My copy was delivered earlier this week. Some say Moore was miscast, but he does fine IMO. Great supporting cast too. I always liked this film.
I think anyone who has the DVD will find the upgrade worthwhile. Nothing really to speak of in terms of extras apart from a trailer and also the ability to play the film with the FFOLKES title rather than NORTH SEA HIJACK.
Great score by Michael J Lewis. I know he put it out on a promo years back, but I'm surprised a label hasn't issued the score 'properly'...
It inspired me to start re-reading Jack Davies' original novel, which is also excellent and generally the film is very close the the book, which spends much more time fleshing out the characters. Worth a read if you can find it second hand. I don't think it's difficult to locate.
Kino Lorber have dated and detailed two upcoming Blu-ray releases: Gary Sherman's Wanted Dead or Alive and Andrew V. McLaglen's ffolkes (1980).
ffolkes
Synopsis: Synopsis: Gripping tale about a group of terrorists who threaten to blow up two North Sea oil rigs by using a stolen ship as a floating bomb. A counter-terrorist is hired by the British government to capture the vessel and bring the villains to justice. Starring Roger Moore, James Mason, Anthony Perkins, Michael Parks, Jack Watson, and George Baker.
Special Features and Technical Specs: Audio Commentary by Film Historians Howard S. Berger and Nathaniel Thompson Reversible Art Theatrical Trailer Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature STREET DATE: OCTOBER 1.
