THE STRANGE ONE - LE

THE STRANGE ONE - LE

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(Jack Garfein, 1957)

Release date: 27 April 2020
Limited Edition Blu-ray (World Blu-ray premiere)

Adapted from Calder Willingham’s novel, End as a Man, this uncompromising exposé of the practice of hazing in a military college features a number of actors from New York’s famed Actors Studio – including Ben Gazzara, Pat Hingle, Clifton James, and George Peppard – each at the start of their lengthy careers in film.

INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES

  • High Definition presentation
  • Two presentations of the film: The Strange One, with the original US title sequence; and End as a Man, with the rarely seen UK titles
  • Original mono audio
  • Audio commentary with critic Nick Pinkerton (2020)
  • Finding Direction (2020, 11 mins): director Jack Garfein recalls his feature debut and his work with the Actors Studio
  • Ben Gazzara Remembers ‘The Strange One’ (2009, 11 mins): archival interview with the acclaimed actor
  • Image gallery: promotional and publicity material
  • Original theatrical trailer
  • New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
  • Limited edition exclusive 36-page booklet with a new essay by Brad Stevens, Ben Gazzara on The Strange One, an archival interview with Jack Garfein, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and film credits
  • World premiere on Blu-ray
  • Limited edition of 3,000 copies

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BBFC cert: PG
REGION B
EAN: 5060697920352