Good Condition. DVD Set Adult Nudity Sexual
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The 3-Disc Imperial Edition of Caligula (1979) is a definitive physical media release of the infamous, highly controversial historical drama. Conceived by writer Gore Vidal and directed by Tinto Brass, the film was heavily modified in post-production by Penthouse publisher and producer Bob Guccione, who inserted unsimulated, hardcore footage.
Disc 1: The Main Feature - Officially Unrated (X-Rated)
- The Uncut Theatrical Version: Features the full, unrated 156-minute theatrical release. This cut seamlessly blends Tinto Brass's mainstream dramatic narrative with the explicit, unrated sequences Guccione filmed behind the director's back.
- Theatrical Trailers: Includes the original promotional teasers and the sanitized North American R-rated trailers.
Disc 2: The Alternative Cut & Commentaries - NC-17 or R rated version
- The Pre-Release Version: A 153-minute alternative cut assembled primarily from original negatives. Crucially, it removes the hardcore adult sequences inserted by Guccione, offering a flow closer to the original dramatic vision.
- Cast & Crew Commentaries: Highly praised, candid retrospective audio commentary tracks featuring stars Malcolm McDowell and Helen Mirren, alongside Penthouse on-set reporter Ernest Volkman.
- Vault Footage: Contains 12 alternate or deleted scenes recovered from the production archives (often presented in black and white or without audio tracks).
Disc 3: Documentaries & Extras
- The Making of Caligula Documentary: An hour-long, vintage promotional featurette showcasing on-set footage, construction of the massive Roman sets, and contemporary interviews with Gore Vidal and Bob Guccione.
- Interviews: Individual segments providing conflicting perspectives on the film's legacy, featuring director Tinto Brass (The Orgy of Power), actor John Steiner (My Roman Holiday), and Penthouse Pet Lori Wagner (Caligula's Pet).
- DVD-ROM Supplements: Physical or digital file extras containing PDF scans of Gore Vidal's original 1975 screenplay, script revisions, promotional press kits, and complete digital reprints of the vintage 1980 Penthouse magazine film features
Format: multiple_formats UPC:014381875720 Condition: Used; Good EAN:0014381875720 binding: DVD format: DVD
QDB230717-842
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