The Driver? (1 Viewer)

[Jon Robertson]

There's a German R2 anamorphic disc of this, but it's reportedly atrocious quality and not in the correct aspect ratio (cropped to 16:9).
Is it Fox who still owns this title? Please, I beg of you, this has a tremendous cult following. It's one of Walter Hill's very finest and it's just damn fun!
You did a bang-up job on Say Anything, so please turn your attentions to this.
And I couldn't help but notice this from the IMDB about an extended version and a removed prologue:

At Los Angeles's American Cinematheque, a 131 minute version of "The Driver" was shown. While it does add insights to some characters in the story, this longer version features many more car chases
A version of The Driver seen on TV years ago included a pre-credit prologue, in which Bruce Dern's and Matt Clark's characters meet for the first time. The CBS/Fox home video versionbegins abruptly with the opening credits, omitting this prologue

Anyone else interested in this film?

 

[Jason Hughes]

I'd buy one. Hell, I'll buy two if thats what it takes to get it released.

 

[Dmitry]

OK, add me -- that gives us 5 copies (OAR rules apply, of course)

 

[David Brashear]

Yeah, this needs to be released pronto. If anyone has ever played The Driver videogame, it was highly influenced by this film, especially the part in the parking garage.

 

[David Brashear]

Yeah, this needs to be released pronto. If anyone has ever played The Driver videogame, it was highly influenced by this film, especially the part in the parking garage.

 

[Jon Hertzberg]

Walter Hill's excellent noir happens to be playing on Fox Movies in a cropped print right now. Let's see Fox get it right on DVD--with Mr. Hill's participation.

Jon

 

[Brian Lawrence]

Put me down for a copy to. I love this film.