Kino Lorber and Raro Video are proud to announce the release of four Italian genre classics in newly remastered editions: Lucio Marcaccini's Hallucination Strip (available April 29th); Duccio Tessari's Death Occurred Last Night (available May 6th); Umberto Lenzi's Gang War in Milan (available May 20th), and Alberto Cavallone's Blue Movie (available on May 27th in a Special Collector's Edition DVD only). These releases mark the world premiere on Blu-ray of Hallucination Strip, Death Occurred Last Night, and Gang War in Milan. Each release includes special features such as video interviews and trailers, as well as a fully illustrated booklet with notes about the film.
 Kino Lorber and Raro Video to Release Lucio Marcaccini's Hallucination Strip, Duccio Tessari's Death Occurred Last Night, Umberto Lenzi's Gang War in Milan, and Albert Cavallone's Blue Movie Four Italian genre classics digitally remastered and packed with special features including video interviews, trailers, and fully-illustrated booklets by genre film experts |
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 7, 2014 - Kino Lorber and Raro Video are proud to announce the release of four Italian genre classics in newly remastered editions: Lucio Marcaccini's HALLUCINATION STRIP (available April 29th; Blu-ray SRP: $34.95, DVD SRP: $29.95), Duccio Tessari's DEATH OCCURRED LAST NIGHT (available May 6th; Blu-ray SRP: $29.95, DVD SRP: $19.95), Umberto Lenzi's GANG WAR IN MILAN (available May 20th; Blu-ray SRP: $29.95, DVD SRP: $19.95), and Alberto Cavallone's BLUE MOVIE (available on May 27th in a Special Collector's Edition DVD only; SRP: $24.95). These releases mark the world premiere on Blu-ray of HALLUCINATION STRIP, DEATH OCCURRED LAST NIGHT, and GANG WAR IN MILAN. Each release includes special features such as video interviews and trailers, as well as a fully illustrated booklet with notes about the film. |
| Lucio Marcaccini's HALLUCINATION STRIP Blu-ray and DVD Street date: April 29th Blu-ray SRP: $34.95 DVD SRP: $29.95 Lucio Marcaccini's only film, HALLUCINATION STRIPis a psychedelic trip with a social commentary. Bud Cort (Harold & Maude) plays Massimo Monaldi, a student involved in political protests and juvenile delinquency. When Massimo steals a valuable tobacco box, he quickly becomes tangled in a dangerous web between the police and the mafia. Culminating in an extended and elaborately choreographed party sequence, underscored with an excellent soundtrack by Alberto Verrecchia,HALLUCINATION STRIP excels with its not-so-subtle mix of sex, drugs, religion, politics and corruption. Special Features: New HD Transfer, Digitally restored New and improved English subtitle translation Video interview with the Film Editor Giulio Berruti Original Italian theatrical trailer Original English theatrical trailer Fully illustrated booklet by Nocturno Cinema Italy / Original Italian with English subtitles; English / 1.85:1 / PCM Linear Stereo 2.0 / Color Director: Lucio Marcaccini Screenwriters: Vincenzo Mannino, Lucio Marcaccini, Jose Sanchez Music: Alberto Verrecchia Cinematography: Gino Santini Editor: Giulio Berruti Cast: Bud Cort, Marcel Bozzuffi, Guido Alberti |
| Duccio Tessari's DEATH OCCURRED LAST NIGHT (La Morte Risale a Ieri Sera) Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: May 6, 2014 Blu-ray SRP: $29.95 DVD SRP: $19.95  An astute mix of classic Italian crime and giallo, Duccio Tessari's Death Occurred Last Night is a dark slow burning murder mystery. A mentally handicapped woman is kidnapped and sold into sexual slavery, sending her distressed father and a jaded police detective on the hunt for clues in Milan's underworld. Tessari (The Bloodstained Butterfly) keeps a tight rein on the action, focusing on the characters and their collective desire for justice and revenge. An unforgettable, disturbing and fascinating thriller. Special Features: New HD transfer, digitally restored New and improved English subtitle translation Fully illustrated booklet by Chris Alexander Video interview by Chris Alexander Original Italian theatrical trailer Original English theatrical trailer 1970 / Italy-West Germany / 98 min. / color / 1.75:1 / Original Italian w/English subtitles; English / PCM Linear Stereo 2.0 Director: Duccio Tessari Screenplay: Artur Braun, Niagio Proje, Giorgio Scerbanenco, Duccio Tessari Cinematography: Lamberto Caimi Music: Gianni Ferri Editing: Mario Morra Producer: Artur Braun Cast: Frank Wolfe, Raf Vallone, Gabriele Tinti |
 Umberto Lenzi's GANG WAR IN MILAN Blu-ray and DVD Street date: May 20, 2014 Blu-ray SRP: $29.95 DVD SRP: $19.95 Umberto Lenzi's hard-hitting Italian crime drama GANG WAR IN MILAN tells the story of a small-time pimp in Milan, Toto Cangemi, whose existence is threatened by the arrival of a new crime boss in town, known as Le Capitaine. When Toto finds his small operations in direct conflict with Le Capitaine's organized crime interests, all hell threatens to break loose as Toto stands up to the crime boss in order to protect his livelihood. Special Features: New HD transfer, digitally restored New and improved English subtitle translation Fully illustrated booklet Intro by Mike Malloy Italy / 1973 / 100 minutes / Color Italian and English with Optional English subtitles Blu-ray Audio: PCM linear stereo 2.0; DVD audio: Dolby stereo 2.0 2.35:1 Director: Umberto Lenzi Screen writers: Umberto Lenzi and Franco Enna Cast: Antonio Sabato, Philippe Leroy,Carla Romanelli Cinematography: Lamberto Caimi Editing: Jolanda Benvenuti Producer: Giuseppe Tortorella |
 Alberto Cavallone's BLUE MOVIE DVD Street Date: May 27, 2014 DVD SRP: $24.95 BLUE MOVIE is Albert Cavallone's bold exploration of themes of sexual perversion and trauma. Silvia (Dirce Funari) is rescued by photographer Claudio (Claude Maran) after fleeing from an attempted rape. While staying with Claudio and Daniela (Danielle Dugas), a model with whom Claudio shares a sado-masochistic relationship, Silvia develops strong feelings for Claudio but must come to terms with her newfound attraction and her past trauma. Special Features: Digitally restored New and improved English subtitle translation Scenes from uncut version: Alternative beginning, Play of Light, Violence in the wood, Crumbs, Interracial Exchange, Golden Rain Video intro: Nocturno presents "blue extreme" Fully illustrated booklet by Nocturno Cinema Italy / 1973 / 84 minutes / Color / Italian w/optional English subtitles / DVD Audio Dolby Stereo 2.0 / 1.33:1 Director: Alberto Cavallone Screen writers: Alberto Cavallone Cast: Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson and Dirce Funari Cinematography: Maurizio Centini Editing: Alberto Cavallone Producer: Marial Boschero Order your copy today! |
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