DVD
Blow out.
Jack is a movie sound-effects man who believes he has accidentally recorded a political assassination. He enlists the help of Sally, a possible eyewitness to the crime who may be in danger herself, to uncover the truth. With its jolting stylistic flourishes, intricate plot, profoundly felt characterizations, and gritty evocation of early-1980s Philadelphia, this is an American paranoia thriller unlike any other, as well as a devilish reflection on the act of movie making.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781604654172
- ISBN: 1604654171
- ISBN: 9781604654165
- ISBN: 1604654163
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (108 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Director-approved two-DVD special ed.
- Publisher: [Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, 2011.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally released as a motion picture in 1981. Special features: Disc 1. Trailer. Disc 2. "Brian DePalma and Noah Baumbach" interview conducted October 2010; "Nancy Allen" interview conducted January 2011; "Garrett Brown" cameraman interview; "Louis Goldman photographs"; "Murder à la mod" DePalma's 1967 feature. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | disc 1. Feature film -- disc 2. Special features. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Metro Goldwyn Mayer ; Filmways Pictures ; Cinema 77/Geria ; a George Litto production ; a Brian de Palma film ; executive producer, Fred Caruso ; produced by George Litto ; written and directed by Brian de Palma. Director of photography, Vilmos Zsigmond ; editor, Paul Hirsch ; music, Pino Donaggio ; conducted by Natale Massara ; costume designers, Vicki Sanchez, Ann Roth ; production designer, Paul Sylbert. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | John Travolta, Nancy Allen, John Lithgow, Dennis Franz, John Aquino, Peter Boyden, Curt May. |
| Target Audience Note: | Rating: R. |
| System Details Note: | DVD; NTSC, region 1; widescreen (2.40:1) presentation; Dolby digital 2.0 surround. |
| Language Note: | In English with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Sound engineers > Drama. Conspiracies > Drama. Murder > Drama. |
| Genre: | Detective and mystery films. Thrillers (Motion pictures) Fiction films. Feature films. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Branch | MO (Text) | 33126025451059 | DVD | Available | - |
| Independence Branch | MO (Text) | 33126025451042 | DVD | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
A recording engineer accidentally tapes the noises of a fatal car accident involving a top political figure and he sets out to uncover the truth. - Criterion Distribution
A sound man re-creates a political murder-by-car-crash with a sight-and-sound montage. Directed by Brian De Palma.