Cross of Iron (USA 1977) BD

BLU-RAY (UUSI, MUOVEISSA)

2 LEVYÄ – MAHTAVAT EKSTRAT PECKINPAH FANILLE

Based on the novel by Will Heinrich, Sam Peckinpah’s only war film is an intense and uncompromising affair that brilliantly reflects both the futility of conflict and the director’s fascination with individuals confronted by events beyond their control.

A World War II tale told from the German perspective, Cross Of Iron follows a platoon of German soldiers in Russia when the German Wehrmacht forces had been decimated and the Germans were retreating along the Russian front. Rolf Steiner (James Coburn) is a German corporal and recipient of the Iron Cross who has grown disenchanted with Hitler’s war machine. When Captain Stransky (Maximilian Schell) assumes charge, the pair are thrown into immediate conflict, the autocratic but ultimately cowardly Stransky coveting the loyalty and honour Steiner commands.

Evocatively shot by John Coquillon (Billy the Kid) in sombre tones to emphasise the horrors of combat, the superlative lead performances are matched by David Warner and James Mason as war-weary senior officers. Viewed as one of Peckinpah’s most powerful works, it’s an unflinching vision of the Second World War.

Cross of Iron (USA 1977)
Ohjaus: Sam Peckinpah
Näyttelijät: James Coburn, Maximilian Schell, James Mason, David Warner, Klaus Löwitsch, Vadim Glowna

Julkaisu: Studio Canal - Iso-Britannia  
Formaatti: Blu-ray  
Aluekoodi: B  
Kuvaformaatti: 16:9 – 1080p  
Kuvasuhde: 1.85:1  
Kesto: 133 min  

Ääniraidat
englanti: LPCM 2.0

Tekstitykset
englanti kuulorajoitteisille, ranska, saksa

Ekstrat
Commentary with film historian/filmmaker Mike Siegel (2023)
"Promoting Steiner" slideshow (10:22)
"Steiner on the Set" slideshow (9:42)
"Filming Steiner - Part One" slideshow (9:17)
"Filming Steiner - Part Two" slideshow (9:07)
"Steiner in Color" slideshow (9:07)
"Passion & Poetry: Sam Peckinpah's War" 2011 documentary (46:07)
"Kruger Kisses Kern" 2011 featurette (8:37)
"Letters From Vadim and Son" 2011 featurette (4 mins)
"Vadim + Sam: Father and Son" 2011 featurette (5:58)
"Cutting Room Floor" 2011 featurette (4:23)
"Steiner in Japan" 2011 featurette (2:02)
"Mike's Homemovies: Steiner & Kiesel Meet Again" 2011 featurette (7:26)
On Location (1977 audio interviews):
- Sam Peckinpah (5:15)
- James Coburn (5:39)
- James Mason (6:14)
- Maximilian Schell (4:44)
- David Warner (3:24)
US TV Spot
US and UK Trailers
German Trailer