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- Commentary #1 features writer/director Robert Downey.
- Commentary #2 features film critic Sergio Mims.
- Interview (16:08, SD) features Downey from 2001, reflecting on his early start in advertising, with sketchy bosses inspiring him to create his own satire of the marketing world. Character origins for Putney Swope are discussed, with Downey going into detail concerning lead actor Arnold Johnson's inability to remember his lines, requiring a full dubbing of his voice. The picture's initial reception is recalled, boasting unlikely supporters such as Jack Nicholson, who was just beginning his starring career at the time. Downey discusses his relationship with Paul Thomas Anderson and his "A Prince" screen credit. The satiric reach of "Putney Swope" is analyzed, with Downey downplaying the feature's relevancy, and the helmer offers advice for up and coming filmmakers.
- Interview (11:32, SD) returns to Downey in 2008, where he resists the legacy of "Putney Swope," unsure how important a picture it really is. Career origins are recounted, along with distribution concerns for the feature, which emerged with charged poster art and an endorsement from Jane Fonda, who urged viewers to see the movie while guesting on "The Tonight Show." Downey explores the feature's legacy, and shares his considerable disappointment with 1980's "Up the Academy," which represented a low point in terms of creative freedom in the industry -- a job with potential was turned into a money gig.
- Q&A at the 2005 Philadelphia Film Festival (25:13, SD) finds Downey in partially filled theater after a screening, fielding inquiries from admirers, sharing amusing anecdotes concerning the making of "Putney Swope."
- Audio Interview (19:41) with cinematographer Gerald Cotts covers his initial meeting with Downey and the extent of production freedom on "Putney Swope," making for a tight collaboration with the director. Cotts examines the Arnold Johnson situation, clarifying reasons for the full dubbing, and he mentions his reunion with Downey for 1970's "Pound." The legacy of the feature is explored, along with a summary of personal inspirations and creative challenges.
- Article and Promotional Material Galley (6:00) includes poster art, along with extensive newspaper ads, interviews, and reviews.
- And a Theatrical Trailer (2:31, HD)
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