Actors: Frank Sinatra, Sterling Hayden, James Gleason, Nancy Gates
Directors: Lewis Allen
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT
DVD Release Date: December 4, 2012
Run Time: 76 minutes
Film: 4 out of 5 stars
Extras: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Frank Sinatra is known for his wonderful voice but some forget what a fantastic actor he is as well! Sinatra comes back right after his Oscar-winning turn from “From Here to Eternity” playing the role of a psychopathic hit man. It is awesome to see “Ol’ Blue Eyes” get a chance to play the baddie. Image Entertainment has done a wonderful job restoring this film to Blu-ray since it was transferred from the Original 35mm Studio Fine Grain Master Print. So the presentation on Blu-ray could not get any better. Fans of Sinatra should not miss this film and Blu-ray. Did mention it would make a wonderful Christmas gift for all dads! Hint, Hint!
Official Premise: Terror comes to the sleepy small town of Suddenly when a cold-blooded assassin takes a family hostage. Now, the clock is ticking and every precious second counts as they band together to stop this methodical killer before he can carry out his shocking plan. Academy Award-winner Frank Sinatra (From Here to Eternity) gives a “tour de force” (The New York Times) performance in the most astonishing role of his career. Sterling Hayden (The Killing) costars as the sheriff who is pitted against this cool and cunning psychopath in a tense battle of wills. Available in pristine HD with superior picture and sound, this is the definitive collector’s edition of this controversial classic of unnerving suspense.
For a film that is nearly 60 years old, it looks stunning within it’s 1080p transfer. The audio track included is a DTS-HD master Audio 1.o track, which also works very well with this low-budget film noir thriller. The special features are primarily commentary track but are worth the purchase alone. There is a brand new audio commentary track from Frank Sinatra Jr, which is a must listen. There is also a brand new audio commentary track with Dr. Drew Casper, a Professor of American Film. It is more fact based but still very informative. There is a bonus short film included directed by Francis Thompson “N.Y., N.Y.: A Day in New York (1957)” and featuring amazing music from Gene Forrell. Lastly there is an image gallery included.
