Robert Forster had a rather diverse career when it came to roles. He fought the Chicago police in Medium Cool, massive reptiles in Alligator, mad spacemen in Black Hole and Samuel L. Jackson in Jackie Brown. Vigilante had him fighting the system and the punks that destroyed his family. Along for the fight is Fred Williamson (Hell Comes to Harlem). Now the ass kicking has been kicked up a notch with the release of the 4K UHD disc. You can enjoy this gritty classic with a pristine transfer when it comes out on December 15. Here’s the press release from Blue Underground:
VIGILANTE
Exclusive Limited Collector’s Edition includes 4K UHD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, collectible booklet, reversible sleeve, and 3D lenticular slipcover
Available December 15th – PRE-ORDER NOW
“Bronson may have jumpstarted the genre with Death Wish, but Vigilante is a much stronger, more severe – and satisfying – statement!” – Pop Matters
There’s Only One Way To Stop Them…
New York City factory worker Eddie Marino (Robert Forster, Oscar® nominee for JACKIE BROWN) is a solid citizen and regular guy, until the day a sadistic street gang brutally assaults his wife and murders his child. But when a corrupt judge sets the thugs free, Eddie goes berserk and vows revenge. Now there’s a new breed of marauder loose on the city streets, enforcing his own kind of law. His justice is swift. His methods are violent. He is the VIGILANTE.
Fred Williamson (FROM DUSK TILL DAWN), Richard Bright (THE GODFATHER), Rutanya Alda (AMITYVILLE II: THE POSSESSION), Carol Lynley (THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE), Woody Strode (SPARTACUS), Joe Spinell (MANIAC) and Salsa legend Willie Colón co-star in this hard-hitting exploitation classic from director William Lustig (MANIAC COP 2) that many critics consider to be better – and more shocking – than the original DEATH WISH. Now Blue Underground is thrilled to present VIGILANTE in a pristine new restoration, scanned in 4K 16-bit from the original 35mm camera negative, with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio, fully loaded with exclusive new and archival Extras!
BONUS FEATURES:
Audio Commentary #1 with Co-Producer/Director William Lustig and Co-Producer Andrew Garroni
Audio Commentary #2 with Co-Producer/Director William Lustig and Stars Robert Forster, Fred Williamson and Frank Pesce
NEW! Audio Commentary #3 with Film Historians Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson
NEW! Blue Collar DEATH WISH – Interviews with Writer Richard Vetere, Star Rutanya Alda, Associate Producer/First A.D./Actor Randy Jurgensen, and others
NEW! Urban Western – Interview with Composer Jay Chattaway
Theatrical Trailers
TV Spots
Radio Spot
Promotional Reel
Poster & Still Galleries
BONUS! Collectible Booklet with new essay by Michael Gingold
