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- Booklet (14 pages) includes essays from Danny Peary and Margaret Barton-Fomo.
- Commentary #1 features author Matthew Specktor.
- Commentary #2 features film historians Julie Kirgo and Nick Redman.
- Commentary #3 features assistant director Larry Franco and production manager Barrie Osborne.
- Isolate Score is offered.
- "Mo's Way" (38:53, HD) is an interview with actress Lisa Eichhorn, who details her early interest in acting, trying to escape the troubles in her life, eventually making her way through collegiate programs and eventually the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, thanks to Alan Rickman. Early career adventures are recalled, including her casting in John Schlesinger's "Yanks," faking a British history to get the part. Talk turns to "Cutter's Way," with Eichhorn extensively discussing character work and motivations, along with her relationships with cast and crew. Themes are analyzed as well.
- "The Wound" (37:43, HD) is an interview with director Ivan Passer, who was looking into making "Cross of Iron," turning down the project for "Cutter's Way," sensing the potential of a noir film. Casting challenges are explored, with Passer urged to meet with Richard Dreyfuss, ending up drawn to John Heard instead. He also shares an extremely bizarre tale of Jeff Bridges's dog, who pit producer Paul Gurian during a meeting, inspiring the actor to take the movie no matter what. Adaptation changes are discussed, with Passer trying to respect the "spirit" of the original material. Technical challenges are detailed, along with the interviewee's interpretation of theme, focusing on the idea of friendship. Life experiences are shared as well.
- Interview (5:42) is an audio only chat about "Cutter's Way" with star Jeff Bridges, who offers various anecdotes about the making of the movie, including his perspective on the dog bite incident, his appreciation of co-stars and their "acting judo," and the growing appreciation for the picture.
- "Two Plus One" (17:41, HD) is an interview with screenwriter Jeffrey Alan Fiskin, who recalls his first contact with producer Paul Gurian, setting out to shoplift a copy of the book "Cutter and Bone" to see if he could manage the screen adaptation. Gurian turned out to be a unusual collaborator, and Fiskin also highlights his relationship with director Ivan Passer. Cast and crew are recalled, along with professional challenges dealing with writing demands. The interviewee examines different endings prepared for the movie, and the eventual critical response to "Cutter's Way."
- "Cutter and Bone to Cutter's Way" (11:16, HD) is an audio only discussion of United Artists Classics with ex-employee Ira Deutchman. The interviewee shares his early career with the company, creating content for catalogs, eventually taking a position in marketing, working to build the brand in different ways. One of his tasks was to reinvent "Cutter and Bone" after a dismal New York City release, transforming the movie into "Cutter's Way," giving it a proper relaunch. Deutchman also explores his time with "Heaven's Gate" and "Head Over Heels," with the latter reworked into "Chilly Scenes of Winter."
- "Gurian's Way" (26:21, HD) is a video conference interview with Paul Gurian, who recalls his initial interest in the "Cutter and Bone" book, working to secure adaptation rights. The journey to production is recalled, with Gurian fighting casting battles, including early interest from Al Pacino. The interviewee wanted Michael Douglas and Harrison Ford to play the eponymous duo, eventually finding his way to John Heard and Jeff Bridges. Budget fights are investigated, and technical achievements are celebrated.
- "Cut to the Bone" (11:55) is an audio only discussion of "Cutter's Way" with music editor Curt Sobel.
- "Cutter's Way" (26:27, HD) is an appreciation piece from director Bertrand Tavernier.
- Image Gallery (17:24) collects film stills, publicity shots, and BTS snaps.
- Theatrical Trailers for "Cutter's Way" (2:44) and "Cutter and Bone" (1:53)
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