Ronin 4K (1998)

4K BLU-RAY DISC

• Commentary - this archival audio commentary was recorded by director John Frankenheimer
  

BLU-RAY DISC

• Commentary - this archival audio commentary was recorded by director John Frankenheimer
  
• Trailer - presented here is a vintage trailer for Ronin. In English, not subtitled. (3 min).
  
• Alternate Ending - a different, less convincing ending for Ronin. In English, not subtitled. (2 min).
  
• Ronin: Filming in the Fast Lane - this archival program offers raw footage from the shooting of Ronin in France with clips from archival interviews with producer Frank Mancuso Jr., Natascha McElhone, Jean Reno, Robert De Niro, and John Frankenheimer, among others. In English, not subtitled. (18 min).
  
• Venice Film Festival - presented here is archival footage from interviews that were conducted at the Venice Film Festival where Ronin was screened. Robert De Niro, Jean Reno, and Natascha McElhone discuss the nature of the project and John Frankenheimer's directing methods. In English, not subtitled. (21 min).
  
• Through the Lens - in this archival program, cinematographer Robert Fraisse discusses his contribution to Ronin and explains how some of the most challenging material in it was shot. In English, not subtitled. (18 min).
  
• The Driving of Ronin - in this archival program, stunt-car coordinator Jean-Claude Lagniez discusses some of the dangerous work he did during the shooting of Ronin. In French, with English subtitles. (16 min).
  
• Composing the Ronin Score - in this archival program, composer Elia Cmiral discusses the unique qualities of the soundtrack he created for Ronin as well as some of the special ways in which it enhances the suspense throughout the film. Ronin was his first studio project. In English, not subtitled. (12 min).
  
• An Actor's Process - in this archival program, Natascha McElhone discusses the character she plays in Ronin and her interactions with John Frankenheimer and fellow cast members. In English, not subtitled. (14 min).
  
• In the Roning Cutting Room - in this archival program, editor Tony Gibbs discusses his work on Ronin. There are some interesting comments about John Frankenheimer's flexible vision of the film as well as his directing methods. In English, not subtitled. (19 min).
  
• Close-Up - in this recent program, cinematographer Robert Fraisse discusses his background and career and involvement with Ronin. The program was produced by Arrow Video. In English, not subtitled. (32 min).