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Dirty Harry – 4K UHD Blu-ray Screenshots
Three Clint Eastwood Films come to 4K in April
Commissions Earned
Three classic films starring Clint Eastwood are coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on April 29th, via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The films include: “Dirty Harry” (1971), “Pale Rider” (1985), and “The Outlaw Josey Wales” (1976). 4K UHD Blu-ray and a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release will be available for each film (pictured above).
“Dirty Harry” was directed by Don Siegel. Both “Pale Rider” and “The Outlaw Josey Wales” were directed by Clint Eastwood. Dirty Harry co-starred Harry Guardino, Reni Santoni, and John Vernon. Pale Rider co-starred Michael Moriarty, Carrie Snodgress, and Chris Penn. The Outlaw Josey Wales” co-starred Sondra Locke, Bill McKinney, and John Vernon.
The tech specs on 4K are as follows. All films will include a 2160p video presentation with HDR10 form of high dynamic range. “Dirty Harry” will be presented in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio. “Pale Rider” and “The Outlaw Josey Wales” will be presented in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio. All three will include a Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono lossless sound mix. A digital copy of each film will be included with the 4K release, compatible with Movies Anywhere.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are each available for preorder at Amazon. You can find links to them below.
Commissions Earned
- “Dirty Harry” 4K UHD Blu-ray
- “Dirty Harry” 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook
- “Pale Rider” 4K UHD Blu-ray
- “Pale Rider” 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook
- “The Outlaw Josey Wales” 4K UHD Blu-ray
- “The Outlaw Josey Wales” 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook
Also, you can preorder them all via online retailer GRUV. Below is an advert showing an April 15th release date and the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (for each film).
The bonus materials included with each 4K UHD Blu-ray release are listed below sorted by film.
“Dirty Harry” Bonus:
- Commentary by Richard Schickel
- 5 Featurettes:
- Generations and Dirty Harry
- Lensing Justice: The Cinematography of Dirty Harry
- American Masters Career Retrospective: Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows
- Dirty Harry’s Way
- Dirty Harry: The Original
- 2 Documentaries:
- Clint Eastwood: The Man of Malpaso
- Clint Eastwood: A Cinematic Legacy – Fighting for Justice
- Interview Gallery
“Pale Rider” Bonus:
- 2 Featurettes:
- The Diary of Sydney Penny: Lessons from the Set
- Painting the Preacher: The Cinematography of Pale Rider
- 3 Documentaries:
- Clint Eastwood: A Cinematic Legacy – Reinventing Westerns
- Eastwood Directs: The Untold Story
- The Eastwood Factor
“The Outlaw Josey Wales” Bonus:
- Commentary by Richard Schickel
- 5 Featurettes:
- An Outlaw and an Antihero
- The Cinematography of an Outlaw: Crafting Josey Wales
- Clint Eastwood’s West
- Eastwood in Action
- Hell Hath No Fury – The Making of The Outlaw Josey Wales
- Documentary:
- Clint Eastwood: A Cinematic Legacy – Reinventing Westerns
Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2 on Blu-ray in February
Commissions Earned
The 2024 film “Juror #2” is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on February 4th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The film was directed and produced by Clint Eastwood. The cast includes Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, J.K. Simmons, Kiefer Sutherland, Chris Messina, Gabriel Basso, Zoey Deutch, Cedric Yarbrough, Leslie Bibb, Amy Aquino, and Adrienne C. Moore. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” (by critics) on Rotten Tomatoes.
The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound. The release will come with a digital copy, presumed compatible with Movies Anywhere. No bonus materials will be included with this release. UPDATED: You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon.
The 1970 film Two Mules for Sister Sara on 4K in November
Commissions Earned
The 1970 western “Two Mules for Sister Sara” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 5th via KL Studio Classics. The film, directed by Don Siegel, starred Clint Eastwood, Shirley MacLaine, Manolo Fábregas, Alberto Morin, Armando Silvestre, John Kelly, David Povall, Ada Carrasco, and Pancho Córdova.
This 4K presentation is that of the International Cut (104 minutes) which comes from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround and Uncompressed LPCM 2.0 Mono sound, on a BD-100 disc. This release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included. That Blu-ray features a 2020 4K restoration of the Domestic Cut (105 minutes).
You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.
4K UHD Blu-ray:
- NEW Audio Commentary for by Author and Film Historian Justin Humphreys
- Audio Commentary by Filmmaker Alex Cox, Author of 10,000 Ways to Die: A Director’s Take on the Italian Western
- At Home with Clint: Vintage Candid Interview with Clint Eastwood
- Poster and Image Gallery
Blu-ray:
- Radio Spots
- TV Spots
- Theatrical Trailer
- 10 More Clint Eastwood Trailers
The 1971 film Play Misty for Me comes to 4K in November
Commissions Earned
The 1971 film “Play Misty for Me” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 5th via KL Studio Classics. The film, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, co-starred Jessica Walter, Donna Mills, John Larch, Jack Ging, and Don Siegel.
This comes from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound mixes. The tech specs for the included Blu-ray are 1080p HD video in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 sound. The release comes as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.
UPDATE: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is available for preorder at Amazon. Alternatively, you can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.
DISC 1 (4KUHD):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Screenwriter/Producer Alan Spencer
- Audio Commentary by Novelist and Critic Tim Lucas
DISC 2 (BLU-RAY):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Screenwriter/Producer Alan Spencer
- Audio Commentary by Novelist and Critic Tim Lucas
- Misty Memories: Interview with Co-Star Donna Mills
- Video Essay by Film Historian Howard S. Berger
- Play It Again… A Look Back at Play Misty for Me: Documentary
- The Beguiled, Misty, Don and Clint: Featurette
- TRAILERS FROM HELL with Adam Rifkin
- Stills Montage
- Clint Eastwood Directs and Acts: Photo Montage
- The Evolution of a Poster: Photo Montage
- TV Spots
- Theatrical Trailer and Teaser
Clint Eastwood film American Sniper comes to 4K in May
Commissions Earned
The 2014 film “American Sniper” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) on May 14th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The film, directed by Clint Eastwood and based on a true story, starred Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Kyle Gallner, Ben Reed, Eric Laden, Cory Hardrict, Jake McDorman, Kevin Lacz, Keir O’Donnell, and Luke Grimes. Tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are now available for preorder at Amazon. Each version of the 4K will include a digital code (copy) of the film. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.
- One Soldier’s Story: The Journey of American Sniper
- Chris Kyle: The Man Behind the Legend
- Clint Eastwood: A Cinematic Legacy – The Heart of a Hero
- Navy SEALs: In War and Peace
- Bringing the War Home: The Cost of Heroism
- The Making of American Sniper
- Guardian
Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement about the upcoming releases.
1973 film High Plains Drifter on 4K in November
The 1973 western “High Plains Drifter” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 22nd via KL Studio Classics. The film, directed by Clint Eastwood, also starred Clint Eastwood, as well as Verna Bloom, Marianna Hill, Mitchell Ryan, Jack Ging, Stefan Gierasch, Ted Hartley, and Billy Curtis.
The movie has received a new master from a 4K scan of the original camera negative. The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Mono lossless sound mixes, on a BD-100. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will include its Blu-ray Disc counterpart with the same audio mixes just presented in 1080p HD, on a BD-50 disc. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at retailer Best Buy and directly via Kino Lorber‘s website. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Steve Mitchell and Nathaniel Thompson
- Audio Commentary by Filmmaker Alex Cox
- LADY VENGEANCE: Interview with Actress Marianna Hill
- HELL TO PAY: Interview with Actor Mitchell Ryan
- THE BARBER OF LAGO: Interview with Actor William O’Connell
- A MAN NAMED EASTWOOD: Vintage Promo in HD
- TRAILERS FROM HELL with Josh Olson
- TRAILERS FROM HELL with Edgar Wright
- Poster and Image Gallery
- TV and Radio Spot
- Two Theatrical Trailers
Escape from Alcatraz comes to 4K in November
Amazon Commissions Earned
The 1979 film “Escape from Alcatraz” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 8th via KL Studio Classics. The film, directed by Don Siegel, starred Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom, Jack Thibeau, Paul Benjamin, Larry Hankin, and Fred Ward.
The film has received a new 4K scan (by Paramount Pictures) of the original camera negative. Tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 lossless sound mixes, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray included in this “combo pack” are 1080p HD video, 1.85:1 aspect ratio, and the same lossless 5.1 surround and 2.0 audio mixes on a BD-50 disc. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon as well as directly via Kino Lorber‘s website. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Steve Mitchell and Nathaniel Thompson
- THE GHOSTS OF ALCATRAZ: NEW Interview with Screenwriter Richard Tuggle
- TALES FROM THE CELLBLOCK: NEW Interview with Actor Larry Hankin
- Theatrical Trailer (Newly Remastered in 2K)