Independent distributors Kino Video have detailed four titles set to be released on Blu-ray this December:
The Package,
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, Or Sitting Bull's History Lesson,
Avenging Force, and
Running Scared.
The Package
Synopsis: Sergeant Johnny Gallagher (Hackman) thinks he's been given a routine assignment: to escort a rebellious American soldier (Jones) from Europe to the U.S. for a military court martial. Gallagher soon learns, however, that the assignment is anything but routine, when he uncovers a terrifying military conspiracy. The clock is ticking down to a historic superpower summit, and Gallagher must stop the deadly plot before it's too late...for him and his country.
Special Features:
- New Intro and Audio Commentary by Director Andrew Davis
- New On-Camera Interview with Joanna Cassidy
- Original Theatrical Trailer
- Optional English Subtitles
STREET DATE: DECEMBER 2.
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
Synopsis: Robert Altman revisits American history -- following the critical smash Nashville -- with this scathing indictment of celebrity and politics in the Wild West. Paul Newman (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid) stars as Buffalo Bill Cody, a man who has parlayed his legend into a grand moneymaking scheme. Employing a group of talented gunslingers and horseback riders, Bill's carnival show promotes an exaggerated view of American history. However, when the company recruits equally legendary Native American Chief Sitting Bull (Frank Kaquitts) and his interpreter, William Halsey (Will Sampson) to appear as defeated victims in the show, the lies begin to catch up with Buffalo Bill. While the appearance of President Grover Cleveland (Pat McCormick) further helps carve Bill's name in history, it is revealed that Sitting Bull is not completely done with Bill. Altman's adaptation of Arthur Kopit's play contains his signature roaming camera and sprawling cast, as well as conveys a sarcastic, cynical tone that aims to debunk myths created by the real-life legends on which the film is based. As the manipulative Buffalo Bill, a man whose conscience finally catches up with him, Newman delivers a comical and impassioned performance, adding yet another memorable character to his, and director Altman's, oeuvre.
Special Features:
- "From the Prairie to the Palace" – Original Featurette
- Teaser Trailer
- Original Theatrical Trailer
STREET DATE: DECEMBER 9.
Avenging Force
Synopsis: Hunter is an ex-secret service agent trying to protect his best friend from a political terrorist group. When they kidnap his sister he is forced to stalk the remote swamplands of Louisiana on a manhunt, struggling for survival and revenge.
Special Features:
- Newly Remastered in High Definition
- Audio Commentary by Star Michael Dudikoff and Director Sam Firstenberg
- Intro by Director Sam Firstenberg
- On-camera interview with Star Michael Dudikoff
- Original Theatrical Trailer
STREET DATE: DECEMBER 9.
Running Scared
Ray and Danny are the wild men of the Windy City's police force. The pair's unorthodox methods get results in a tough town - until they come up against Julio Gonzales (Jimmy Smits, "NYPD Blue"), a smooth-talking drug dealer who is bucking to become Chicago's first Spanish Godfather. Trying to nail Gonzales, they blow a delicate undercover operation and are sent on a forced vacation to Key West - where they discover the good life of warm weather and warmer women. The new locale makes them decide to retire... but not before putting Gonzales behind bars first!
Special Features:
- New Audio Commentary by Director Peter Hyams
- Original Theatrical Trailer
- Featurette
- Selected (Electronic Press Kit) Scenes
- Billy Crystal Outtakes
- Optional English Subtitles