Last Detail, The

Synopsis

When Buddusky and Mulhall are detailed to take a young sailor, Meadows, from a Virginia Naval Base to a New Hampshire Naval Prison to serve an eight-year sentence for a trivial offence they decide to show him a good time on their journey north. An American films treating working class life without condescension (Sight & Sound).
Extras:
-Two presentations of the feature: the original, uncut theatrical version, and the world exclusive home video presentation of the 1976 TV syndication cut
-An Introduction by filmmaker Alexander Payne (2017, 5 mins)
-About a Trip (2017, 16 mins): an appreciation by Alexander Payne-
-A Search for Truth (2017, 21 mins): an interview with editor Robert C. Jones
-An Interview with Michael Chapman (2004, 4 mins): the acclaimed director of photography discusses his work on THE LAST DETAIL

Language

English (United States)

Country

United States

Year of production

1973

Notes

Dual format.

Subjects

Film studies; American Studies

Keywords

cinema - USA; working classes; 1970s

Credits

Director

Hal Ashby

Contributor

Jack Nicholson

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£15.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

104 minutes

Year

2019

Distributor

Name

Powerhouse/Indicator

 

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