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Grifters (The) (Blu-ray) (1990)
Seduction. Betrayal. Murder. Who's Conning Who?Director: Stephen Frears
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:Audio commentary with director Stephen Frears, screenwriter Donald Westlake and actors John Cusack and Angelica Huston
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Extras:"The Making of The Grifters" featurette (16:24)
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Exclusive to Best Buy between 27/01/13 and 07/05/13.
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with a digital copy.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
"Seduction, Betrayal, Murder: The Making of The Grifters" documentary (HD, 71:35)
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Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 stereo (48kHz/16bit)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Documentary in a 1080i50 container and comes with optional English HoH subtitles.
The first 3000 editions come with a slipcase and a booklet that includes the essay "Jim Thompson, Noir, and the Popular Front" by David Cochran, on the American author's societal influences, and "Elmer Bernstein: Grit not Grift", a review of the legendary composer's career by Charlie Brigden. -
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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OVERALL: Draw
Between the US and the UK 101 Films releases for the (differing) extras, or the UK Optimum release for the 5.1 audio.
Note that the Optimum release presents the film in 1.85:1 whilst the US and 101 Films release present it in 1.78:1.
This has also been released in:
- Italy by Eagle Pictures
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Echo Bridge Home Entertainment - No cuts (110:27).
- Blu-ray A America- Lions Gate Home Entertainment - No cuts (110:27).
- Blu-ray ALL Limited Edition / Dual Format United Kingdom- 101 Films - No cuts (110:39).
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Optimum Releasing - No cuts (110:41).
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Comparison added by Paul_Lewis on 08/03/11
Comparison last updated by Rob_Hunt on 26/04/18UPDATE LOG:
08/03/11: Initial entry.
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23/02/13: Added US release.
18/04/13: Added DVDBeaver link.
05/03/15: Added Lionsgate release and DVDBeaver link.
26/04/18: Added 101 Films UK release.
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