Dirty Harry Ultimate Collection: Blu-Ray (US) 03/06/08

[KeanosMagicHat]

"... you've got to ask yourself a question .. Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya ... punk?"

Dirty Harry Ultimate Collection has been annouced for Blu-Ray by Warner, released 3rd June.

It includes Dirty Harry, Magnum Force, The Enforcer, The Dead Pool, and Sudden Impact.

http://www.themanroom.com/news/Dirty...y_in_June/2243

Specs to follow as announced.


EDIT: Apparently this is the first scheduled date and may be subject to change. It is however being widely reported.

EDIT2: Extras have been announced as;

Audio commentary from Clint Eastwood and Richard Schickel
Interviews gallery
The TV special "Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso"
The featurettes "The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry" and "Dirty Harry: The Original and Dirty Harry Way".

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[Markoos]

Hope they release them seperately as the last three weren't so great, but can't wait to get hold of Dirty Harry and Magnum Force

[Kevo]

Originally Posted by Markoos

Hope they release them seperately as the last three weren't so great, but can't wait to get hold of Dirty Harry and Magnum Force

WHAT! Sudden Impact 'not so great' You're kidding, it's classic Clint & Dirty Harry. The first 20 mins or so are the best in ANY Dirty Harry film with some great one liners from Clint.

[pRot3us]

About bloody time!!!

The first three are great, the others aren't

June is so far away

[KeanosMagicHat]

Originally Posted by Markoos

Hope they release them seperately as the last three weren't so great, but can't wait to get hold of Dirty Harry and Magnum Force

They are releasing Dirty Harry as a separate special release with a hardcover "coffee table" book.

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I've also edited the first post to include the announced extras.

[Jim Morrison]

Originally Posted by KeanosMagicHat

They are releasing Dirty Harry as a separate special release with a hardcover "coffee table" book.

Source

I've also edited the first post to include the announced extras.

Fantastic! Dirty Harry is the only one I'm interested so I'm thrilled that a) It's getting a separate release and b) It's one of Warner's new "Coffee Book" releases.

Can't wait!

[oakboy]

Oh Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[chelsea.tone]

Warner Home Video has officially announced the Blu-ray release of the 'Dirty Harry: Ultimate Collector's Edition' box set with a full range of special features for each disc, including extras only available when you purchase the box set. They have also confirmed that the special edition release of the original 'Dirty Harry' will be the only title to be released separately on Blu-ray, with all other "Dirty Harry" film available in high definition only in the box set.

The full list of special features can be seen below:

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

Box Set Special Features
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

The box set and single disc of 'Dirty Harry' are scheduled to be released on June 3rd.

[Maki]

I hope these are Region free, like all other Warner Blu Ray titles!

[chelsea.tone]

Should be, will post as and when i hear anything

Tony

[inzaman]

What is the coffee book thing then?

Dirty Harry is such a great film, the writing is excellent imo; i love the line or response about the man chasing the women through the alley with intent to rape , "i shoot the that's my policy"

[Sonny Burnett]

I'm guessing the book edition will only be available seperately, so it looks like i'll be buying the box set and then the book edition of Dirty Harry as well!

Example of the upcoming book edition of Bonnie and Clyde.....

[IAN P]

There is no commentary by Clint.I think someone jumped the gun with the specs in the original post

[chelsea.tone]

Originally Posted by DTSBOY

There is no commentary by Clint.I think someone jumped the gun with the specs in the original post

Blame the studio then :-)

[IAN P]

Originally Posted by chelsea.tone

Blame the studio then :-)

Why?I couldnt care less if there is or not,but im sure someone will be