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Directed by Richard Marquand
USA 1985
A classic
neo-noir
and a definitive 1980s erotic thriller, Jagged Edge stars Jeff Bridges (Fat
City, Winter Kills)
as a dashing newspaper publisher accused of brutally slaying his rich socialite
wife in order to inherit her fortune. Glenn Close (Fatal Attraction) plays the
high-achieving female attorney who is compromised when she enters into a torrid
and steamy love affair with the accused. *** A grisly homicide... a sensational trial... a forbidden affair it's Jagged Edge, a razor-sharp suspense thriller about crime, punishment and passion. Jeff Bridges is the prime suspect and Glenn Close plays the attorney who falls in love with him. When a San Francisco socialite is viciously murdered, her publisher-husband, Jack Forrester (Bridges), is accused of committing the crime. Teddy Barnes (Close) decides to defend the charming, manipulative Jack, only to disregard legal ethics by having an affair with him. With the help of private eye Sam Ransom (Robert Loggia), she takes on a ruthless District Attorney (Peter Coyote) who's using the case as a political stepping stone. However, a startling revelation puts Teddy in jeopardy of becoming the next victim of the Jagged Edge. |
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Theatrical Release: September 5th, 1985 (TIFF)
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Distribution | Image Entertainment - Region 'A' - Blu-ray | Indicator - Region 'B' - Blu-ray |
Runtime | 1:48:42.516 | 1:48:43.225 |
Video |
1.85 :1 1080P Single-layered Blu-rayDisc Size: 24,040,408,631 bytesFeature: 23,356,317,696 bytes Video Bitrate: 24.01 MbpsCodec: MPEG-4 AVC Video |
1.85 :1 1080P Dual-layered Blu-rayDisc Size: 42,394,595,894 bytesFeature: 34,403,257,920 bytes Video Bitrate: 34.56 MbpsCodec: MPEG-4 AVC Video |
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Audio | DTS-HD Master Audio English 3045 kbps 5.1 / 48 kHz / 3045 kbps / 24-bit (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 24-bit) |
LPCM Audio English
2304 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 2304 kbps / 24-bit Dolby Digital Audio English 192 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 192 kbps |
Subtitles | English (SDH), Spanish, none | English (SDH), None |
Features |
Release Information: Studio: Image Entertainment
1.85 :1 1080P Single-layered Blu-rayDisc Size: 24,040,408,631 bytesFeature: 23,356,317,696 bytes Video Bitrate: 24.01 MbpsCodec: MPEG-4 AVC Video
Edition Details: • Theatrical Trailer (1.57 - 480i)
Standard Blu-ray Case Chapters 16 |
Release Information: Studio: Indicator
1.85 :1 1080P Dual-layered Blu-rayDisc Size: 42,394,595,894 bytesFeature: 34,403,257,920 bytes Video Bitrate: 34.56 MbpsCodec: MPEG-4 AVC Video
Edition Details: • The Guardian Interview with Jeff Bridges (1990, 58 mins): archival audio recording of the legendary actor in conversation with critic Geoff Andrew at the National Film Theatre, London• Killer Business (2021, 23:01): acclaimed screenwriter Joe Eszterhas revisits one of his favourite scripts • Cutting Edge (2021, 16:33): editor Sean Barton recalls his time working on the film • Music of Loneliness (2021, 9:11): analysis of John Barry’s score by author and musicologist David Huckvale • Original theatrical trailer (1:58) Radio spot (0:32) • Image gallery: promotional and publicity material (0:30) • Limited edition exclusive 36-page booklet with a new essay by Maitland McDonagh, extracts from archival interviews with director Richard Marquand, a look at the making of the film, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and film credits
Transparent Blu-ray Case inside slipcase Chapters 12 |
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Blu-ray
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On their
Blu-ray,
Indicator offer the choice of a DTS-HD Master 5.1 surround or a linear PCM
2.0 channel track (both 24-bit) in the
original English language. Jagged Edge
surprisingly
has a sparse few aggressive moments but there is some separation found
in the courtroom, beach waves / wind
and brief scene with horses. I couldn't identify strong differences
between the
Blu-rays
but Indicator may have an edge (no pun) and does offer the stereo track
option. The score is by the iconic John Barry (Inside
Moves,
The
Whisperers, Boom, Deadfall,
The Chase, Midnight
Cowboy, Dances
With Wolves and the Bond themes
among his many credits) perfectly
supporting the 'attack', 'tension', 'romance' and 'revelation' sequences. Indicator offer optional English
(SDH) subtitles on their Region 'B'
Blu-ray.
The Image Entertainment disc only had an SD
trailer as a supplement. The Indicator
Blu-ray
Richard Marquand's Jagged Edge
was part of a mid-80's wave of solid murder thrillers that had a romance
angle - following after 1981's
Body Heat, before
Fatal Attraction (with Glenn Close contrastingly playing the
'murderous paramour') and
Sea of Love
while prefacing 90's efforts like Paul Verhoeven's
Basic Instinct. This also could be viewed as a suspenseful
courtroom drama as we spend ample time there with surprise revelations.
It's certainly above-average entertainment and part of our
neo-noir
listing. Jagged Edge has strong performances from Bridges, Close,
Coyote and Loggia. It's one of those film you love to tuck into - with
twists and turns - adeptly
realized by Marquand. So nice to see Indicator provide a real Blu-ray
package in their usual complete fashion. Easily, it is the one to own.
Absolutely recommended!
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