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Directed by John Ford
USA 1958

 

The legendary John Ford directs screenwriter Frank S. Nugent’s adaptation of Edwin O’Connor’s novel, the barn-burning political film/character study, The Last Hurrah (1958). The singular Spencer Tracy stars as an old-school Irish-American pol, mayor of “a New England City” that just might be Boston; as he faces a potentially rough fifth campaign, he is observed by his journalist nephew (Jeffrey Hunter), fighting charges of graft and abuse of power even as he is assisted and/or opposed by a gallery of colorful characters. The extraordinary supporting cast includes Pat O’Brien, Basil Rathbone, Donald Crisp, James Gleason, Ricardo Cortez, et al; the film was gloriously shot by Charles Lawton, Jr. (The Lady from Shanghai).

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Theatrical Release: October 22nd, 1958 (Boston, Massachusetts)

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Review: Twilight Time - Region FREE - Blu-ray

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Runtime 2:01:06.300   
Video

Disc Size: 34,539,375,166 bytes

Feature Size: 34,401,994,752 bytes

Average Bitrate: 29.99 Mbps

Dual-layered Blu-ray MPEG-4 AVC Video

NOTE: The Vertical axis represents the bits transferred per second. The Horizontal is the time in minutes.
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DTS-HD Master Audio English 1876 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 1876 kbps / 24-bit (DTS Core: 2.0 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 24-bit)
Isolated Score:

DTS-HD Master Audio English 1600 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 1600 kbps / 24-bit (DTS Core: 2.0 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 24-bit)
Commentary:

DTS-HD Master Audio English 1978 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 1978 kbps / 24-bit (DTS Core: 2.0 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 24-bit)
Subtitles English (SDH), None
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Release Information:
Studio: Twilight Time

Aspect Ratio:
Original Aspect Ratio 1.85:1

Disc Size: 34,539,375,166 bytes

Feature Size: 34,401,994,752 bytes

Average Bitrate: 29.99 Mbps

Dual-layered Blu-ray MPEG-4 AVC Video

 

Edition Details:
• Isolated Music Track
• Audio Commentary with Film Historians Lem Dobbs, Julie Kirgo, and Nick Redman
• Original Theatrical Trailer (3:07)

 Blu-ray Release Date: October, 2018
Transparent Blu-ray Case
Chapters: 24

 

 

Comments:

NOTE: The below Blu-ray captures were taken directly from the Blu-ray disc.

The Twilight Time 1080P transfer is in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio on another dual-layered Blu-ray with a high bitrate. The HD presentation looks quite strong with rich deep black levels and impressive contrast. The Blu-ray visuals are tight and very clean - a stunning HD presentation.

Twilight Time again give the option of a DTS-HD Master 2.0 channel stereo transfer at 24-bit in the original English language. There aren't an abundance of effects - some crowd noises and arrangements by Paul Sawtell, George Duning, Arthur Morton etc. of notable music in one sequence like St. Matthew Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach. This music is available in an isolated track option. There are optional English (SDH) subtitles on the region FREE Blu-ray disc.

Aside from the isolated score option the extras include a detailed audio commentary with film historians Lem Dobbs, Julie Kirgo, and Nick Redman with mention of many of the production's facets including John Ford, Tracy and many of the supporting cast. There is also a trailer.

The Last Hurrah harkens to days when politics were much simpler... but still depictive. Spencer Tracy is ingratiating and there is some thematic humor. Ford's storytelling indicates his mastery of cinema and this is well worth a visitation. The, film, a/v presentation and commentary have very strong value and this Blu-ray is whole-heartedly recommended.

Gary Tooze

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