“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” is getting a Collector’s Edition Blu-ray in January
The 1988 Frank Oz directed comedy “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels“ starring Steve Martin and Michael Caine is getting a “Collector’s Edition” Blu-ray Disc release on January 22nd, 2019 via Shout Select (Shout! Factory). Tech specs for the release include 1080p video in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio sound. It is known that this will come with a video transfer mastered from a new 2K scan of the original film elements. The title is available to pre-order now over at Amazon and directly via Shout! Factory‘s store. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.
- NEW Interview with Writer Dale Launer
- Audio Commentary with Director Frank Oz
- Featurette
- Trailers
Further below, after the break, you can find the official announcement regarding this upcoming release.
PRESS RELEASE:
SHOUT SELECT PRESENTS
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS (COLLECTOR’S EDITION)
ON BLU-RAY™ JANUARY 22ND, 2019
“A laugh-out-loud escapade! A joy to watch! A delight!” – The New York Times
Los Angeles, CA – Shout Select will release the classic con-men comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels in a collector’s edition Blu-ray set for the first time on January 22nd, 2019. This release is mastered from a brand-new 2K scan of the film and comes complete with bonus features including a new interview with writer Dale Launer, behind-the-scenes featurette, and audio commentary with director Frank Oz. Fans can preorder this Collector’s Edition set now at shoutfactory.com.
In the south of France, two rival con men — suave and sophisticated Lawrence (two-time Oscar®-winner Michael Caine, The Cider House Rules) and third-rate American hustler Freddy (Steve Martin, The Jerk) — make a wager. The first one to extract $50,000 from the next woman they meet wins … and the other leaves town. The bet is on, the stakes are high and the blows are low in this hysterically funny, ruthlessly witty, dirty, rotten comedy!
*1987: Actor in a Supporting Role, Hannah And Her Sisters; 2000: Actor in a Supporting Role, The Cider House Rules
Special Features:
•Mastered from a Brand-New 2K Scan of the Film
•NEW Interview with Writer Dale Launer
•Audio Commentary with Director Frank Oz
•Featurette
•Trailers
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