The Disappearance (1977)
Blu-ray Company Release: Twilight Time
Starring: Donald Sutherland, Francine Racette, David
Hemmings
Plot: Thriller about a contract killer whose wife has
disappeared. When he is hired by an international organization to carry out a
"shy" or hit, he suspects they are connected with her disappearance.
My Review and Thoughts:
Film: (4/5)
Here is an extraordinary film that has been forgotten by Cinema lovers but thankfully to the wonderful company Twilight Time they have given it an outlet of perfection on their part. This is a movie that showcases all the beauty of mystery, suspense, and a deep thriller. A true eye-opening experience. It surprises me that more people don't talk about it. It surprises me that it's been lost by time basically. It's a film that's a must see, because it's a different type of experience. It's a wonderful jigsaw puzzle of mystery.
Here is an extraordinary film that has been forgotten by Cinema lovers but thankfully to the wonderful company Twilight Time they have given it an outlet of perfection on their part. This is a movie that showcases all the beauty of mystery, suspense, and a deep thriller. A true eye-opening experience. It surprises me that more people don't talk about it. It surprises me that it's been lost by time basically. It's a film that's a must see, because it's a different type of experience. It's a wonderful jigsaw puzzle of mystery.
This bleeds the tension off the screen for the viewer. It's
like Hitchcock style. It has a deep woven intrigue that has to be picked
a part. This fills you with a feeling of emotion that you try to experience
what the truth is. What is all the secrets? Just what is the happening?
It is based on the novel Echoes of Celandine by Derek
Marlowe. Marlowe was a brilliant author. Truly an amazing man that could
capture stories on paper. He created many, many books and wrote for television and
theater and was a playwright. He was a master at Words. Sadly he died at a very
young age of 58 from leukemia, after a brain hemorrhage during a liver
transplant. He will never be missed in the literature world because his stories
still stand today as being memorable and unforgettable.
Now there are two versions of this movie, one is 91 minutes
and the other is the director’s cut which is 101 minutes. I am reviewing both versions original version lovingly remastered and also the director’s
cut thankfully because of Twilight Time. Both versions are great. Something that needs to be spoken about is the soundtrack. The music score
is flawless. The composer Robert Joseph Farnon is amazing. He shined with this
film. The thriller and dark haunting persona leaves you in amazement at the
grasp and tension the music builds. Farnon did one of my favorite television
series of all time the 1960's The Prisoner.
A wonderful cast of characters built by truly talented
performers. Starring the amazing Donald Sutherland as your main actor. He plays
Jay Mallory a Hitman. His wife has gone missing and the intrigue and suspicion
builds as he tries to trace and understand just what is happening.
Also starring in a small part, the extraordinary and one-of-a-kind David
Hemmings as Edward. David was a master talent of the screen. He was a stylish and sophisticated actor that
every part he ever did he owned. He graced cinema with all the wonders that
only a master talent could do. He brought such a deep thought-provoking reality
too his characters throughout his career. He starred in so many films that
stand out. He starred in one of my favorite films of all time Dario
Argento's Deep Red. He sadly died of a heart attack at the very young age of
62.
You have a wonderful cast of actors gracing this film, John
Hurt, David Warner, Christopher Plummer, Virginia McKenna.
This was directed by Stuart Cooper who is an actor, writer
and director. Most will probably remember him as Roscoe Lever in 67's The Dirty
Dozen. He directed the wonderful 1975's Overlord which is a stunning film and
is a must see. His craft in creating The Disappearance on screen I feel is a
gifted achievement. Sadly this film is often overlooked and for some reason
people tend to dislike it and that's a true shame. I think its well-thought-out
film. A mysteriously crafted and darker tone. A great suspense Intrigue,
thriller and most of all a stunning drama.
Another flawless example of Twilight Time's ultimate perfection in given an outlet of forgotten and hard to find films. Twilight Time aced this Blu-ray once again for the lover of cinema.
Audio/Video: (5/5)
I have seen this film many times and this is the best vibrant High Definition I have ever seen it in. Twilight Time did an amazing job.
Extras: (5/5)
It was amazing seeing the uncut version eventhough it was in standard definition but finally seeing it whole for the first time was well worth this Twilight Time Blu-ray buy.
Overall Product Review: (5/5)
An old mystery suspense thriller that is very enjoyable. Seeing it so lovingly remastered in audio and video is priceless. Twilight Time did a wonderful job as always.
Another flawless example of Twilight Time's ultimate perfection in given an outlet of forgotten and hard to find films. Twilight Time aced this Blu-ray once again for the lover of cinema.
Audio/Video: (5/5)
I have seen this film many times and this is the best vibrant High Definition I have ever seen it in. Twilight Time did an amazing job.
LANGUAGE: English
VIDEO: 1080p High Definition / 1.85:1
AUDIO: English 1.0 DTS-HD MA MONO
1977 / Color
91 MINUTES
Rated: R
Extras: (5/5)
It was amazing seeing the uncut version eventhough it was in standard definition but finally seeing it whole for the first time was well worth this Twilight Time Blu-ray buy.
Isolated Score Track
An Interview with Stuart Cooper (10.00)
THE DISAPPEARANCE Original Director's Cut (101 minutes) presented
in standard definition
An excerpt from the re-edited and re-scored U.S. release
version (15.27) presented in standard definition
Overall Product Review: (5/5)
An old mystery suspense thriller that is very enjoyable. Seeing it so lovingly remastered in audio and video is priceless. Twilight Time did a wonderful job as always.
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