International BURN (Marlon Brando) (1 Viewer)

[Ernest]

BURN a very good 1969 movie Marlon Brando starred is now available in a new HD release on Amazon.de. The HD transfer was completed in the longer 129 minute version versus the DVD running time of 112 minutes. Unfortunately, the German release does not include an English audio track. Hopefully, Criterion or PowerHouse or Twilight, anyone will release BURN on BluRay in the 129 minute running time with English audio.

 

[bujaki]

I saw the full-length Italian version in Puerto Rico in 1969. It sported Spanish subtitles. It was a powerful experience. I have since refused to watch the butchered release, always hoping that someone might finally release the full-length version with English subs.

 

[Bob Cashill]

I prefer hearing Brando's actual voice in the film; the dubber's is too masculine, undercutting the fey, gentlemanly cadence the actor brought to it. So while I've seen both neither version is fully satisfying for me. Here's hoping someone discovers an uncut English-language print...

 

[lark144]

I prefer hearing Brando's actual voice in the film; the dubber's is too masculine, undercutting the fey, gentlemanly cadence the actor brought to it. So while I've seen both neither version is fully satisfying for me. Here's hoping someone discovers an uncut English-language print...

I agree. I have also seen both versions, and while the Italian cut is a much stronger film as well as a more focused political statement, the film also contains what I consider one of Brando's greatest late performances, and hearing his voice on the soundtrack--and especially the way it changes in tone throughout the film--is essential.