International Press Release Arrow Video Press Release: A Fistful of Dollars (1964) (4k UHD) (1 Viewer)

[Sultanofcinema]

So? I want to hear Clint’s voice. The same with Connery’s voice. I don’t like dubbed voices for the lead actor. You’re fine with it, I’m not. It’s one of the reasons why I don’t like The Leopard as much as some other people. We all have preferences.

No, not disagreeing, agree I want to hear the original actor's voices, but because these films were so popular across the world, they went out of their way to get good strong voices for the two characters. I have always found this fascinating.

 

[titch]

Some interesting comparisons between the English and Italian versions:

Fistful of Dollars, A (Comparison: English Version / Kino Lorber - Italian Version (Arrow Video)) - Movie-Censorship.com

Comparison: English Version / Kino Lorber - Italian Version (Arrow Video)

www.movie-censorship.com

 

[Robert Crawford]

Some interesting comparisons between the English and Italian versions:

Fistful of Dollars, A (Comparison: English Version / Kino Lorber - Italian Version (Arrow Video)) - Movie-Censorship.com

Comparison: English Version / Kino Lorber - Italian Version (Arrow Video)

www.movie-censorship.com

What’s the verdict without having to read that entire article?

 

[Keith Cobby]

I've never owned it on home video. Not really a fan of dubbed westerns but did watch the trilogy on Prime a couple of weeks ago (GBU too long!), it was somewhat better than I remembered (probably due to a good presentation). Looks like Arrow is the one to buy.

 

[titch]

What’s the verdict without having to read that entire article?

Apart from the dubbing, only the titles - so nothing of significance!

Interestingly, Arrow Video have performed their own digital clean-up/restoration of the master. The article demonstrates an example of a removal of a "hair-in-the-gate", compared to the Kino Lorber 4K UHD.

 

[Keith Cobby]

A slightly unenthusiastic review on the 'other site'. The problem with this release, and to be fair with many other releases of older films, is that they are often not as good as you wish for!

 

[ScottJH]

New sizzle reel for For A Few Dollars More.

 

[Allansfirebird]

The best part of this new release of A Fistful of Dollars for me was the 36 minutes of raw outtake footage. Just mind-blowing to see that the production company managed to keep 6 of the original 8 hours of camera negative in good condition since 1964.

I hope Arrow's releases of For a Few Dollars More and The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly have similar packages of outtakes.

 

[Stefan Andersson]

Discussion about truncated main title music on Fistful of Dollars:

The Dollars Trilogy 4K UHD (1964-1966) (Arrow Video) (UK) - Page 94 - Blu-ray Forum

Page 94- The Dollars Trilogy 4K UHD (1964-1966) (Arrow Video) (UK) International 4K Blu-ray and 4K Movies

forum.blu-ray.com

See post 1865, then post 1889 onwards.

 

[samkydd]

Sadly there will be no outtakes on the two other films.

 

[Osato]

Sadly there will be no outtakes on the two other films.

Nothing exists?

 

[samkydd]

Seems not. There was some behind the scenes on the documentary Sergio Leone the Italian who invented America. I think it was on Sky two years ago. It showed some scenes at the prison camp and Langstone bridge.

 

[Allansfirebird]

"Seems not?" That doesn't sound like a confirmation, just supposition.

 

[Sultanofcinema]

The 4K For A Few Dollars More is a winner, slightly darker, but incredible! Mr. Leone?, a feast for my eyes.

 

[samkydd]

"Seems not?" That doesn't sound like a confirmation, just supposition.

Ok, I should have added apart from some behind the scenes footage on the documentary 'Sergio Leone the Italian who Invented America'. I think it was on Sky two years ago. It showed some scenes at the prison camp and Langstone bridge. I've no idea if Arrow tried to source this. It would have been nice to have had it on their release.

 

[Peter Neski]

This is a improvement, it is darker, like most Arrow 4k titles I have

 

[Robert Crawford]

This is a improvement, it is darker, like most Arrow 4k titles I have

Which film are you talking about and it's an improvement over what physical media release?

 

[titch]

The 5.1 soundtrack is greatly improved, compared to the mix on the Kino Lorber. On the Kino Dollars Trilogy, the music was so thin and harsh, I much preferred the mono tracks on all three films. I started just doing an A/B comparison with the Kino Lorber version last night, but ended up seeing the whole Arrow Video film, as I was enjoying watching it again!

I must say, Arrow Video have really gone out of their way to make a superb package for this first instalment. The level of detail is simply incredible - starting by listing all the uncredited actors and technicians in the booklet! I really enjoyed the supplements too - particularly the Marianne Koch and Christopher Grayling interviews. And they've massaged the video master with the best in the business.

 

[Peter Neski]

Which film are you talking about and it's an improvement over what physical media release?

Kino 4k , and I had The Last Emperor

 

[Robert Crawford]

Kino 4k , and I had The Last Emperor

So you’re talking about Fistful of Dollars. I asked because some people are now talking about For a Few Dollars More which Arrow just released on 4K/UHD. I should have my 4K/UHD later this week.