Presented within this glorious compendium are some of the legend’s most celebrated, yet disparate works, each accompanied by a slew of extras for your viewing pleasure. Sit back, relax and prepare to enjoy the BOX OF BURT.
From his start in the 50s as a humble stunt man to the dizzying heights of the number one box office draw in the world, Burt Reynolds career has had an indelible impact on the very psyche of Hollywood. From Native American Warrior to Cowboy Conman, from Moonshine Runner to Nascar Hero, from Judge to Porn Producer, Burt’s career is one of the most eclectic and diverse in the business. Traversing feature films, Long-running TV shows, theatre, and even a brief stint as a talk show host, Burt has truly done it all with both style and panache… and a pretty awesome moustache!
THE CANNONBALL RUN
Drivers compete in a no-holds-barred race across the United States. Featuring an all-star cast including Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Farrah Fawcett, Jackie Chan, Roger Moore, Peter Fonda, Adrienne Barbeau, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr.
CANNONBALL RUN 2
When a wealthy Sheikh offers up a million dollar prize, drivers from around the world gather once more to compete in the cross-country marathon car race: The Cannonball Run. Featuring an all-star cast that includes Burt Reynolds, Jackie Chan, Dom DeLuise, Frank Sinatra, Telly Savalas, Richard Kiel and Ricardo Montalban.
THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS
When the popular Chicken Ranch brothel in Texas is targeted by a moralistic TV media crusader (Dom DeLuise), the brothel’s buxom madam, Miss Mona (Dolly Parton), teams up with the local Sherriff (Burt Reynolds) to save the cathouse from closure in this song-and-dance comedy adapted from the smash-hit Broadway musical.
STROKER ACE
When NASCAR driver Stroker Ace (Burt Reynolds) signs a contract with a new sponsor (Ned Beatty) without reading it, he is forced into a series of hilarious stunts that could cost him his career, his dignity and his sanity. Also stars Loni Anderson, Jim Nabors, Parker Stevenson and Buba Smith with a surpise cameo by the Mistress Of The Dark herself, Cassandra ‘Elvira’ Peterson.
THE MAN WHO LOVED WOMEN
Blake Edwards’ all-star romantic comedy features Burt Reynolds as David, a sculptor who is also an incurable womanizer but when things go south in both the studio and the bedroom, he seeks out the assistance of a beautiful psychiatrist (Julie Andrews). All is going well and David is able to make some real breakthroughs until the unthinkable happens and he falls in love with his therapist.
Director: Hal Needham, Colin Higgins, Blake Edwards
Cast: Burt Reynolds; Dean Martin; Dolly Parton; Dom DeLuise; Jackie Chan; Julie Andrews; Kim Basinger; Loni Anderson; Ned Beatty; Sammy Davis Jr.
Extras:Â
THE CANNONBALL RUN
Audio Commentary with Director Hal Needham and Producer Al Ruddy
The Cannonball Run Story Featurette
CANNONBALL RUN II
NEW! Audio Commentary
NEW! Rev Your Engines: A Look Back At The Cross Country Road Race Video Essay by Film Historian Andrew Nette
THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS
NEW! Audio Commentary by Music Historian Adam DevlDin
NEW! Nothing Dirty Going On: Sex Work in Musicals Video Essay by Film Historian Lee Gambin
Outtakes
Making of ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’
Theatrical Trailer
STROKER ACE
NEW! Audio Commentary by Film Historian Nathaniel Thompson
NEW! Nascar Movie Trailer Reel
Hollywood Couples: Burt Reynolds and Loni Anderson featurette
Trailer
THE MAN WHO LOVED WOMEN
NEW! Audio Commentary by Film Critic Adrian Martin
NEW! Blake Edwards Trailer Reel
Hollywood Remembers Burt Reynolds
No. of discs: 4
Running time: 522
Audio format: Various
Format: 1080P
Colour: COLOUR
Languages: English
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Subtitles: English HOH
Year of Production: 1981 + 1982 + 1983 + 1984
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