The Osterman Weekend (1983) - Imprint Collection #109

The host of an investigative news show is convinced by the CIA that the friends he has invited to a weekend in the country are engaged in a conspiracy that threatens national security.

Based on the novel of the same name by Robert Ludlum, this political thriller features an all-star cast including Rutger Hauer, John Hurt, Burt Lancaster, Dennis Hopper, Meg Foster, Helen Shaver, Chris Sarandon and Craig T. Nelson.

Sam Peckinpah's final film was initially taken away from his control and released broadly in a re-edited (shortened) version. This new special edition release presents brand new 2k scans from newly sourced 35mm prints of Sam Peckinpah's personal directors cut negative, along with the Theatrical Cut.

This stunning new release will give finally the film a well overdue opportunity for reappraisal.

THEATRICAL CUT

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• 1080p high-definition presentation of the Theatrical Cut in 1.78:1 aspect ratio


• Alternative unrestored presentation of the film in 1.66:1 aspect ratio scanned from a 35mm German print


• Audio commentary by film historians Paul Seydor, Garner Simmons, David Weddle, and Nick Redman


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  Alpha to Omega: Exposing “The Osterman Weekend” - feature documentary


• S. Theatrical Trailer


• Audio English LPCM 2.0 Stereo


• Optional Subtitles: English

DIRECTOR’S CUT

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• 1080p high-definition, unrestored 2k scan newly sourced from Sam Peckinpah’s personal 35mm directors cut negative


• 
  NEW Audio commentary by Peckinpah expert Mike Siegel


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  NEW Passion & Poetry: Sam’s Final Cut – documentary by Peckinpah expert Mike Siegel


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  NEW The Two Cuts - comparison video by Peckinpah expert Mike Siegel


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  NEW 3 Animated Galleries: Filming “The Osterman Weekend”, “The Osterman Weekend” in Pictures, Promoting “The Osterman Weekend”
  


• Aspect Ratio 1.60:1


• Audio English LPCM Mono


• Optional Subtitles: English

Limited 2-Disc hardbox edition with unique artwork on the first 2000 copies.