Caligula 1979 Blu Ray ›

For years, this was the "standard" version. It is now largely and commands higher prices on sites like eBay . Runtime: 156 minutes.

Safe within this chaotic environment were some of the greatest classical actors of the 20th century, including Malcolm McDowell (as Caligula), Helen Mirren, Peter O’Toole, and Sir John Gielgud. caligula 1979 blu ray

It removes the hardcore "Penthouse" pornographic inserts added by producer Bob Guccione and focuses on the original "historical epic" vision of director Tinto Brass and writer Gore Vidal. Best Buy: The Caligula: The Ultimate Edition For years, this was the "standard" version

The production design by Danilo Donati ( Romeo and Juliet ) looks like a Renaissance painting come to life. The marble textures, the gold leaf, the sheer opulence of the Roman sets—you have never actually seen this movie until you see it in 1080p (or 2160p). The old DVDs turned everything into a murky brown swamp. The Blu-ray reveals the actual color palette: deep crimsons, stark whites, and brutalist stone. Safe within this chaotic environment were some of