The Player: The Criterion Collection (1992 / 1993) Criterion Collection LaserDisc 2-Disc Set - EX
The Player: The Criterion Collection (1992 / 1993) Criterion Collection LaserDisc 2-Disc Set - EX
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Satirical Hollywood black comedy-drama directed by Robert Altman and produced by David Brown, Michael Tolkin, and Nick Wechsler, based on the novel by Michael Tolkin, starring Tim Robbins, Greta Scacchi, Fred Ward, Whoopi Goldberg, Peter Gallagher, Brion James, Cynthia Stevenson, Vincent D'Onofrio, Dean Stockwell, and Richard E. Grant.
Presents the 124-minute feature film across four sides on two discs in a hybrid format (Sides 1–3 CLV Extended Play / Side 4 CAV Standard Play). Mastered in a 1.85:1 widescreen transfer made from a 35mm low-contrast print, featuring audio commentary by director Robert Altman, screenwriter Michael Tolkin, and director of photography Jean Lépine on analog track 2, video interviews with cast and crew, video interviews with 20 screenwriters, deleted scenes, Japanese trailers/TV spots, filmographies, annotated photo history of films about Hollywood, and over 150 production stills.
Distributed on LaserDisc by The Voyager Company / The Criterion Collection / Fine Line Features (Catalog # CC1316L / ISBN 1-55940-280-6 / UPC 015515003575).
Condition & Visual Inspection
Jacket EX: Pre-owned vintage 2-disc sleeve. Front Cover: High-gloss teal cover featuring a 35mm filmstrip fashioned into a hanging noose set against a cloudy sky under "The Criterion Collection" header. Rear Cover: High-gloss back panel featuring a filmstrip noose Graphic alongside extensive critical essay by Owen Gleiberman, full cast and crew credits block, Special Features list, transfer details, and technical notes with minor shelf wear.
Edges/Spine EX: Intact spine with clear typography and minor corner handling wear.
Discs & Contents EX: 2-disc set including clean optical playing surfaces with original Criterion Collection center labels. Manufactured in U.S.A.
| Item Specific | Details |
| Format | LaserDisc (LD) 2-Disc Set - Comedy / Drama / Satire / Hollywood / Mystery / Criterion Collection / Audio Commentary |
| Play Format |
Hybrid (CLV Sides 1–3 / CAV Side 4) / 2 Discs / 4 Sides |
| Catalog # |
CC1316L |
| UPC |
015515003575 |
| ISBN |
1-55940-280-6 |
| Distributor |
The Voyager Company / The Criterion Collection / Fine Line Features / Avenue Pictures |
| Release Year |
1993 LaserDisc Release (Movie © 1992 Avenue Entertainment Inc.) |
| Director & Writers |
Directed by Robert Altman / Screenplay by Michael Tolkin / Based on his novel / Produced by David Brown, Michael Tolkin, Nick Wechsler / Music by Thomas Newman |
| Starring |
Tim Robbins, Greta Scacchi, Fred Ward, Whoopi Goldberg, Peter Gallagher, Brion James, Cynthia Stevenson, Vincent D'Onofrio |
| Running Time |
Approx. 124 Minutes (2 Hours 4 Mins) / Color / Rated R |
| Audio Format |
Ultra-Stereo Digital Sound / Analog Track 1 Mono / Analog Track 2 Audio Commentary / CX Encoded / NTSC |
| Aspect Ratio |
Original Theatrical Widescreen Presentation (1.85:1) |
| Video Certification |
R |
| Special Features |
Scene-specific audio commentary by Robert Altman, Michael Tolkin & Jean Lépine, interviews with cast and 20 screenwriters, deleted scenes, CAV side 4 extras, Japanese promotional spots, and over 150 production stills |
| Country of Manufacture |
Jacket Printed in U.S.A. / Discs Manufactured in U.S.A. |
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