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The film is presented in the original 1.85:1 widescreen ratio and there’s a lot of grain on the image during a lot of exterior shots. The interiors are a lot better, but if you’re buying this Blu-ray for a much-improved picture, while it’s good – like those aboard the titluar runaway train – don’t go expecting miracles.
The sound is in DTS HD 2.0 mono, and is fine, but doesn’t push the boat out other than being loud.
The extras on this disc are as follows – and are in HD, too:
- Interviews: Firstly, one with director Andrey Konchalovskiy (15:57) – who has a number of things to say, but it’s difficult to remember any of it because he waffles aplenty and puts you to sleep; Jon Voight (37:49) – who gives a bizarre interview, starting by saying he had difficultly getting into the script at first and tried to conquer this by meditating… even though he particularly wanted to work with this director. Just get on with it, Voight!; Eric Roberts (16:02) and Kyle T. Heffner (17:04), both also giving their thoughts on the film, the latter of whom confirms that the liquid in the toilet bowl was unfiltered apple juice…
Everyone looks a lot older than they used to, naturally. Sadly, none of these interviews are chaptered, even though they go on a fair while.
And I’d like to have heard the thoughts of John P. Ryan as Warden Ranken, but sadly, the actor passed away in 2007.
- Trailer (2:37): in 1.85:1
- Rod Lurie Trailer commentary (2:46): Rod Lurie gives his thoughts.
The menu features clips from the film playing with the theme playing in the background.
There are subtitles in English, but for this Special Edition the chaptering is anything BUT special with the usual 12 that so many films get these days. Very lazy.
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FILM CONTENT PICTURE QUALITY SOUND QUALITY EXTRAS |
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Detailed specs:
Cert: 
Running time: 111 minutes
Year: 1985
Released: July 22nd 2013
Chapters: 12
Cat.no: FCD841
Picture: 1080p High Definition
Sound: DTS HD 2.0
Languages: English
Subtitles: English
Widescreen: 1.85:1
Disc Format: BD50
Director: Andrey Konchalovskiy
Producers: Yoram Globus and Menahem Golan
Screenplay: Djordje Milicevic, Paul Zindel and Edward Bunker (based on a screenplay by Akira Kurosawa)
Music: Trevor Jones
Cast:
Oscar ‘Manny’ Manheim: Jon Voight
Buck McGeehy: Eric Roberts
Sara: Rebecca De Mornay
Frank Barstow: Kyle T Heffner
Warden Ranken: John P Ryan
Dave Prince: TK Carter
Eddie MacDonald: Kenneth McMillan
Ruby: Stacey Pickren
Conlan: Walter Wyatt
Jonah: Edward Bunker
Al Turner: Reid Cruikshanks
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