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Walk On the Wild Side

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Released: 6th September 2021. A SIDE OF LIFE YOU NEVER EXPECTED TO SEE ON SCREEN! Jane Fonda, Laurence Harvey, Barbara Stanwyck and Capucine give exceptional performances in his lurid drama of love and lust set in Depression era New Orleans. Down-to-earth, good-natured Dove Linkhorn (Laurence Harvey) train hops from Texas to Louisiana with Kitty Twist (Jane Fonda) in search of his lost love Hallie (Capucine), a soft-spoken, sophisticated artist. Once in New Orleans, Dove is devastated to discover that she has been reduced to working in the “Doll House”, a high society bordello run by ruthless madam Jo Courtney (Barbara Stanwyck). But when Dove tries to take Hallie away he finds himself fighting for his life against bordello thugs and the jealous Jo who wants Hallie for herself. Based on the novel by Nelson Algren, with an Academy Award nominated title song, a screenplay co-written by Ask the Dust author John Fante and featuring a stunning title sequence by Saul and Elaine Bass, Arrow Video is proud to present this provocative picture for the first time on Blu-ray, in a brand 4K new restoration. SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS - High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of a brand new 4K restoration from Sony Pictures - Original lossless mono audio - Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing - Brand new commentary by critics Kat Ellinger and Samm Deighan - Brand new interview with historian and critic Richard Dyer - Brand new interview with Pat Kirkham, co-author of Saul Bass: A Life in Film and Design - Archival interview with director Edward Dmytryk - Still Gallery - Theatrical Trailer - Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Scott Saslow FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector’s booklet with new writing by critics Lee Gambin and Eloise Ross.

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  • Details

    Released:
    6th September 2021
    Category:
    Drama
    Studio:
    Arrow Video
    Format:
    Blu-ray
    Certification:
    15 – Suitable only for 15 years and over
    Barcode:
    5027035022864
  • Description

    A SIDE OF LIFE YOU NEVER EXPECTED TO SEE ON SCREEN!

    Jane Fonda, Laurence Harvey, Barbara Stanwyck and Capucine give exceptional performances in his lurid drama of love and lust set in Depression era New Orleans.

    Down-to-earth, good-natured Dove Linkhorn (Laurence Harvey) train hops from Texas to Louisiana with Kitty Twist (Jane Fonda) in search of his lost love Hallie (Capucine), a soft-spoken, sophisticated artist. Once in New Orleans, Dove is devastated to discover that she has been reduced to working in the “Doll House”, a high society bordello run by ruthless madam Jo Courtney (Barbara Stanwyck). But when Dove tries to take Hallie away he finds himself fighting for his life against bordello thugs and the jealous Jo who wants Hallie for herself.

    Based on the novel by Nelson Algren, with an Academy Award nominated title song, a screenplay co-written by Ask the Dust author John Fante and featuring a stunning title sequence by Saul and Elaine Bass, Arrow Video is proud to present this provocative picture for the first time on Blu-ray, in a brand 4K new restoration.

    SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS
    - High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of a brand new 4K restoration from Sony Pictures
    - Original lossless mono audio
    - Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
    - Brand new commentary by critics Kat Ellinger and Samm Deighan
    - Brand new interview with historian and critic Richard Dyer
    - Brand new interview with Pat Kirkham, co-author of Saul Bass: A Life in Film and Design
    - Archival interview with director Edward Dmytryk
    - Still Gallery
    - Theatrical Trailer
    - Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Scott Saslow

    FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector’s booklet with new writing by critics Lee Gambin and Eloise Ross.
    Region Code:
    Region B
    Duration:
    114 minutes
    Extras:
    Language(s): English, Hard of Hearing Subtitles: English, Interactive Menu
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