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4K BLU-RAY DISC
- Commentary - this archival audio commentary was recorded by Jimmy Stewart and film historian Paul Lindenschmidt in 1989. Stewart shares a lot of information about the preparation work he and Anthony Mann did, the importance of movement (especially in backgrounds) in Mann's westerns and how he liked to shoot violent material, the locations seen throughout the film, Mann's "stinginess" with words (in all of his westerns), etc. Also, there are some comments about the importance of humor in the film.
BLU-RAY DISC
- Commentary - this archival audio commentary was recorded by Jimmy Stewart and film historian Paul Lindenschmidt in 1989. Stewart shares a lot of information about the preparation work he and Anthony Mann did, the importance of movement (especially in backgrounds) in Mann's westerns and how he liked to shoot violent material, the locations seen throughout the film, Mann's "stinginess" with words (in all of his westerns), etc. Also, there are some comments about the importance of humor in the film.
- Forces of Nature: Anthony Mann at Universal - this documentary takes a closer look at Anthony Mann's work at Universal Studios, where he created his best films. Included in it are clips from interviews with critic, C. Courtney Joyner, script supervisor (for Anthony Mann) Michael Preece, and critic Michael Schlesinger, among others. The documentary was produced by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures. In English, not subtitled. (48 min).
- Lux Radio Theatre - presented here is an archival radio-play version of Winchester '73, featuring Jimmy Stewart. The radio-play was first broadcast by Lux Radio Theatre in 1951. In English, not subtitled. (61 min).
- Trailer - presented here is a vintage trailer for Winchester '73. In English, not subtitled. (3 min).
- Adam Piron - in this new program, film programmer Adam Piron discusses how American Indians are represented in westerns. In English, not subtitled. (18 min).
- Leaflet - an illustrated leaflet featuring an essay by critic Imogen Sara Smith and technical credits.
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