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Caligula: The Ultimate Cut (Mediabook)
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£40.00
Disc 1 - UHD Caligula: The Ultimate Cut
Disc 2 - BD Caligula: The Ultimate Cut
Disc 3 - BD Caligula: The original Cut
Disc 4 - BD Caligula: The original Cut bonus disc
Despite its controversial reception due to its graphic content and historical inaccuracies, CALIGULA remains a provocative exploration of the depths of human corruption and the consequences of absolute power. With a stellar cast including Malcolm McDowell, Helen Mirren, and Peter O'Toole, the film remains a cult classic for its audacious portrayal of ancient Rome's darkest moments.
Released in 1980 after years of delay, CALIGULA remains notoriously famous for its nightmarish filming, budget-blowing delays and artistic differences, resulting in a hybridised yet still scandalously violent and erotic film. More than forty years later, you can now watch the painstakingly restored cut with previously unreleased scenes. CALIGULA delves into the debauched reign of the Roman emperor Gaius Caligula, infamous for his tyranny and extravagance. Produced by Bob Guccione of Penthouse Magazine, the film offers a lurid depiction of Caligula's descent into madness, exploring – through historical drama and explicit erotica - his incestuous relationships, sadistic tendencies, and megalomaniacal desires for power.
| Format | |
| Format | 4K Ultra HD & Blu-Ray |
| Film | |
| Year | 1979 |
| Rating | 18 |
| Director | Tinto Brass |
| Starring | Malcolm McDowell Teresa Ann Savoy Guido Mannari John Gielgud Peter O'Toole Giancarlo Badessi Bruno Brive Adriana Asti Leopoldo Trieste Paolo Bonacelli John Steiner Mirella D'Angelo Helen Mirren |
| Country | Italy / USA |
| Label | Tiberius Film |
| Region / TV Standard | 4K = Region 0 / Blu Ray = Code B |
| Language | English, German |
| Subtitles | German |
| Running time | 178 mins |
| Aspect ratio | 2.00:1 / 1.85:1 |
| Case type | Mediabook |
| Extra features | - "The World of Caligula" - A video featurette with film scientist Prof. Dr. Marcus Stiglegger (exclusive) - Audio commentary with Caligula expert Alexander Tuschinski (exclusive) - Audio commentary with film journalists Christoph N. Kellerbach and Kevin Zindler (exclusive) - German theatrical trailer of "Caligula" (original VHS version and HD recut) - German theatrical trailer of Tinto Brass "Salon Kitty" in HD - Behind the Scenes - Behind the scenes of the production (approx. 80 min) - North American bonus footage - Cut and alternative scenes from the US version (approx. 31 min) - US theatrical trailer (1:45 min) - US teaser trailer (1:07 min) - US R-rated trailer (1:00 min) - Hundreds of behind the scenes photos of the production in 16 picture galleries - "The Making of Caligula" documentary (62 min) & featurette (10 min) - "John Steiner: My vacation in Rome" - Featurette (24 Min) - "Caligula's Pet PET - In Conversation with Lori Wagner" - Featurette (26 Min) - "Tinto Brass: The Orgy of Power" - Featurette (35 Min) - BD-Rom features with Penthouse articles - Original script - Press releases - Biographies and much more. |
