Menace II Society: The Criterion Collection (1993 / 1994) Criterion Collection LaserDisc 2-Disc Set - EX
Menace II Society: The Criterion Collection (1993 / 1994) Criterion Collection LaserDisc 2-Disc Set - EX
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Urban crime drama film directed by the Hughes Brothers (Allen and Albert Hughes) and produced by Darin Scott, starring Tyrin Turner, Jada Pinkett, Larenz Tate, Arnold Johnson, MC Eiht, Glenn Plummer, and Bill Duke.
Presents the 97-minute restored director's cut in Extended Play (CLV) format across three sides on two discs. Mastered in a new widescreen digital transfer in its original 1.85:1 theatrical aspect ratio from a 35mm intermediate positive. Features separate audio commentaries by co-directors Allen Hughes (Analog Track 1) and Albert Hughes (Analog Track 2), video interview with the Hughes Brothers, two deleted scenes, two music videos ("Throw Your Hands in the Air" by Raw Fusion and "Brenda's Got a Baby" by 2Pac), student film excerpts, storyboard comparison galleries, and original theatrical trailer.
Distributed on LaserDisc by The Voyager Company / The Criterion Collection / New Line Cinema (Catalog # CC1371L / ISBN 1-55940-479-2 / UPC 015515007221 / 715515005005).
Condition & Visual Inspection
Jacket EX: Pre-owned vintage 2-disc sleeve. Front Cover: High-gloss artwork featuring a purple-and-white security camera photo background with "Menace II Society" stencil title graphic in red and yellow. Rear Cover: High-gloss back panel featuring critical commentary essay by Todd Boyd, full cast list, production credits, transfer technical summary, special features breakdown, and technical badges.
Edges/Spine EX: Solid, clean spine with clear title printing and light corner rubbing.
Discs & Contents EX: 2-disc set including clean optical playing surfaces with original Criterion Collection center labels. Side 4 contains no program material. First printing 1994, made in U.S.A.
| Item Specific | Details |
| Format | LaserDisc (LD) 2-Disc Set - Crime / Drama / Urban / Cult Classic / Unrated Director's Cut / Criterion Collection / Dual Audio Commentary |
| Play Format |
Extended Play (CLV) / 2 Discs / 3 Sides (Side 4 Blank) |
| Catalog # |
CC1371L |
| UPC |
015515005005 |
| ISBN |
1-55940-479-2 |
| Distributor |
The Voyager Company / The Criterion Collection / New Line Cinema / Janus Films |
| Release Year |
1994 LaserDisc Release (Movie © 1993 New Line Productions, Inc.) |
| Director & Writers |
Directed by Allen and Albert Hughes / Screenplay by Tyger Williams / Story by Allen Hughes, Albert Hughes, Tyger Williams / Produced by Darin Scott / Music by QDIII |
| Starring |
Tyrin Turner, Jada Pinkett, Larenz Tate, Arnold Johnson, MC Eiht, Glenn Plummer, Bill Duke |
| Running Time |
Approx. 97 Minutes / Color / Unrated Director's Cut |
| Audio Format |
Digital Sound Dolby Stereo / Analog Track 1 Commentary by Allen Hughes / Analog Track 2 Commentary by Albert Hughes / CX Encoded / NTSC |
| Aspect Ratio |
Original Theatrical Widescreen Transfer (1.85:1) |
| Video Certification |
Unrated Director's Cut |
| Special Features |
Unrated director's cut, dual audio commentaries, Hughes Brothers video interview, deleted scenes, 2Pac & Raw Fusion music videos, storyboard comparisons, and original trailer |
| Country of Manufacture |
Jacket Printed in U.S.A. / Discs Manufactured in U.S.A. |
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