Delta Force Special Edition Blu-ray Coming From Arrow

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The Delta Force [Blu-ray]

THE HIJACK....THE ORDEAL....THE RESCUE...

Cannon Films are known for producing some of the most enjoyable and eccentric action flicks of the '80s - but The Delta Force, which boasts scenes of Chuck Norris flying through the air on a missile-mounted motorbike, surely stands as one of their most entertaining efforts.

American Travel Ways Flight 282 has been hijacked by a group of terrorists claiming to represent the New World Revolutionary Organisation. The Delta Force, under the leadership of Captain Scott McCoy (Chuck Norris), is called in to handle the situation. Still smarting from an ill-fated hostage rescue mission several years prior, this elite squad of special forces are determined to succeed in their mission this time - and assert the might of the American military once and for all.

Drawing on a number of true-life terrorist incidents for inspiration, most notably the 1985 hijacking of TWA Flight 847, The Delta Force is a non-stop thrill ride which culminates in one of the most explosive action flick finales of all time. With Chuck Norris on hand to provide the muscle and gravelly-voiced Lee Marvin (The Killers) in his last ever screen role, The Delta Force is one mission you can't afford not to accept.

Special Edition Contents:
- High Definition digital transfer
- Newly created exclusive content
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Graham Humphreys
- Collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film, archive content and more!
- More to be announced closer to the release date

Release Date: 28 April 2014

[The Silly Swede Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close The Silly Swede]

Interesting. I already have the german blu, and if they don't add some more extras I am not double dipping even though this is the best film ever made.

[Richard--W a straight arrow Find all posts View Profile Close Richard--W]

Delta Force is the best film ever made? The sound sure of that. Thanks for letting us know, Swede.

[bgart13 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close bgart13]

Announced on Lee Marvin's b-day, too!

[Mark Tolch Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mark Tolch]

I have the "Wal-Mart" special version that came out awhile ago. That one will do, I think.

This movie was one of my favourites as a kid, but it's pretty damn long for my attention span these days.

[Richard--W a straight arrow Find all posts View Profile Close Richard--W]

I have the "Wal-Mart" special version that came out awhile ago. That one will do, I think.

This movie was one of my favourites as a kid, but it's pretty damn long for my attention span these days.

Yeah the Walmart edition is sufficient for Delta Force. Why didn't Arrow decide on a special edition of Silent Rage (1982) instead?

As for being too long ... lately I've been stopping movies in the middle. I'll go check mail, check a forum or to, write something, get a drink, run an errand, then either start the film again or set it aside until the next day. Most films seem to be running out of juice at around 75 minutes these days. Except Star Trek Into Darkness. 20 minutes into that and the artery in my neck got wired and twitchy and I had to reach for the blood pressure meds. Then I went outside to kick a neighborhood cat off my porch as brutally and savagely as I could. I chased it across the yard fully intending to kill it but it managed to climb up a tree. "You miserable son of a bitch" I said, "you ever come on my porch again and I'll show you just what I think of J.J. Abrams." Feeling somewhat better, I went inside and watched John L. Moxey's The Night Stalker (1972). 74 lean hard satisfying minutes and not a frame is wasted. There's a film that doesn't overstay it's welcome.

[The Silly Swede Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close The Silly Swede]

Delta Force is the best film ever made? The sound sure of that. Thanks for letting us know, Swede.

Well ok, I admit. It isn't the best film ever made. But it is a film I have seen at least 20 times.

[Mark Tolch Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mark Tolch]

Yeah the Walmart edition is sufficient for Delta Force. Why didn't Arrow decide on a special edition of Silent Rage (1982) instead?

As for being too long ... lately I've been stopping movies in the middle. I'll go check mail, check a forum or to, write something, get a drink, run an errand, then either start the film again or set it aside until the next day. Most films seem to be running out of juice at around 75 minutes these days. Except Star Trek Into Darkness. 20 minutes into that and the artery in my neck got wired and twitchy and I had to reach for the blood pressure meds. Then I went outside to kick a neighborhood cat off my porch as brutally and savagely as I could. I chased it across the yard fully intending to kill it but it managed to climb up a tree. "You miserable son of a bitch" I said, "you ever come on my porch again and I'll show you just what I think of J.J. Abrams." Feeling somewhat better, I went inside and watched John L. Moxey's The Night Stalker (1972). 74 lean hard satisfying minutes and not a frame is wasted. There's a film that doesn't overstay it's welcome.

I think that I'll skip the Star Trek film. :D

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Specs and extras!!!

SPECIAL FEATURES:

High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the feature, transferred from original film elements by MGM<
Original uncompressed 2.0 PCM stereo Audio
Optional English SDH subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Genre Hijackers: Mark Hartley on Cannon Films - The filmmaker discusses the explosive legacy of Golan and Globus
Chuck Norris Scribe: An Interview with writer James Bruner
May The Delta Force Be With You! - An interview with Commandant Christian Prouteau, founder of the French GIGN and instructor of the first Delta Force
Original Theatrical Trailer
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Graham Humphreys
Collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by author John Kenneth Muir and a contemporary article on Cannon Films, illustrated with original archive stills and posters



RRP: £24.99 £15.99
Region: B
Rating: 15
Cat No: FCD921
Duration: 129 mins
Language: English
Subtitles: English SDH
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audio: 2.0 PCM Stereo
Colour: Colour

And reversible cover art!

[The Silly Swede Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close The Silly Swede]

I very very rarely double-dip. But this is a title I can buy over and over again!

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Delta Force Special Edition Blu-ray Coming From Arrow

Ditto. It will be hard to refuse buying this.

[Paul L Scholar of Sleaze Find all posts View Profile Close Paul L]

The Arrow BD looks pretty much like the MGM BDs released in various territories (including some noticeable edge enhancement in various scenes), with what may be a slightly stronger encode. The presentation may be a smidge stronger because of this, but it's barely noticeable. The real reason for buying the Arrow disc is the contextual material. The 'Genre Hijackers' featurette will tide me over till ELECTRIC BOOGALOO gets released ;)

I agree with Richard on SILENT RAGE. That film desperately needs a decent release.

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Coming soon from Scorpion Releasing...

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Coming on August 13th on #4K from @Shout_Studios: #TheDeltaForce(1986)!

THE DELTA FORCE IS TWO HOURS OF NON-STOP, EXPLOSIVE WALL-TO-WALL ACTION!

When a U.S. passenger plane is seized by vicious hijackers and taken to Beirut, the President calls in The Delta Force — a crack team of commandos led by Colonel Nick Alexander (Lee Marvin, The Dirty Dozen) and Major Scott McCoy (Chuck Norris, Invasion U.S.A.). Against all odds, the men blast into the compound and — taking no prisoners — rescue the hostages. But the mission isn't over yet! A few remaining passengers are being "escorted" to Teheran, initiating a desperate race against time as Alexander and McCoy attempt to save them and avenge America's honor before it's too late.

Bonus Features for UHD/Blu-ray
DISC ONE (4K UHD):

NEW 4K Restoration From The Original Camera Negative
Presented In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible)
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo And 5.1 Surround
DISC TWO (BLU-RAY):

NEW Restoration From The Original Camera Negative
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo And 5.1 Surround
Theatrical Trailer

[Darcy Parker Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Darcy Parker]

It’s good to see more catalog titles coming to 4K, but it really sucks that they’re all coming from boutique labels that charge an arm and a leg. We are almost back to Laserdisc pricing here in Canada for some of this stuff.