Product Details

• Actors: Barbra Streisand, Mandy Patinkin, Amy Irving, Nehemiah Persoff, Steven Hill
• Format: AC-3, Color, Director's Cut, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Subtitles: English, Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: MGM Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: February 3, 2009
• Run Time: 132 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001P5HI4A
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,090 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Disc 1: Theatrical Cut (Widescreen Feature) Director's Extended Cut (Widescreen Feature) with added scenes from Barbra's Archives An Introduction by Barbra Streisand Commentary with Barbra Streisand and Rusty Lemorande Deleted Scenes

Disc 2: Special Features with Materials from Barbra's Archives An Introduction by Barbra Streisand The Director's Reel The Rehearsal Process with Materials from Barbra's Archives An Introduction by Barbra Streisand “Where is it Written?“ Original Rehearsal Concept “Where is it Written?“ Rehearsal/Feature Comparison “No Wonder - Reprise“ Pre-Rehearsal/Feature Comparison “Tomorrow Night“ Pre-Rehearsal Concept “Tomorrow Night“ Pre-Rehearsal/Feature Comparison “Will Someone Ever Look at Me That Way?“ Rehearsal/Feature Comparison “The Moon and I“ Deleted Song Storyboard Sequence “Several Sins a Day“ Deleted Song Storyboard Sequence Barbra's 8mm Concept Film (Play with Narration / Play without Narration) My Wonderful Cast and Crew Production Stills Gallery Portraits Stills Gallery Behind the Scenes Stills Gallery The Recording Studio Stills Gallery Teaser Trailer Theatrical Trail

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45 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yentl FINALLY On DVD on TWO DISC!!!, January 16, 2009

By	Tommywood "tommywood" (NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Ca USA) - See all my reviews

This is actually one of The Few Times that I am Happy To Pay A HIGHER PRICE for an Item! I had pre ordered the One Disc DVD when it was announced on Amazon at a price of $8.99. I ordered it but was Disappointed that it seemed to be skimpy on the extras But I will take this DVD any way I can. I was Pleasantly Surprised when I was informed by Amazon that the one disc was being discontinued and that I would have too order the Two Disc Directors Cut, Didnt have to twist my arm on that one! I am more than Happy to shell out a few more dollars for an extra disc that will be loaded with Extras! This Movie Deserves the Full Treatment! Yentl is The GREATEST of ALL Barbra Streisand Films and is by far her Most Personal Film! I respect Barbra's Professionalism and Integrity in Making Sure that This Movie Received the Proper Treatment for a DVD Release and I know it will have been worth the wait! To Me, The Ending of The Film when Yentl is on that Ship and Singing "A Piece of Sky" is one of the greatest scenes in Cinema History, Gives me Goose Bumps everytime I see it. HERE IS A RUNDOWN OF THE DVD FEATURES: Yentl Director's Extended Edition.


Bonus Features:
Disc 1:
**Theatrical Cut (Widescreen Feature)
**Director's Extended Cut (Widescreen Feature) with added scenes from Barbra's Archives

**In 1983, I was told the film had to be no more than two hours long. I was grateful when the studio allowed me to have another fourteen minutes. But it would have been nice tohave these additional scenes included. So here they are. Barbra

**An Introduction by Barbra Streisand
**Commetary with Barbra Streisand and Rusty Lemorande
**Deleted Scenes

Disc 2:

**Special Features with Materials from Barbra's Archives
**An Introduction by Barbra Streisand
**The Director's Reel
**The Rehearsal Process with Materials from Barbra's Archives
*An Introduction by Barbra Streisand
*Where is it Written? Original Rehearsal Concept
*Where is it Written? Rehearsal/Feature Comparison
*No Wonder - Reprise Pre-Rehearsal/Feature Comparison
*Tomorrow Night Pre-Rehearsal Concept
*Tomorrow Night Pre-Rehearsal/Feature Comparison
*Will Someone Ever Look at MeThat Way? Rehearsal/Feature Comparison

**The Moon and I Deleted Song Storyboard Sequence
**Several Sins a Day Deleted Song Storyboard Sequence
**Barbra's 8mm Concept Film (Play with Narration / Play without Narration)
**My Wonderful Cast and Crew
**Production Stills Gallery
**Portraits Stills Gallery
**Behind the Scenes Stills Gallery
**The Recording Studio Stills Gallery
**Teaser Trailer
**Theatrical Trail

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Huge gift for fans, February 5, 2009

By	barry (Boston, MA United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

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Finally!! YENTL is on dvd! For all us Barbra fans YENTL was an amazing tour de force without comparison and as years have gone by it seemed as if Barbra had forgotten us and that it would never be released on dvd. Well, the wait was definitely worth it for it is presented here as an exquisite 2-disc Director's Cut which far surpasses any expectations I had.

First, we get a brief intro of Barbra today talking about the film. Then there is YENTL. The video presentation is so crisp and clear it is as if it was filmed today. It shows no age whatsoever. And the music. This glorious soundtrack contains some of Bartbra's best work beginning with PAPA CAN YOU HEAR ME. All music is glorious and all your surround speakers will be put to excellent use. The audio is strong even when there is no music. Dialogue is strong and background surround sound is plentiful.

We all know that YENTL was a cherished experience of love for Barbra and here she shares that joy with us. We get the original theatrical version of the film, an extended director's cut with added footage from Barbra's archives and a splendid commentary track. I usually don't listen to these. But here Barbra explains all that was behind each scene of the movie for her. It is amazing to see how she made her decisions and what the experience was like. To see the steps she took to make her dream come true is very informative. And it does not end here. The second disc has added features aplenty. There are featurettes. We see Barbra filming while she is acting and directing at the same time. We see home movies she took during the filming. And we see some songs that didn't make the cut of the final film.

Now I just want to address all the people who have been griping about how the dvd was originally listed at a much lower price and have anger at Amazon for any preorders being raised in price. Amazon actually does people a huge favor and lists an item when there is the slightest info on its release. The original price was based on the knowledge they had and not the final product. When the studio gave them the true retail price they listed it and when the item details were available they were listed asap. I am grateful to Amazon for letting me know a product I desire is in the works.

Now back to YENTL. Barbra has delivered and given us an amazing gift with this 2-disc Director's Cut of YENTL and picture, sound and features are all amazing. I highly recommend this dvd not only to Barbra fans but to all fans of quality cinema. I always felt this film was underrated. Her directing here is superb as well as her exemplary acting and beautiful/expressive singing. This film is one for the history books.

22 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FINALLY!!!, January 15, 2009

By	G. Rodriguez (Newark, New Jersey) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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FINALLY! The 2 DVD Director's Cut for the movie Yentl will be released... I've been waiting for a long time for this movie to be released. I fell head over heels for this movie the very first moment I saw it. I would recommend it to ANYONE (actually, I've already recommended it to friends). Unfortunately, it's not shown on television very often; but, it doesn't matter anymore. I'll soon have my own copy. It is definitely a classic. I can't wait to receive it.