{"product_id":"1-587","title":"Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977 \/ 1990) The Criterion Collection CAV Widescreen 3-Disc Box Set – LaserDisc - EX","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eVintage Criterion Collection LaserDisc box set release of Steven Spielberg's seminal sci-fi classic \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"100\"\u003eClose Encounters of the Third Kind\u003c\/i\u003e, starring Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr, Melinda Dillon, François Truffaut, Bob Balaban, and Cary Guffey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003ePresents the 135-minute restored original 1977 theatrical cut across five CAV (Standard Play) sides, with \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"106\"\u003eMaking Close Encounters\u003c\/i\u003e and extensive supplemental material featured on Side 6. Rendered entirely in full-feature CAV format, allowing complete interactive frame-by-frame functions (freeze frame, slow motion, and random access) across all three discs. Features a CX-encoded Dolby Surround stereo soundtrack created from original 35mm magnetic 4-channel mixes, VideoScope letterbox widescreen presentation, original 1980 \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"526\"\u003eSpecial Edition\u003c\/i\u003e scenes indexed at the end of sides for seamless player programming, screenplays, concept art, production stills, and extensive documentary material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eDistributed on LaserDisc by The Voyager Company \/ Criterion Collection (Catalog # CC1241L \/ ISBN 1-55940-080-3 \/ UPC 015515000192).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Visual Inspection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOuter Slipcase EX:\u003c\/b\u003e Pre-owned vintage deluxe box set slipcase. Front Panel: High-gloss black background featuring classic artwork of a lone highway stretching toward a blinding light source beneath \"The Criterion Collection\" header and silver title typography, showing light edge and corner wear. Rear Panel: High-gloss black panel with full production overview by Don Shay, special features summary, complete cast and crew credits, technical specs, and Voyager Company distributor credits with minor shelf wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInner Gatefold, Discs \u0026amp; Contents EX:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes inner gatefold sleeve housing the three LaserDiscs, featuring red-and-orange mothership light art across a 6-side interactive chapter layout. 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