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Actors: Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, Kirk Douglas, Rhonda Fleming, Richard Webb
Directors: Jacques Tourneur
Writers: Daniel Mainwaring, Frank Fenton, James M. Cain
Producers: Robert Sparks, Warren Duff
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, Subtitled, NTSC
Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)
Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 1
Rated:
NR
Not Rated
Studio: Turner Home Ent
DVD Release Date: July 6, 2004
Run Time: 97 minutes
Average Customer Review: 278 customer reviews
ASIN: B000244EYW
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MICHAEL STONEHILL

WARNER'S NEW BLU RAY OF "OUT OF THE PAST" IS ONE OF THE BEST OF THE YEAR

August 27, 2014

Format: Blu-rayVerified Purchase

Anyone who had any doubts about the use of the Blu-ray format when it comes to old black and white films can put all those doubts away. Having just viewed Warner's new Blu-ray of Jacques Tourneur's "Out of the Past"(1947) I'm still overwhelmed by the absolute pristine video of this classic film noir now a part of Warner's Archive Collection. For those who might be concerned, this is "not" a DVD-R as are most of the titles in the WAC. Warner's has started to release some of it's classic films on Blu-ray through it's Archive Collection which have been previously released on standard DVD. That includes "Out of the Past" which was one of the five films in Volume One of it's "Film Noir Classics Collection" from ten years ago. But the difference between that DVD and this new Blu-ray is simply stunning. According to published reports, Warner's gave "Out of the Past" a very high bitrate(34.57) for this transfer and needless to say the results are astounding. It's simply beautiful. I don't know if the restoration team at Warner's had the original negative to work with but it sure looks like it. The cinematography by Nicholas Musuraca is not only enhanced on Blu-ray but probably hasn't looked this good since it's original theatrical run. The story is complicated(lots of twists and turns) but concerns a former private detective, played by Robert Mitchum(one of his best early performances) who is trying to live a quiet existence in order to break from his past life. However, other people have other ideas. That's all I'm going to say about the story. Jacques Tourneur's tight direction is heavy on mood development and it's those developments which makes this film one of the most stylish and interesting film noirs of all time. All this is brought to new life on Blu-ray with even the smallest details front and center. Blacks are very prominent, especially in the night scenes with shadows and lights never looking so good. Tourneur gives his actors lots of close-ups and this is really where the smallest details are evident. You can clearly see the perfectly combed hair on Robert Mitchum and Kirk Douglas' heads. The costumes and sets are more prominent and even the famous cigarette smoke(there's a lot of smoking) becomes part of each scene and takes on a life of it's own. There are no vertical lines, white specks, torn frames, or any other damage to the picture itself which makes viewing the film all the more enjoyable. As good as Mitchum is in his part, the film really belongs to Jane Greer who gives one of the great femme fatale performances in film noir history as Kathy Moffat. It's right up there with Barbara Stanwyck's performance as Phyllis Dietrichson in "Double Indemnity" and viewers will be just as shocked by the ending. The audio(DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono) has been improved also(you'll probably have to lower the volume on your remote) with dialogue and background noises being crystal clear. Location shots of Lake Tahoe, Mexico City and San Francisco are also sharp and clear. "Out of the Past" is 97 minutes(Aspect Ratio: 1.37:1 and only contains the following subtitle: English SDH. Special feature include a commentary by film noir historian James Ursini(Note: the Blu-ray disc itself is housed in one of those eco-cutout cases so you may want to switch to more solid & sturdy Blu-ray case for added protection). If you love film noir then Warner's new Blu-ray of "Out of the Past" is essential to any film library or collection. Hopefully we'll see more film noir titles from the Warner vaults in the future. "Out of the Past" comes very highly recommended.

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Masaka

Good Story; Frustrating, but Good

July 29, 2018

Format: DVDVerified Purchase

To say I "love" this film is a hard one because the story is a heavy one. Yet it's worth the 5 stars for storyline and -----well-----Robert Mitchum. I'll watch anything with him in it, just to spend an hour or two of enjoyment. He plays a mysterious man with a lot of secrets that keep you guessing through fully half of the film---probably more. Without giving the ending away, let me just say that, as a woman, I'll never understand how a man goes back over and over again, and on the least whim, to a woman who is no good, deceptive, has treated him badly, but with one coy bat of a lash, he'll sell out all that's good and run back to her. I've seen it in real life and played out in this film. Still.....it IS Robert Mitchum......

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Dusty Kramer

Rock-jawed Robert Mitchum is perfect in this role as the wayward detective

March 29, 2018

I consider this 1947 film to be one of the all time suspense classics and truly typifies film noir which had its zenith in the '40s and '50s. The cast is robust and outstanding. Direction and editing is equal to the quality performances of the cast. Rock-jawed Robert Mitchum is perfect in this role as the wayward detective. Two well selected screen beauties, Jane Greer and Rhonda Fleming, add to the visual delight even for today's audiences. Actually, the entire cast is top notch in this film. This film is a top pick for many old movie buffs, and for good reason.

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Jack E. Levic

ROBERT MITCHUM AT HIS FINEST FILM NOIR GEM

December 12, 2012

I've said it before, but they don't make movies like this anymore. Gone are the days when movies centered around great stories and great actors. It wasn't about the visual effects but rather a meaty and addictive story. I'm not sure I have seen a Robert Mitchum film before so it was a delight to see him at his peak. I never thought of him as handsome but yes, he is in a definite manly way. Add in the absolutely gorgeous Jane Greer and Rhonda Flemming and the film has a character long lost to modern film. Director Jacques Tourneur obviously put his heart into the film. I have seen a number of Tourneur films from the 40's when he teamed with producer Val Lewton and directed several low budget horror films for RKO Studios. He moved on to other films and he created a film noir masterpiece.
Although OUT OF THE PAST follows the film noir genre, it also has a number of differences. Much of the film is set outdoors or often in well-lit interiors but there is the usual sprinkling of shadowy night scenes and dark interiors that helped give film noir its name.
In film noir, we always have a troubled man getting involved with the wrong sort of people. If you are in a film noir movie and a gorgeous "dame" walks in dripping in fur and jewels, you should know to run and run fast. Trouble and mayhem has just walked into your life. This time it is the lovely and mysterious Kathy Moffat (Jane Greer) who will be the downfall of Jeff Bailey (Robert Mitchum). Bailey runs a service station in a quiet small town. He's in love with a local girl--the sweet Ann Miller(Virginia Huston). We know Ann is pure of heart with her lovely features but small town values.
Bailey's past catches up with him and he meets up again with mobster Whit Sterling (played by a young Kirk Douglas). Could there be a better cast? Here is where fate intervenes and Bailey's quiet life will never be the same. Moffat shot Sterling and she ran off with $40,000 of his money. Now we have the film noir detective mystery.
Who can be trusted as Bailey, Moffat and Sterling clash.
OUT OF THE PAST is stylish and classy. The dialogue is quick and crisp. The quick banter back and forth between characters is a classic in film noir. This was an era where censors ruled and much of the sexual banter is in subtle yet obvious words.
From here, you can follow the story to its conclusion and delight in the ride.
OUT OF THE PAST is a GEM OUT OF THE PAST. They just don't make movies like this.

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