The Player (US Version) DVD Region 1

Robert Altman's adaptation of Michael Tolkin's novel gives the notorious director a chance to address perhaps his greatest nemesis: the Hollywood studio system. Disguised as a thriller, the film assembles virtually every famous actor in Hollywood to create an exhilarating blend of real life and fiction. Tim Robbins plays Griffin Mill, a studio executive who begins to fear for his job when upstart Larry Levy's (Peter Gallagher) name becomes a hot topic on the lot. After receiving threatening postcards from an unidentified writer, Griffin tracks down David Kahane (Vincent D'Onofrio), who he thinks is the guilty party. The two argue, with disastrous results. Later, as Griffin struggles to keep his job while trying to distance himself from the law, he finds himself falling in love with Kahane's mysterious girlfriend (Greta Scacchi). THE PLAYER is a vicious satire that exposes the Hollywood industry as fraudulent, weak, and shallow. Altman's film also sends up both the noir genre and filmmaking technique, the latter notably in an extended opening shot which is a sprawling one-take that covers the studio's entire lot and features a series of hysterical pitches by actual screenwriters, including Buck Henry offering forth on his concept for THE GRADUATE 2. Bitter and electric, THE PLAYER ends on an ironic upbeat note that perfectly concludes a stellar picture.

"...What makes THE PLAYER the best and boldest American comedy in years is Altman's wizardry at leavening anger with cathartic wit..." - Peter, Travers (Rolling Stone Critic), Rolling Stone, 04/30/1992

Ranked #8 in Entertainment Weekly's "10 Favorite Films of the 90's" - "...Altman's ticklish satire can stand with his timeless work..." - Owen, Gleiberman (Entertainment Weekly Critic), Entertainment Weekly, 04/01/2000

"...So entertaining, so flip and so genially irreverent that it seems to announce the return of the great gregarous film maker....The members of the huge cast seem to be having a great night out on the town..." - Vincent, Canby (New York Times Critic), New York Times, 04/10/1992

"...THE PLAYER is a true comeback film for Altman -- a return, after more than 15 years, to the infinitely sly and supple virtuosity that marked his great film of the '70s..." - Owen, Gleiberman (Entertainment Weekly Critic), Entertainment Weekly, 04/10/1992

"...An artful stiletto aimed at the bashful heart of Hollywood....An extremely pointed and knowing show-biz dissection..." - Kenneth, Turan (Los Angeles Times Critic), Los Angeles Times, 05/01/1992

"...THE PLAYER is a smart movie, and a funny one. It is also absolutely of our time..." - Roger, Ebert (Critic and screenwriter), Chicago Sun-Times, 04/24/1992

"...[The film] includes the greatest tracking shot this side of TOUCH OF EVIL and cameos from everyone: Bruce Willis, John Cusack, Julia Roberts..." - Daniel, Webb , Total Film, 07/01/2003

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Director:	Robert Altman 羅拔艾特曼 Robert Altman Ｒｏｂｅｒｔ Ａｌｔｍａｎ Robert Altman
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Release Date:	1997-08-22
UPC Code:	794043403224
Language:	English, French
Subtitles:	English, Spanish, French, Slovak
Country of Origin:	United States
Picture Format:	NTSC What is it?
Aspect Ratio:	Letterboxed
Color Information:	Color
Sound Information:	SurroundSound, Dolby Digital 5.1, Digital Sound
Disc Format(s):	DVD
Region Code:	1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it?
Rating:	R (MPAA)
Publisher:	New Line Home Video
Package Weight:	95 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1004377357

Director: Robert Altman

DVD Features:

Region 1
Snap Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Widescreen - 1.77
Audio:
Dolby Digital - English 5.1
Dolby Digital Stereo - French
Dolby Digital Multi-Channel Surround Sound
Additioal Release Material:
Trailer - 1. Original Theatrical
Commentary by Robert Altman, Michael Tolkin,
Robert Altman Featurette
Interactive Features:
Five Deleted Scenes
Special Cameo Menu