarding experience making this the final chapter in the Dirty Harry series.
* New Featurette The Craft of Dirty Harry -- A look at the cinematographers, editors, musicians, production designers and other talent of the Dirty Harry series.
* Trailer Gallery
Dirty Harry Ultimate Collector’s Edition
(7-disc DVD and 5-disc Blu-ray Hi-Def format)
Includes all five Dirty Harry films; all special features on the Dirty Harry Special Edition and Deluxe Editions, plus additional special features and contents specific to the Ultimate Collector’s Edition.
UCE Special Features and Contents:
* Bonus Feature-Length documentary Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows
* 40+ page hardcover book
* Wallet w/metal badge and removable laminated I.D. card
* Five 5”x 7” Reproduction Lobby Poster Cards plus an exclusive UCE card
* Scorpio Portrait of a Killer Poster-Sized (19” x 27”) map of San Francisco detailing Harry’s hunt for the killer
* Never-Before-Seen Production Correspondence
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 3:34 pm
by dx23
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 8:39 pm
by OliverB
I hope that ugly pile of mostly useless junk in the photo above is not going to be reflective of the plain old Special Edition.
I much preferred Warner Home Video when they gave us a simple keep case with original movie poster art and a fitting price tag. I don't want any of that crap. Just give me the Don Siegel movie in a regular keep case with the classic one sheet cover.
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 8:50 pm
by Jeff
OliverB wrote:Just give me the Don Siegel movie in a regular keep case with the classic one sheet cover.
That will be available for $20.97, but you'll have to do without the wallet with metal badge and removable laminated I.D. card. You know how stuff like that impresses the ladies.
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 9:02 pm
by OliverB
Let's just hope they don't get "trigger happy" in the marketing department with the digital photoshop gun barrel art and stick with the orig. iconic movie poster for the 2-disc...
Who's feeling lucky?
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 4:24 am
by OliverB
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 4:27 am
by domino harvey
Those are some of the worst fucking covers I've ever seen, it looks like fan art. What happened to Warner Bros?!
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 4:33 am
by OliverB
I wish they would've just used the original poster art like their old snapper case for the first movie, instead of the stupid "reproduction lobby card posters" that are a pointless waste of cardboard...
Their anniversary promotion is turning out to be mega lame. With the exception of some anticipated titles and most significantly, the announcement of their classics westerns collection, so far all we've seen are a bunch of repackagings and redeisgned box sets with shitty art work. Why fix something that ain't broken Warners??
They had the formula right already...
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:15 pm
by flyonthewall2983
Cover art aside, this looks awesome.
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:59 pm
by King Prendergast
I'm a HUGE Eastwood fan (He's my favorite mainstream American director still working today) but I've never seen SUDDEN IMPACT. i had always heard that it was one of the worst of the Dirty Harrys, but I am interested in it as a film by Clint Eastwood. For those that know it, how does this film fit into the series, and more importantly, Eastwood's oeuvre writ large?
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 11:01 pm
by jaredsap
domino harvey wrote:
Those are some of the worst fucking covers I've ever seen, it looks like fan art. What happened to Warner Bros?!
Yeah, this is really disconcerting. Warner used to be the one studio consistently respectful of original key art.
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:12 pm
by Antoine Doinel
Those covers are terrible. Dirty Harry seems to be suffering from the same disembodied-hand-holding-a-gun affliction that plauged Jodie Foster on the
cover of
The Brave One.
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 12:38 am
by flyonthewall2983
King Prendergast wrote:I'm a HUGE Eastwood fan (He's my favorite mainstream American director still working today) but I've never seen SUDDEN IMPACT. i had always heard that it was one of the worst of the Dirty Harrys, but I am interested in it as a film by Clint Eastwood. For those that know it, how does this film fit into the series, and more importantly, Eastwood's oeuvre writ large?
I actually think it was the last good one of the series, though by no means is it the first film or
Magnum Force (my favorite of the series). Without giving anything away, it would have been a more apt farewell to the character than
The Dead Pool (which Clint only did as a favor to Warner Bros. for putting out the less commercial
Bird). As far as how it fits into Clint's filmography as a director, I'm not sure. I can say that the two highlights for me is Harry's rant on hot dogs and the famous "Make My Day" scene. More than the line itself, the scene is shot and cut perfectly to get the tension a scene like that should provide.
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 3:46 am
by Morbii
I really enjoyed Sudden Impact, myself. I think The Dead Pool is probably the only one I wasn't into really.
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 5:23 am
by flyonthewall2983
The Enforcer is really less memorable (for me, anyway) than The Dead Pool. At least the latter was memorable for a few things (namely the first big film Jim Carrey was in, despite it being a two-scene role. Also has early roles for Liam Neeson and Patricia Clarkson) and had some good, but typical cliches for a Reagan-era action film.
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 11:01 am
by OliverB
I only bought the Don Siegel film because it was the only one that interested me but I do remember seeing on of the later sequels on TV as a kid and even then it looked like a bad generic 80's cop movie. Should I at least rent Magnum Force?
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 12:59 pm
by Gregory
Well, the covers are definitely suggestive to a degree that seems wildly inappropriate. If I'd been the designer it never would have even occurred to me to have a gun barrel probing a bullet hole in a window on every single cover. Very odd. This isn't something that happens in all of these movies, is it? I think I've only ever seen the first one.
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 2:13 pm
by HypnoHelioStaticStasis
I must be the only one on the forum who utterly loathes Sudden Impact and thinks its the worst of the series (I find Dead Pool to be mindless, unpretentious fun; the toy car is a hoot!).
I really love Eastwood as a director, but this is during what I think is his slump, cemented by films like Firefox and Pale Rider. Don Siegel and James Fargo's efforts as directors were kinetic and lively (perhaps the strongest aspect of moral outrage towards the series... but I tend to be forgiving of the films). However, Impact really left an awful taste in my mouth, and not the kind that stems from Eastwood's best work. I think the deck is stacked the highest against the villains in this one, because they're so damn lowdown and evil. The graphic nature of the crimes, as shown by Eastwood, doesn't help, because it leaves no room to breathe, no room for a little introspection. Perhaps that isn't what Dirty Harry is about, but that's what I associate with Eastwood as a director. Eastwood usually has a fantastic sense of how to convey the moral ambiguity of murder and law enforcement, but he really dropped the ball with this one; it just seems to take too much pleasure in offing everbody, whereas Siegel at least seemed to feel a certain distaste for Harry killing in the first one.
That being said, its probably the nicest looking of all the films, but i think its just the most morally bankrupt. I was very disappointed in it.
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 3:15 pm
by flyonthewall2983
I really only have reverence for the first two films. Everything else, though they had their moments*, really don't hold up. I like Magnum Force a lot more than the first one, actually. It's a pretty direct response to the criticism of the previous film, it puts Harry in direct conflict with his actions as a vigilant detective (not totally unlike what Nolan & Co. would later do in The Dark Knight) by putting him against an army of even more vigilant cops. There's also some great back and forth between Clint and Hal Holbrook's character, leading to a spectacular climax at the end.
*I watched the car chase in The Dead Pool last night on AMC, and still got a kick out of it. The really funny thing is that the RC death on wheels is directly modeled after McQueen's car in Bullitt if I'm not mistaken.
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 1:03 pm
by OliverB
I finally got around to watching the new DVD and realized that it was the first time I've revisited the orig. film since I was a kid... I completely forgot how much this movie SUCKS!
This is absolutely one of the stupidest movies ever and if it wasn't for the gorgeous daylight photography and location shots of the bay area or my penchant for early 70's films, I'd dump it on eBay. Thank god I didn't bother with any of the sequels!
Re: Dirty Harry Collection
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 3:02 am
by dx23
From
blu-ray.com:
Dirty Harry Collection Announced for February
Posted November 30, 2009 09:16 AM by Josh Dreuth
Warner Bros. Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring the 'Dirty Harry Collection' to Blu-ray on February 16th. Originally only available as the 'Dirty Harry: The Ultimate Collector's Edition' box set, this five-disc set will feature all five Dirty Harry films in 1080p VC-1 video accompanied by 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtracks.
Unlike the UCE edition, this set will not feature the bonus disc with the "Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows" documentary or the special trinkets. Special features include:
Dirty Harry
* New Commentary by Richard Schickel -- Filmmaker and Eastwood biographer Schickel examines the landmark film that revolutionized cinematic crime drama for all time.
* New Featurette The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry -- An examination of the influence and legacy of Dirty Harry.
* Featurette Dirty Harry: The Original -- Clint Eastwood and the film's creators look back at the birth of the modern action hero: Dirty Harry.
* Featurette Dirty Harry's Way -- A promotional short on the movie Dirty Harry focusing on the toughness of the movies' main characters.
* Interview Gallery -- Includes interviews with Patricia Clarkson, Joel Cox, Clint Eastwood, Hal Holbrook, Evan Kim, John Milius, Ted Post, Andy Robinson, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Robert Urich.
* 1993 TV Special Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso -- A look at the life and career of actor/director Clint Eastwood, including scenes from his past film and television work and interviews with friends, fellow actors and crew members who have worked with him over the years.
* Trailer Gallery -- Dirty Harry, Magnum Force, The Enforcer, Sudden Impact and The Dead Pool
Magnum Force
* New Commentary by writer John Milius -- In this gritty, entertaining commentary, legendary Hollywood screenwriter Milius discusses Eastwood, the world of Dirty Harry and the rugged resilience of crime drama in American cinema.
* New Featurette A Moral Right: The Politics of Dirty Harry -- Filmmakers, social scientists and authors take a provocative look at the moral, political and ethical themes of the Dirty Harry films.
* The Hero Cop: Yesterday and Today
* Trailer Gallery
The Enforcer
* New Commentary by director James Fargo. Director Fargo takes an entertaining look at the film that launched his career as a director, including the day Clint Eastwood nonchalantly let him know he had the job.
* New Featurette The Business End: Violence in Cinema An unflinching look at the ongoing debate on violence in cinema.
* Featurette Harry Callahan/Clint Eastwood: Something Special in Films
* Trailer Gallery
Sudden Impact
* New Commentary by renowned film critic Richard Schickel -- Author and longtime Eastwood associate Schickel uncovers layers of meaning in this, the only Dirty Harry film directed by Eastwood himself
* New Featurette The Evolution of Clint Eastwood -- An examination of the film in the context of Eastwood's broader career as a director.
* Trailer Gallery
The Dead Pool
* New Commentary by producer David Valdes and Cinematographer Jack N. Green, who discuss the challenging and rewarding experience making this the final chapter in the Dirty Harry series.
* New Featurette The Craft of Dirty Harry -- A look at the cinematographers, editors, musicians, production designers and other talent of the Dirty Harry series.
* Trailer Gallery
Re: Dirty Harry Collection
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 8:32 am
by manicsounds
point....less....
