The Oscar Blu-ray
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Posted November 25, 2019 03:02 PM by Webmaster
Kino Lorber have detailed their upcoming Blu-ray release of Russell Rouse's film The Oscar (1966), starring Stephen Boyd, Tony Bennett, Milton Berle, Elke Sommer, and Ernest Borgnine. The release will be available for purchase on February 4.
Synopsis: Frank (Stephen Boyd), his girlfriend, Laurel (Jill St. John), and their mutual best friend, Hymie (Tony Bennett), are cabaret performers in New York City. Desperate for success, Frank dumps Laurel for Kay (Elke Sommer), a costume designer, and he uses her to get to Sophie (Eleanor Parker), a drama coach with connections in Hollywood. Soon, Frank becomes an established actor, but he's also a heartless publicity hound, and his arrogant behavior begins to alienate everyone who cares for him.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Synopsis: Frank (Stephen Boyd), his girlfriend, Laurel (Jill St. John), and their mutual best friend, Hymie (Tony Bennett), are cabaret performers in New York City. Desperate for success, Frank dumps Laurel for Kay (Elke Sommer), a costume designer, and he uses her to get to Sophie (Eleanor Parker), a drama coach with connections in Hollywood. Soon, Frank becomes an established actor, but he's also a heartless publicity hound, and his arrogant behavior begins to alienate everyone who cares for him.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- BRAND NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- NEW Audio Commentary by Patton Oswalt, Josh Olson and Erik Nelson
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Howard S. Berger, Steve Mitchell and Nathaniel Thompson
- Optional English Subtitles
- Trailers