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Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (The) (1978)
The chant of the underdog.Director: Fred Schepisi
Year of Copyright: 1978
Year of Production: 1977
OVERALL: R2-
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Film
Audio Commentary by director Fred Schepisi
Bonus Trailers:
- "The Devil's Playground" (2:37)
- "The Fringe Dwellers" (2:11)
- "We of the Never Never" (3:47)
- "Travelling North" (2:55)
Theatrical Trailer (2:20)
DISC TWO
"Celluloid Gypsies: Making The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith" documentary (36:21)
"The Chant of Tom Lewis" interview with actor Tommy Lewis (25:33)
"Making Us Blacksmiths" documentary on the casting of Aboriginal lead actors Tom E. Lewis and Freddy Reynolds (10:23)
Q & A session with director Fred Schepisi and actor Geoffrey Rush at the Melbourne International Film Festival 2008 (34:05)
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Subtitles:No
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Film - International Version (117:22)
A Conversation With Director Fred Schepisi & Cinematographer Ian Baker
“The Chant of Tom Lewis” interview with actor Tommy Lewis
Theatrical Trailer
DISC TWO
*The Film - Australian Version
Audio Commentary by director Fred Schepisi
Introduction by director Fred Schepisi -
Subtitles:English HoH (optional on both versions)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono (both versions)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The Australian version opens with the Umbrella Entertainment logo while the international version opens with a Shout! Factory logo.
Comes with a booklet featuring the essay “An Axe to Grind: The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith” by film critic Peter Tonguette. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray Copy)
*The Film - Australian Version (122:02)
*The Film - International Version (117:22))
Audio Commentary by director Fred Schepisi (on the Australian Version)
Audio Commentary by film historian Alexandra Heller-Nicholas (on the Australian Version)
Interview with director Fred Schepisi (40:52)
"Celluloid Gypsies: Making The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith" documentary (36:21)
A Conversation with director Fred Schepisi & cinematographer Ian Baker (64:01)
"The Chant of Tom Lewis" interview with actor Tom E. Lewis (25:33)
2008 Melbourne International Film Festival Q&A with director Fred Schepisi & actor Geoffrey Rush (34:05)
"Making Us Blacksmiths" documentary on the casting of Aboriginal lead actors Tom E. Lewis and Freddy Reynolds (10:23)
Theatrical Trailer (2:26)
DISC TWO (DVD)
*The Film - Australian Version (122:02)
Audio Commentary by director Fred Schepisi
Audio Commentary by film historian Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
Interview with director Fred Schepisi (40:52)
"Celluloid Gypsies: Making The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith" documentary (36:21)
A Conversation with director Fred Schepisi & cinematographer Ian Baker (64:01)
"The Chant of Tom Lewis" interview with actor Tom E. Lewis (25:33)
2008 Melbourne International Film Festival Q&A with director Fred Schepisi & actor Geoffrey Rush (34:05)
"Making Us Blacksmiths" documentary on the casting of Aboriginal lead actors Tom E. Lewis and Freddy Reynolds (10:23)
Theatrical Trailer (2:26) -
Subtitles:English HoH (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The Australian version opens with the Umbrella Entertainment logo while the international version opens with a Shout! Factory logo. The international version is exclusive to the Blu-ray side of the combo.
Comes with a reversible cover and a collector's booklet featuring a reprint of Pauline Kael's original review of the film; and rare archival imagery.
The first 2,000 copies include a limited edition O-card featuring newly commissioned artwork by Nathanael Marsh. -
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OVERALL: R2
For the additional commentary and extras.
GENERAL NOTES:
The film exists in two principal versions:
- the Australian version (122 minutes)
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CUTS:
- R0 30th Anniversary Edition Australia- Umbrella Entertainment - No cuts - Australian version (116:54 PAL).
- R1 America- Kino Lorber - No cuts - includes the Australian version and the international version
- R2 United Kingdom- Eureka - No cuts - Australian Version (122:02 NTSC)
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Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 04/06/12
Comparison last updated by Eric_Cotenas on 03/10/22UPDATE LOG:
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