Directed By Jim Sheridan: Four Irish Films (1989 – 1997) (Imprint Collection #138 – 141)

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Jim Sheridan was a prominent figure of the New Wave of Irish filmmaking in the 1990s. His work has always been praised for his balance between mainstream entertainment and social statements on Irish issues.

My Left Foot (1989), which marked the first of three successful collaborations with actor and fellow Irishman Daniel Day-Lewis including In The Name Of The Father (1993) & The Boxer (1997) all which earned universal acclaim.

His second film The Field (1990) (making its Blu-ray debut in this box) was overlooked at the time of release and is now ripe for re-appraisal with praised performances from Richard Harris, Sean Bean & John Hurt.

This limited-edition collection brings all four films together for the first time with stunning HD presentations, newly produced interviews, commentaries & features all confirming that Sheridan is a powerful force behind the camera.

1989 My Left Foot
1990 The Field
1993 In the Name Of the Father
1997 The Boxer

Limited Edition 4 Disc Hardbox set. 1000 copies.

My Left Foot (1989) – Imprint Collection #138

Based on the story of Christy Brown, this highly acclaimed film depicts his struggle for a normal life. Born with cerebral palsy into a poor, working-class Irish family, Christy was able only to control movement in his left foot and to speak in guttural sounds. With the help of his strong-willed and dedicated family and his own sheer courage and determination, he learns to grapple with life’s simple physical tasks and develops into a brilliant painter, poet and author.

Starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Brenda Fricker, Fiona Shaw and Ruth McCabe.

Winner of two Academy Awards® including Best Actor, Daniel Day-Lewis (1989) and winner of two BAFTAs including Best Actor, Daniel Day-Lewis (1989).

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
• NEW Audio commentary by film historian/critic Bryan Reesman
• NEW Director Jim Sheridan on My Left Foot – interview featurette
• An Inspirational Story: The Making of My Left Foot – featurette
• The Real Christy Brown – featurette
• Theatrical Trailer
• Original Aspect Ratio 1.78:1
• Audio English 5.1 Surround + 2.0 Mono
• Optional English HOH subtitles

The Field (1990) – Imprint Collection #139

“Bull” McCabe’s family has farmed a field for generations, sacrificing endlessly for the sake of the land. And when the widow who owns the field decides to sell the field in a public auction, McCabe knows that he must own it. But while no one in the village would dare bid against him, an American with deep pockets decides that he needs the field to build a highway. The Bull and his son decide to convince the American to give up bidding on the field, but things go horribly wrong.

Starring Richard Harris, Sean Bean, John Hurt, Ruth McCabe and Brenda Fricker.

Based on the John B Keane Play, Richard Harris received Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for his performance as “Bull McCabe” in this dark but much overlooked film.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
• NEW Audio commentary by film historian Scott Harrison
• NEW In The Shadow of the Bull: The Making of The Field – documentary
• NEW Director Jim Sheridan on The Field – interview featurette
• Theatrical Trailer
• Original Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
• Audio English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
• Optional English HOH subtitles

In the Name Of the Father (1993) – Imprint Collection #140

Nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, In the Name of the Father tells the riveting true story of one man’s 15-year struggle and ultimate triumph over a terrible injustice.

Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis gives an impassioned performance as Gerry Conlon, a petty thief in 1970s London, who is forced to confess to a savage terrorist bombing that he did not commit. When he and his father (Pete Postlethwaite) are both sentenced to life imprisonment, he finds a fiercely dedicated lawyer (Emma Thompson), to help clear his father’s name and expose the truth behind one of the most shameful legal events in recent history.

Starring Daniel Day-Lewis, John Lynch, Emma Thompson and Pete Postlethwaite.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
• NEW Audio commentary by film historian/critic Bryan Reesman
• NEW Director Jim Sheridan on In The Name Of The Father – interview featurette
• Archival interview with actor Daniel Day Lewis (1993)
• Archival interview with actor Pete Postlethwaite (1993)
• Theatrical Trailer
• Original Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
• Audio English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo
• Optional English subtitles

The Boxer (1997) – Imprint Collection #141

Academy Award-winner Daniel Day-Lewis (In The Name Of The Father, My Left Foot) and Academy Award-nominee Emily Watson (Breaking the Waves) are star-crossed lovers torn between unquestioning loyalty to the ties of tradition and the passion they share in one of the year’s most critically-acclaimed films from Academy Award-nominated director Jim Sheridan.

Starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Emily Watson and Brian Cox.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
• Audio Commentary with director Jim Sheridan
• Audio Commentary with producer Arthur Lappin
• NEW Director Jim Sheridan on The Boxer – interview featurette
• Archival interview with actress Emily Watson (1997)
• Fighting for Peace: Inside The Boxer – featurette
• Deleted Scenes
• Alternate Ending
• TV Spots
• Theatrical Trailer