This movie needs to be released on home video, Classic an in it's own right, historic (certainly storied) film.
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Mark Dempsey
2 years ago
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This film is a masterpiece! I have seen it (don’t ask me how, but do search the web) in a very poor quality print, but one that does preserve the 2.20 aspect ratio at least. I would very happily pay my hard earned cash to both the Goldwyn & Gershwin estates to acquire a restored Blu Ray copy. Please work together to make this happen. This film is even more relevant today with the tensions inherent in modern society & as an appreciation of how people sadly suffered in the past through ignorance and bigotry. People would find this film very interesting (and yes, it’s STILL controversial). I can also tell you that it would get at least a 12 rating from the BBFC in the UK.
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TCHERUKINE
2 years ago
Je veux le voir restauré
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Shane O'Neill
4 years ago
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I think this movie is of Historical importance. Made at a time when some films were shot on large format and this Todd-AO 70mm 6-track audio soundtrack is definitely exceptional.
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Judy Rotella
9 years ago
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I saw this movie as a child & LOVED it. I check periodically to see if a miracle has occurred and I can see it one more time. Please!
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Michael Roman
9 years ago
A wonderful opera tells a story by great actors.
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Randolph Riscol
10 years ago
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This title is long overdue. As much as I do love "My Fair Lady" and "Oklahoma", the music for "Porgy and Bess" is still unbeatable and deserves at least the same consideration. And Andre Previn had the good taste and sensibility to lovingly supervise how the music should be adapted for the big screen, like he did with "My Fair Lady". There have been rumors that the Gershwin estate didn't like, or approve of the final film --- but they didn't seem to mind the latest Broadway trashing of the material.
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michael mcgee
11 years ago
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thereis recent faded 70mm version with stereo sound track that was found in Germany,For example flicker alley could have that restored and released in smile box,hopefully with Gershwin estate permission
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TOM OLSON
11 years ago
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WHEN RELEASED IN 1959, IN ALL MAJOR MARKETS IT WAS RELEASED IN 70MM AND 6 TRACK SOUND. ITS A SHAME THAT THOSE PRINTS AND THE MASTER QUALITY SOUND WAS THERE AND NOW GONE. THE FILM ALSO HAD A FABULOUS OVERTURE BEFORE THE CREDITS STARTED AND IS NOW LOST FOREVER. RAINTREE COUNTY IS ANOTHER 70MM FILM LOST.
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This movie needs to be released on home video, Classic an in it's own right, historic (certainly storied) film.
This film is a masterpiece! I have seen it (don’t ask me how, but do search the web) in a very poor quality print, but one that does preserve the 2.20 aspect ratio at least. I would very happily pay my hard earned cash to both the Goldwyn & Gershwin estates to acquire a restored Blu Ray copy. Please work together to make this happen. This film is even more relevant today with the tensions inherent in modern society & as an appreciation of how people sadly suffered in the past through ignorance and bigotry. People would find this film very interesting (and yes, it’s STILL controversial). I can also tell you that it would get at least a 12 rating from the BBFC in the UK.
Je veux le voir restauré
I think this movie is of Historical importance. Made at a time when some films were shot on large format and this Todd-AO 70mm 6-track audio soundtrack is definitely exceptional.
I saw this movie as a child & LOVED it. I check periodically to see if a miracle has occurred and I can see it one more time. Please!
A wonderful opera tells a story by great actors.
This title is long overdue. As much as I do love "My Fair Lady" and "Oklahoma", the music for "Porgy and Bess" is still unbeatable and deserves at least the same consideration. And Andre Previn had the good taste and sensibility to lovingly supervise how the music should be adapted for the big screen, like he did with "My Fair Lady". There have been rumors that the Gershwin estate didn't like, or approve of the final film --- but they didn't seem to mind the latest Broadway trashing of the material.
thereis recent faded 70mm version with stereo sound track that was found in Germany,For example flicker alley could have that restored and released in smile box,hopefully with Gershwin estate permission
WHEN RELEASED IN 1959, IN ALL MAJOR MARKETS IT WAS RELEASED IN 70MM AND 6 TRACK SOUND. ITS A SHAME THAT THOSE PRINTS AND THE MASTER QUALITY SOUND WAS THERE AND NOW GONE. THE FILM ALSO HAD A FABULOUS OVERTURE BEFORE THE CREDITS STARTED AND IS NOW LOST FOREVER. RAINTREE COUNTY IS ANOTHER 70MM FILM LOST.