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In 2021, Kino Lorber Studio Classics released a definitive 1080p Blu-ray of Robert Altman’s 1973 neo-noir masterpiece, The Long Goodbye. This Special Edition serves as a significant upgrade over previous home video versions, specifically the 2014 Blu-ray, by introducing a brand new 4K master and a robust collection of new and archival extras. A New 4K Restoration for the 1080p Format
7. Theatrical Trailer (1973, 2 min)
There is a specific moment in Robert Altman’s The Long Goodbye—roughly forty-two minutes in—where Philip Marlowe (Elliott Gould) stops looking for his friend Terry Lennox and starts looking for a ghost of himself. He stands in a grocery store, buying cat food for a cat that doesn’t belong to him, in a Los Angeles that has asphalted over its dreams. Watching this film in 2021 via Kino Lorber’s 1080p Blu-ray transfer is not merely watching a detective story; it is watching the 1970s cannibalize the 1940s. the long goodbye 1973 extras 1080p bluray 2021
This package is widely considered the definitive home video release of the film, notable for its new 4K restoration (presented here in 1080p) and a collection of documentaries that analyze Altman’s unique deconstruction of the noir genre.
is a definitive special edition featuring a new 4K restoration from the original interpositive. This release significantly upgrades the visual experience, resolving the "soft focus" and "hazy" look of previous editions into a crystal-clear transfer of 1970s film stock. It also features a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono track. New Supplemental Features In 2021, Kino Lorber Studio Classics released a
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The 2021 Blu-ray extras are excellent for both casual viewers and scholars. Highlights include Tim Lucas’s commentary (essential for Altman fans) and Imogen Sara Smith’s video essay, which places the film in its cultural moment. The inclusion of technical material on Zsigmond’s cinematography is rare and valuable. The only minor absence is a full-length cast reunion or deleted scenes (none known to survive). Theatrical Trailer (1973, 2 min) There is a
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Title: The Last Goodbye to the 70s: Deconstructing Altman’s Noir in 1080p