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The 1998 film “Dirty Work“ is getting a standard 4K UHD Blu-ray release on July 29th via Vinegar Syndrome. The movie was directed by Bob Saget and was co-written by Norm MacDonald. It starred Norm MacDonald, Artie Lange, Jack Warden, Don Rickles, Traylor Howard, and Christopher McDonald. It also featured appearances by Chevy Chase and Chris Farley. NOTE: This was originally released exclusively online from the distributor, but will now be available elsewhere.

The movie has been newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm OCN [Original Camera Negative]. The release will come in a 3-disc set. The 4K tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound, on a BD-100 disc. The “combo pack” release will include its Blu-ray Disc counterpart [in 1080p HD]. Another Blu-ray will be included for bonus materials. A total of three versions of the film are included with this release. The 82-minute theatrical cut and 83-minute “Dirtier Cut” are both in 4K and HD on the Blu-ray. There’s also a 2-hour “Assembly Cut” of the movie, sourced from video. Details about that are further below.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

• Both the 82-minute Theatrical Cut and the 83-minute Dirtier Cut are presented on both 4K UHD and Blu-ray
• Commentary track with co-writer Frank Sebastiano and Mike Hunchback (Theatrical Cut)
• Commentary track with co-writer Frank Sebastiano and co-writer/actor Fred Wolf (Dirtier Cut)
• “Note to Self: Doing Dirty Work” (63 min) – a newly produced making-of documentary featuring interviews with the cast and crew
• “Hey Jim, It’s Norm” (19 min) – an interview with actor Jim Downey and co-writer Frank Sebastiano
• “The Last Word” (16 min) – an interview with co-writer Frank Sebastiano and co-writer/actor Fred Wolf
• “Front Row” (9 min) – an interview with assistant director Alan Goluboff
• “Cutting Dirty Work” (6 min) – an interview with first assistant editor Ryan Folsey
• “Excuse Me” (8 min) – an interview with co-writer/actor Fred Wolf
• “Revenge for Hire” (9 min) – an interview with co-writer Frank Sebastiano
• “Face First” (7 min) – an interview with Norm’s stunt double Brian Jagersky
• “Fully Loaded” (8 min) – an interview with actor David Koechner
• “Nose Biter” (5 min) – an interview with actress Uni Park
• “Quicksand” (8 min) – an interview with actor Kevin Farley
• “Two Dollars” (11 min) – an interview with actor Jim Downey
• 2-hour Assembly Cut of Dirty Work (sourced from video)
• Alternate extended ending
• Original trailer
• Reversible sleeve artwork