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4K BLU-RAY DISC
- Commentary - this archival audio commentary was recorded by star Eric Roberts and critics David Del Valle and C. Courtney Joyner. Roberts shares plenty of information about the shooting of the film in Alaska and the rewriting of the original screenplay (as well as Akira Kurosawa's connection), the casting of Danny Trejo for the boxing match, Jon Voight's performance and the shooting of the action footage, the Oscar nominations, etc. It is an awesome, extremely informative commentary, so if you like the film, please find the time to listen to it in its entirety. I guarantee you will enjoy it.
BLU-RAY DISC
- Commentary - this archival audio commentary was recorded by star Eric Roberts and critics David Del Valle and C. Courtney Joyner. Roberts shares plenty of information about the shooting of the film in Alaska and the rewriting of the original screenplay (as well as Akira Kurosawa's connection), the casting of Danny Trejo for the boxing match, Jon Voight's performance and the shooting of the action footage, the Oscar nominations, etc. It is an awesome, extremely informative commentary, so if you like the film, please find the time to listen to it in its entirety. I guarantee you will enjoy it.
- This Moment is Real - in this exclusive new program, Eric Roberts recalls how he was offered his part in Runaway Train and comments on his decision to transform his character into a country bumpkin. Roberts also recalls his interactions with Jon Voight, Andrei Konchalovsky, and Danny Trejo, who had been a formidable boxer at Folsom State Prison, as well as the shooting of the film in Alaska. After describing the rough start Rebecca De Mornay had with Konchalovsky, Roberts even confesses that he is a big fan of Risky Business. In English, not subtitled. (20 min).
- Sweet and Savage - in this archival program, Eric Roberts recalls how he became involved in Runaway Train, his first impression of the script he was sent, his interactions with Andrei Konchalovsky and his directing style, what it was like working with Jon Voight, etc. The program was produced by Joe Venegas. In English, not subtitled. (16 min).
- From Thespian to Fugitive - in this archival program, actor Jon Voight discusses his contribution to Runaway Train, his relationship with Russian director Andrei Konchalovsky, and the character he plays (Oscar 'Manny' Manheim). Voight also discusses the contribution of cinematographer Alan Hume, who, prior to Runaway Train, had worked on a number of James Bond films, the Oscar nominations the film received, how its distribution was handled by The Cannon Group Inc., etc. The program was produced by Calum Waddell. In English, not subtitled. (38 min).
- Running on Empty - in this archival program, Andrei Konchalovsky discusses the production history of Runaway Train, and specifically his relationship with The Cannon Group Inc., his friendship with Jon Voight who helped him come to America, the casting of Rebecca De Mornay as well as Jodie Foster's desire to play her character, the style of the film, its disastrous distribution campaign, etc. The program was produced by Calum Waddell. In English, not subtitled. (16 min).
- The Calm Before the Chaos - in this archival program, Kyle T. Heffner (Frank Barstow) discusses his contribution to Runaway Train, some of the specific requirements Andrei Konchalovsky had for him, the hilarious restroom scene, etc. The program was produced by Calum Waddell. In English, not subtitled. (18 min).
- Trailer - presented here is a vintage trailer for Runaway Train. In English, not subtitled. (2 min).
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