Directed By Walter Hill (19752006)

CELEBRATE THE WORK OF PROLIFIC FILMMAKER WALTER HILLWalter Hill has been directing films for almost 50 years and has established himself a reputation of delivering thrilling, gritty, and highly stylized films.This special edition set collects five films and one landmark miniseries from one of the most important and influential filmmakers of modern cinema.Hard Times (1975)The Driver (1978)The Long Riders (1980)Extreme Prejudice (1987)Johnny Handsome (1989)Broken Trail (2006)Featuring performances from some of Hollywood’s greatest actors including Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Bruce Dern, Mickey Rourke, Forest Whitaker, Morgan Freeman & Robert Duvall.Limited Edition 8-Disc Hardbox. 1500 copies only.Hard Times (1975) – Imprint Collection #164In the middle of the Great Depression, Chaney (Charles Bronson, Death Wish) is just looking to catch a break. When he meets Speed (James Coburn, The Magnificent Seven), a promoter of bare-knuckle street fighting, Chaney thinks with his fighting skill and Speed’s savvy, he might have a chance. But Speed has his own problems, and what seemed like a sure thing is not as simple.This gritty, compelling drama is the directorial debut of Walter Hill.Starring Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Jill Ireland & Strother Martin.Special Features & Technical Specs:1080p high-definition presentationAspect Ratio 2.35:1Audio English DTS HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 StereoOptional English HOH subtitlesThe Driver (1978) – Blu-ray & 4K – Imprint Collection #165Ryan O’Neal plays the Driver, an ice-cool getaway “Wheel Man” for hire. Bruce Dern is the detective who becomes obsessed with catching him. The more O’Neal leaves tantalising clues at the crime scenes, the more Dern becomes a man possessed with catching his prey.This cult neo-noir thriller is presented on both 4K UHD and Blu-ray.Starring Ryan O’Neal, Bruce Dern, Isabelle Adjani, Joseph Walsh & Ronee Blakley.Special Features & Technical Specs:4K UHD Disc:NEW 4K restoration by StudioCanalWalter Hill Masterclass – featuretteInterview with Walter HillAlternate OpeningOriginal English TrailerOriginal German Trailer13 Original Teasers Blu-ray Disc:1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray from a restored 4K masterNEW Audio Commentary by film historian and critic Matthew Asprey Gear (2022)NEW Cut to the Chase – actor Bruce Dern on The Driver (2022)NEW Teeth Bared – actor Rudy Ramos on The Driver (2022)NEW Simplicity in Motion: Editing The Driver – interview with editor Robert K. Lambert (2022)Isolated Score Track by Michael SmallAspect Ratio 1.85:1Audio English LPCM 2.0 MonoOptional English HOH subtitlesThe Long Riders (1981) – Imprint Collection #166The Long Riders is Hill’s version of the story of the James-Younger gang. Held as heroes by many, and much celebrated for its attacks upon the railroad, the gang became the most famous band of outlaws in the country. They were eventually brought to ruin by the Pinkerton detective agency, losing many of their number in the ill-fated Northfield, Minnesota bank raid.Four sets of real-life brothers – the Carradines, the Keachs, the Quaids and the Guests – star in this classic western.Starring Keith Carradine, James Remar, Dennis Quaid, Stacy Keach, Robert Carradine & David Carradine.Special Edition 2-Disc Set.Special Features & Technical Specs:Disc One:1080p high-definition presentation from a restored 4K masterNEW Audio Commentary by film historians Howard S. Berger, Steve Mitchell and Nathaniel ThompsonNEW Audio Commentary by film historian Toby RoanTheatrical TrailerAspect Ratio 1.85:1Audio English DTS HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 MonoOptional English HOH subtitlesDisc Two:Interview with actors Keith Carradine and Robert CarradineInterview with actors Stacy Keach and James KeachInterview with actor Randy QuaidInterview with actor Nicholas GuestInterview with director Walter HillInterview with composer Ry CooderInterview with producer Tim ZinnemannOutlaw Brothers: The Making of The Long Riders – documentaryThe Northfield Minnesota Raid: Anatomy of a Scene – featuretteSlow Motion: Walter Hill on Sam Peckinpah – featurette Extreme Prejudice (1987) – Imprint Collection #167Extreme Prejudice stars Nick Nolte as tough, n