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11-30-2001, 03:55 AM

Hi, I'm new to this forum and I'm not really sure if this has been discussed, but here goes. Are there any plans to release "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" in a special edition anytime soon? This is one of the greatest and most beloved of American films, yet the DVD is the skimpiest for a major release yet (not even a trailer!!!). So I'm hoping something better is in the works.

***1138*** · 11-30-2001, 04:13 AM

Welcome to the forum sewheele!

This is from the HTF chat with Wanrer transcripted over at the Bits:

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[SethLevi] Hi, can we expect RSDL versions of "Amadeus", "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Strangers on a Train" in the near future? If so, will they feature new transfers? Thanks and great job on "Citizen Kane".

[Warner] Yes to the first two.

I think they're going to redo the Cuckoo's Nest withint he next year.

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Lord Crumb · 11-30-2001, 03:32 PM

Oh man, that would be sweet. I love that film!

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Bowman · 11-30-2001, 04:22 PM

The special edition laserdisc of "Cuckoo's Nest" is one of the reasons I still love and own laserdiscs.

What a great set! Hopefully the same materials will be included on the DVD. The documentary is great and Milos Forman does a sparse, but informative, commentary track.

***Wirehed*** · 11-30-2001, 07:18 PM

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Originally posted by Bowman:
[b]The special edition laserdisc of "Cuckoo's Nest" is one of the reasons I still love and own laserdiscs.

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Me too. The box is great. It has a real wire fence on the front over a photo of Jack looking out. neat. This is how a SE should be done.

Underpants · 11-30-2001, 08:02 PM

Extras would be great, but even just a decent transfer would be welcome. There is one particularly troublesome scene when medications are being handed out, where it gets all blurry, zoomed in, weird looking for a minute as I recall.

retroboy · 12-02-2001, 08:32 AM

A few months ago the Digital Bits reported that Warner was indeed releasing a special edition of the film on DVD sometime in 2002. I once read a review of the current disc and it was reported that the scene in which Jack Nicholson chokes Louise Fletcher was strangely omitted; I've hesitated and held out for a proper release of one of my favorite films.

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11-30-2001, 03:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
sewheele	One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest: SE? Hi, I'm new to this forum and I'm not really sure if this has been discussed, but here goes. Are there any plans to release "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" in a special edition anytime soon? This is one of the greatest and most beloved of American films, yet the DVD is the skimpiest for a major release yet (not even a trailer!!!). So I'm hoping something better is in the works.

11-30-2001, 03:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lord Crumb Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Hiding behind my friggin' couch after watching "THE EYE".	Oh man, that would be sweet. I love that film! ------------------ _________________________ Karma is only vengeance without the satisfaction

11-30-2001, 04:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bowman Actor Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: El Paso, TX	The special edition laserdisc of "Cuckoo's Nest" is one of the reasons I still love and own laserdiscs. What a great set! Hopefully the same materials will be included on the DVD. The documentary is great and Milos Forman does a sparse, but informative, commentary track.

11-30-2001, 08:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
Underpants Banned Join Date: Nov 2001	Extras would be great, but even just a decent transfer would be welcome. There is one particularly troublesome scene when medications are being handed out, where it gets all blurry, zoomed in, weird looking for a minute as I recall.

12-02-2001, 08:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
retroboy Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Rock 'n' Roll High School	A few months ago the Digital Bits reported that Warner was indeed releasing a special edition of the film on DVD sometime in 2002. I once read a review of the current disc and it was reported that the scene in which Jack Nicholson chokes Louise Fletcher was strangely omitted; I've hesitated and held out for a proper release of one of my favorite films.