The Corner Penthouse

Mill Creek recently released the Director Spotlight: Sydney Pollack Blu-ray featuring the films Castle Keep (1969) and Bobby Deerfield (1977). Read on to find out more about it...

[ SYNOPSIS ]

Castle Keep (1969) - Near the end of World War II, American Major Falconer (Burt Lancaster) leads his weary eight-man squadron to a perfectly preserved medieval castle. Castle Keep's owner, the aging Count of Maldorais (Jean-Pierre Aumont), shelters the servicemen in hopes they will defend his fortress and his priceless collection of art masterpieces from the advancing German troops, but the servicemen have plans of their own.

Bobby Deerfield (1977) - Formula One auto racer Bobby Deerfield (Al Pacino) is a calculating, control-obsessed loner who has become used to winning the checkered flag on the track. But when he witnesses a fiery crash that kills a teammate and seriously wounds a competitor, he becomes unsettled by the specter of death. During a visit to the survivor, Deerfield's world is further set askew when he meets Lillian Morelli (Marthe Keller), a quirky, impulsive woman racing against time.

[ SPECIFICATIONS ]

Castle Keep is presented in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with a runtime of 1:47:15. The movie has been rated R. Bobby Deerfield is presented in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with a runtime of 2:04:28. The movie has been rated PG. Audio languages include English for both films. Subtitle languages include English SDH for both films.

[ SPECIAL FEATURES ]

There are no special features for either film.

[ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ]

No digital copy code voucher is included inside the standard one-disc blue Blu-ray case.

[ NOTES ]

Director Spotlight: Sydney Pollack Blu-ray Review is available on Blu-ray. Neither film is available on Blu-ray separately in the U.S., so unless you want to import them or have a region-free player, this is a decent way to get both films for a cheap price.

Interestingly, when Mill Creek releases one of these "Director Spotlight" Blu-rays and DVDs, they never list the name of the director anywhere on the front cover or spine. In this case, Sydney Pollack's name isn't even in big text on the back cover, either. How can you "spotlight" a director and not name the person? You would only know that both of these films were directed by Sydney Pollack if you read the small credits block for each film on the back cover that is provided by the studios and is legally required to be there.

This item has been provided by Mill Creek for review on this site.