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Anyone know anything about "Gambit"

post #1 of 14
6/3/07 at 9:37am
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Does anyone have any info about this movie coming out on DVD? I think it's an extremely enjoyable movie with a first-rate cast and great acting. It has stood the test of time through at least 4 watchings, and I wish it were available on DVD.

Is anyone else interested? Does anyone have information about it?

TIA

SMK
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post #2 of 14
6/5/07 at 4:48pm

Re: Anyone know anything about "Gambit"

Is this the Michael Caine/Shirley MacLaine "Gambit" from the mid-Sixties??? If so, I think the rights are held by Universal. Seems to me like it would fit nicely in a collection with "Arabesque" (Gregory Peck, Sophia Loren) and "Mirage" (Gregory Peck, Diane Baker, Walter Matthau). Maybe they could throw in "Midnight Lace" (Doris Day) as well.
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post #3 of 14
6/5/07 at 6:49pm

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This is a very good film, and I'm surprised it has not yet been released. I like your idea for that set of Universal 60s pics.
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post #4 of 14
6/7/07 at 7:00am

Re: Anyone know anything about "Gambit"

Caught it on cable (Caine and MacLaine) and what a grand film and a great performance by Herbert Lom too. Loved the structure of it, you'll know what I mean when you see it. I'd buy it, if OAR that is .
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post #5 of 14
6/7/07 at 7:35am

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I think it's an overlooked, underrated gem of a film. It's kind of a hip version of RIFIFI and TOPKAPI with some delightful twists and surprises. I haven't seen it in decades, however, and would love to have a copy of it on DVD.
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post #6 of 14
6/7/07 at 9:15am

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It is being remade with a Coen brothers script. That might be the most likely release.
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post #7 of 14
6/9/07 at 3:01pm
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I like the Coen Brothers, but I'd still like the original on DVD.

I had not thought about Mirage in some time. I remember seeing it in the movies when I was all of 13 and thought it was the cleverest movie ever made. I saw it on TV a few years later and thought, "What was I thinking?" It really has a lot of flaws in it, but maybe seeing it again once more for old time's sake wouldn't be bad.

SMK
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post #8 of 14
6/9/07 at 5:16pm

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Gambit is definitely on my fantasy wishlist, but I'm not holding my breath.
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post #9 of 14
9/20/08 at 4:21pm

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Doesn't look like the remake is happening. If it does hopefully it won't be as bad as 'The Ladykillers'[worst remake of all time?]. But whatever the case why don't they release this title?
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post #10 of 14
9/20/08 at 6:21pm

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It's currently making the rounds on HDNet Movies.
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post #11 of 14
9/22/08 at 6:18am
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I have recorded it from HDNet and plan to watch it sometime this week. I did watch the first few minutes just to see the picture quality, and it looked great in HD.

SMK
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post #12 of 14
9/25/08 at 8:28pm

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It also aired on Turner Classic Movies a while back in it's OAR. I recorded it then and was hoping to replace it with an official DVD release..... but I'm still waiting.
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post #13 of 14
9/26/08 at 3:43pm

Re: Anyone know anything about "Gambit"

It has been remastered for Hi Def, so maybe Universal will release it on DVD. Maybe a Michael Caine set?

By the way, it looked nice on HD NET movies.
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post #14 of 14
9/29/08 at 6:24am
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Re: Anyone know anything about "Gambit"

I watched my recording from HDNet last night, and I thought it looked great. I am hoping a DVD will be in the works now that it has apparently been restored.

SMK
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