Bad Lieutenant French or Australian edition?

jrsl76 · 07-16-07, 08:31 PM

Does anyone know about either of these 2 releases. A web search indicates the Australian release is a special edition and the limited info on DVD Aficionado indicates the French is as well.

Jah-Wren Ryel · 07-17-07, 01:44 AM

Ah, the "Bad Lieutenant Uncut Edition" also known as the "Harvey Keitel isn't Really Jewish Edition."

animatedude · 07-17-07, 04:00 AM

i find it hard to believe that Lion's Gate won't release a SE at some point.

Giggles · 07-17-07, 04:24 AM

Unfortunately I know nothing about Australian edition, but the French has nice extras and one big minus - French subtitles are forced. This is the one thing that always annoyed me about many French releases.

Michael A · 07-17-07, 08:03 PM

If the back cover is accurate, the Australian release is feature only - no extras

hulka · 07-19-07, 06:36 AM

The French DVD edition of the film features improper NTSC to PAL conversion. That, coupled with the forced French subtitles, makes the film unwatchable. However, I bought it for the extras (specifically the documentary on Abel Ferrara). The documentary is good, but the reply value is only above average. In short, only buy the French edition if you really want to see the documentary. If you want a decent presentation of the film, then look elsewhere.

P.S. An R1 special edition would be nice. The inclusion of the original soundtrack music by Schooly D would be cool as well, but that's not happening. I am glad that I found a VHS copy of the film with the original soundtrack still intact. It only cost me a dollar. Good stuff.

JonnyTanna · 03-22-11, 04:20 PM

Muchos apologies for Ultra Necro-Bumping, but regarding hulka's post, I was wondering which VHS version featured the Schooly D soundtrack?

Is it the rental or the retail? More info would be appreciated, as I would like to post this on wikipedia (since they're always lacking in detail).

07-16-07, 08:31 PM	#1
jrsl76 DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,314	Bad Lieutenant French or Australian edition? Does anyone know about either of these 2 releases. A web search indicates the Australian release is a special edition and the limited info on DVD Aficionado indicates the French is as well. __________________ Recent Additions: *BDs* - My Obligitory DVD List

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animatedude DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,991	i find it hard to believe that Lion's Gate won't release a SE at some point. __________________ Life Is Beautiful.

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Giggles Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 727	Unfortunately I know nothing about Australian edition, but the French has nice extras and one big minus - French subtitles are forced. This is the one thing that always annoyed me about many French releases. __________________ My DVDs My Texas Chainsaw Massacre collection My SAW collection

07-19-07, 06:36 AM	#6
hulka Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 119	The French DVD edition of the film features improper NTSC to PAL conversion. That, coupled with the forced French subtitles, makes the film unwatchable. However, I bought it for the extras (specifically the documentary on Abel Ferrara). The documentary is good, but the reply value is only above average. In short, only buy the French edition if you really want to see the documentary. If you want a decent presentation of the film, then look elsewhere. P.S. An R1 special edition would be nice. The inclusion of the original soundtrack music by Schooly D would be cool as well, but that's not happening. I am glad that I found a VHS copy of the film with the original soundtrack still intact. It only cost me a dollar. Good stuff. __________________ "You didn't die. Don't say you're sorry. You didn't die. I know you didn't die. You'll be okay; you're just sick."

03-22-11, 04:20 PM	#7
JonnyTanna New Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1	Schooly D On VHS Muchos apologies for Ultra Necro-Bumping, but regarding hulka's post, I was wondering which VHS version featured the Schooly D soundtrack? Is it the rental or the retail? More info would be appreciated, as I would like to post this on wikipedia (since they're always lacking in detail).

07-17-07, 01:44 AM	#2
Jah-Wren Ryel DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,381	Ah, the "Bad Lieutenant Uncut Edition" also known as the "Harvey Keitel isn't Really Jewish Edition."

07-17-07, 08:03 PM	#5
Michael A Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 58	If the back cover is accurate, the Australian release is feature only - no extras