Genres: Action / Adventure, Drama, Criterion Collection, Conspiracy, 80s, Crime Drama
Cast: John Travolta, Nancy Allen, John Lithgow, Dennis Franz, Peter Boyden
Director: Brian De Palma
Synopsis: In the enthralling BLOW OUT, brilliantly crafted by Brian De Palma (Sisters, Carrie, Scarface), John Travolta (Saturday Night Fever, Pulp Fiction) gives one of his greatest performances, as Jack, a movie sound-effects man who believes he has accidentally recorded a political assassination. He enlists the help of Sally (played by Carrie's Nancy Allen), a possible eyewitness to the crime who may be in danger herself, to uncover the truth. With its jolting stylistic flourishes, intricate plot, profoundly felt characterizations, and gritty evocation of early-1980s Philadelphia, BLOW OUT is an American paranoia thriller unlike any other, as well as a devilish reflection on the act of moviemaking.
Language: English
Country of Origin: United States of America
Production Year: 1981
Reviews:
- "[De Palma's] best and most original work... Real cinematic intelligence.", Roger Ebert
- "De Palma keeps our senses heightened,,, in a great movie.", Pauline Kael
- Release Date: Apr 26th, 2011
- Catalog Number: CC2005DDVD
- UPC: 715515080118
- Rating: R
- Run Time: 108
- Color Format: Color
- Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo
- Language: English
- 16:9: Yes
- Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
- Number of Discs: 2
- Closed Captions: No
- Subtitle:
- Special Features:
New, restored digital transfer, supervised by the director
New hour-long interview with De Palma
New interview with star Nancy Allen
Cameraman Garrett Brown on the Steadicam shots
Select on-set photos from photographer
Original theatrical trailer
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Michael Sragow and more!
- Release Date: Apr 26th, 2011
- Catalog Number: CC2004BD
- UPC: 715515080019
- Rating: R
- Run Time: 108
- Color Format: Color
- Audio: DTS HD Master Audio 5.1
- Language: English
- 16:9: Yes
- Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
- Number of Discs: 1
- Closed Captions: No
- Subtitle:
- Special Features:
New, restored digital transfer, supervised by the director
New hour-long interview with De Palma
New interview with star Nancy Allen
Cameraman Garrett Brown on the Steadicam shots
Select on-set photos from photographer
Original theatrical trailer
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critics and more!
