The Osterman weekend

Peckinpah, Sam, 1925-1984 (Added Author). Hauer, Rutger. (Added Author). Hurt, John, 1940- (Added Author). Ludlum, Robert, 1927-2001 Osterman weekend. (Added Author). Rutger Hauer and John Hurt with Dennis Hopper, Burt Lancaster, Chris Sarandon, Meg Foster and Helen Shaver. (Cast).

Summary: "What would you do if a total stranger proved to you that your three closest friends are enemy agents? For investigative TV host John Tanner (Rutger Hauer), the news comes on the eve of a reunion weekend and his home where the traitors (Craig T. Nelson, Dennis Hopper and Chris Sarandon) are all placed under intense surveillance by a mysterious CIA operative (John Hurt). But as the get-together turns deadly, are Tanner and his family being set up for the most shocking betrayal of all? From its stinging look at media manipulation to its stunning final twist, the ultimate conspiracy will be uncovered by whoever survives The Osterman Weekend. Burt Lancaster, Helen Shaver and Meg Foster co-star in this action-packed suspense thriller from legendary director Sam Peckinpah (The Wild Bunch, Straw Dogs) adapted from the best-selling novel by Robert Ludlum (The Bourne Identity) . Anchor Bay is proud to present this commemorative two-disc set loaded with unprecedented Extras - including Peckinpah's never-before seen full-length rough cut - for a startling new look at the final film from the still-controversial movie maverick known as 'Bloody Sam'."--Container.

Record details

Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (102 min.) : Dolby digital sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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Edition: Commemorative 2-disc ed.
Publisher: Troy, Mich. : Anchor Bay Entertainment, c2004.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Based on the book by Robert Ludlum. Videodisc release of the 1983 motion picture. Special features: Disc A: Audio commentary by Sam Peckinpah historians Paul Seydor, Garner Simmons, David Weddle, and Nick Redman ; Disc B: Alpha to omega: an all new 78 minute documentary ; Sam's first cut: full length screening version ; theatrical trailer ; talent bios ; still gallery. Widescreen presentation (1.85:1). "This DVD has been mastered with DiviMax - a high definition (HD) film transfer process that provides state-of-the-art picture quality - and can be viewed on any home entertainment system."--Container. Audio: 5.1 Dolby digital Surround EX, 6.1 DTS-ES (playback requires DTS decoder). At head of title: Robert Ludlum's.
Formatted Contents Note:	Disc A. Feature film -- Disc B. Special features.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Osterman Weekend Associates ; produced by Peter Davis and William N. Panzer ; screenplay by Alan Sharp ; adaptation by Ian Masters ; directed by Sam Peckinpah.
Participant or Performer Note:	Rutger Hauer and John Hurt with Dennis Hopper, Burt Lancaster, Chris Sarandon, Meg Foster and Helen Shaver.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Home use only.
Language Note:	Closed-captioned.