Buster Keaton Rides Again / Helicopter Canada (Region Free)

Buster Keaton Rides Again & Helicopter Canada

Two unforgettable cinematic journeys through 60s Canada!

BUSTER KEATON RIDES AGAIN – In the autumn of 1964, just over a year before his death, Buster Keaton travelled to Canada to makeThe Railrodder, a silent short that would turn out to be one of his final films. Documenting this mobile production in fascinating and unexpected detail,Buster Keaton Rides Againoffers a rare glimpse of the comedy legends temperament, philosophies, hobbies, marriage (his third), and occasionally combative creative process. Canadian International Pictures fondly presents this intimate look at one of cinemas most enduring legends. In addition, this disc includesThe Railrodderand six other shorts by director andBuster Keaton Rides Againco-star Gerald Potterton (The Rainbow Boys, Heavy Metal).

HELICOPTER CANADA – Made in celebration of the Canadian centennial, this Oscar-nominated documentary offers a stunning aerial exploration of the countrys vast and varied landscape. Featuring impressive widescreen cinematography by director Eugene Boyko, amusingly irreverent commentary, and even a cameo by The Beatles, this enchantingly oddball time capsule brings Canadiana to new heights. In honour of the films debt to the sprawling Cinerama travelogues of the 50s, this disc also includes a presentation of Helicopter Canada in the Smilebox format, simulating the effect of a curved screen.

Special Features:

• New 2K transfers from the 35mm interpositives
• Alternate 2.76:1 and Smilebox presentations of Helicopter Canada
• Audio commentary with Gerald Potterton and David De Volpi onBuster Keaton Rides AgainandThe Railrodder
• Hors-d’oeuvre(1960, 7 min.)
• My Financial Career(1962, 7 min.)
• Christmas Tree Decoration(1963, 5 min.)
• The Ride(1963, 7 min.)
• The Railrodder(1965, 25 min.)
• The Quiet Racket(1966, 7 min.)
• The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones(1983, 8 min.)
• Bonus short:Canada the Land(1970, 8 min.)
• Booklet featuring an interview with Gerald Potterton
• Reversiblesleeve
• English SDH subtitles for all 10 films
• Region Free Blu-ray

Directed by:John Spotton, Eugene Boyko
Starring:Buster Keaton, Eleanor Keaton, Gerald Potterton, Stanley Jackson, The Beatles
Year:1965,1966
Cert: TBC
Format: Blu-ray
Region: ABC
CIPBD001
EAN:5060974680399
106 min (combined) /1.33:1, 2.35:1 / English Mono