The Last Castle 4K

• Commentary - in this archival audio commentary, Rod Lurie discusses in detail the conception of The Last Castle, the concept of leadership that is at the center of the film (and how it links James Gandolfini and Robert Redford's characters), and the exact type of drama that gives the film its identity. Great comments during the final act, where the most impressive/surreal action visuals are.

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• Commentary - in this archival audio commentary, Rod Lurie explains why he loves doing and listening to these types of commentaries and what makes them educational. After that, Lurie discusses in great detail the conception of The Last Castle, the concept of leadership that is at the center of the film (and how it links James Gandolfini and Robert Redford's characters), and the exact type of drama that gives the film its identity. There are some quite interesting comments during the final act, where the most impressive/surreal action visuals are.
• Rod Lurie on The Last Castle - in this archival program, Rod Lurie explains what motivated him to direct The Last Castle, how he managed to convince James Gandolfini to commit to it after Robert Redford agreed to do it, and why he and his crew had to do a lot of improvisational work once the shoot was underway. Also, there are some quite interesting comments about an old prison in Tennessee, very similar to the 'castle', that Lurie and his crew visited. In English, not subtitled. (11 min).
• HBO First Look - Inside the Walls of The Last Castle - an archival EPK produced for HBO. Included in it are clips from interviews with Rod Lurie, Robert Redford, and James Gandolfini, amongst others. In English, not subtitled. (16 min).
• A Hero's Farewell - A Discussion on the Alternate Ending - in this piece, Rod Lurie quickly addresses an alternate sequences that was shot but dropped. Footage from this sequence is included. In English, not subtitled. (13 min).
• Deleted Scenes - the deleted scenes that are listed below can be viewed with optional audio commentary by Rod Lurie. In English, not subtitled. (15 min).
• • 1. Colonel Winter
  • 2. The Bookie
  • 3. We're Square
  • 4. Colonel's Workout
  • 5. DOD Investigation
  • 6. Shadows of Soldiers
  • 7. Pruno
  • 8. Triage
  • 9. Makeshift Defibrillator
  • Trailer - presented here is a vintage trailer for The Last Castle. In English, not subtitled. (3 min).