1937 French film “Le Grande Illusion” starring Jean Gabin on Blu-ray in July
May 11, 2012 – 6:44 pm - Posted by: Justin SlussTags: Blu-ray, Dailo, Dita Parlo, Erich von Stroheim, Jean Gabin, Jean Renoir, Julien Carette, Lionsgate, Marcel Dailo, Pierre Fresnay, StudioCanal Collection
Lionsgate plans to bring the 1937 French film “Le Grande Illusion” directed by Jean Renoir starring Jean Gabin, Dita Parlo, Pierre Fresnay and Erich von Stroheim to Blu-ray Disc on July 31st as part of the StudioCanal Collection. Tech specs for the release include full 1080p Hi-Def Black & White video in the 1.33:1 (4×3) aspect ratio and FRENCH / GERMAN DTS-HD 2.0 Master Audio sound. The title is already available for PRE-ORDER over at Amazon with a $20.99 price tag. The bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.
- ALL NEW “La Grande Illusion: Success and Controversy” by Olivier Curchod, cinema expert & Jean Renoir specialist
- ALL NEW “The original negative of La Grande Illusion” by Natacha Laurent from la Cinémathèque de Toulouse
- Restoring La Grande Illusion
- La Grande Illusion by Ginette Vincendeau, cinema professor and film critic
- John Truby film presentation
- Trailers from 1937 and 1958 – Presentation of the movie by Jean Renoir
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