Bob Roberts: Pioneer Special Edition (1992 / 1993) Miramax Films / PolyGram / Live Home Video / Pioneer LaserDisc 2-Disc Set - VG+
Bob Roberts: Pioneer Special Edition (1992 / 1993) Miramax Films / PolyGram / Live Home Video / Pioneer LaserDisc 2-Disc Set - VG+
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Political satire mockumentary film written and directed by Tim Robbins, produced by Forrest Murray, executive produced by Ronna Wallace, Paul Webster, and Tim Bevan, starring Tim Robbins alongside Giancarlo Esposito, Ray Wise, Gore Vidal, John Cusack, Peter Gallagher, Alan Rickman, Susan Sarandon, James Spader, and Fred Ward.
Presents the 102-minute feature film across three sides on two discs in a hybrid play format (Sides 1–2 CLV Extended Play / Side 3 CAV Standard Play). Mastered with multi-audio commentary by writer/director Tim Robbins and producer Forrest Murray on the left analog channel, original songs composed by David Robbins and Tim Robbins, and supplemental materials.
Includes full audio commentary track, deleted scenes from the cutting room floor, original Bob Roberts sketch video as seen on Saturday Night Live, background essay notes written by Gore Vidal on the jacket back panel, and production photographs by Sam Jones.
Distributed on LaserDisc by Paramount Pictures / Miramax Films / PolyGram / Live Home Video / Pioneer Video Manufacturing, Inc. (Catalog # PSE-93-38 / UPC 013023384668).
Condition & Visual Inspection
Jacket VG+: Pre-owned vintage 2-disc sleeve. Front Cover: High-gloss black jacket featuring a high-contrast backlit silhouette portrait of Tim Robbins performing onstage with an acoustic guitar against the American flag, titled in bold red lettering, top "Pioneer Special Edition" header, and National Board of Review quote. Rear Cover: High-gloss back panel featuring 5 photo stills (including Tim Robbins, Gore Vidal, Susan Sarandon, James Spader, and Giancarlo Esposito), comprehensive background essay by Gore Vidal, full billing block, technical badges, and a 28-chapter index across three sides.
Edges/Spine VG+: Solid, clean spine with legible typography and light corner handling wear.
Discs & Contents EX: 2-disc set including clean optical playing surfaces with original Pioneer / Live center labels. Manufactured by Pioneer Video Manufacturing, Inc. in U.S.A.
| Item Specific | Details |
| Format | LaserDisc (LD) 2-Disc Set - Satire / Comedy / Political / Mockumentary / Folk Music / Pioneer Special Edition / Audio Commentary / Hybrid Play |
| Play Format | Hybrid (CLV Sides 1–2 / CAV Side 3) / 2 Discs / 3 Sides |
| Catalog # | PSE-93-38 |
| UPC | 013023384668 |
| ISBN | N/A |
| Distributor | Miramax Films / Paramount Pictures / PolyGram / Live Home Video / Pioneer Video Manufacturing, Inc. |
| Release Year | 1993 LaserDisc Release (Movie © 1992 PolyGram Film Productions GmbH) |
| Director & Writers | Written and Directed by Tim Robbins / Produced by Forrest Murray / Executive Producers Ronna Wallace, Paul Webster, Tim Bevan / Original Songs by David Robbins & Tim Robbins |
| Starring | Tim Robbins, Giancarlo Esposito, Ray Wise, Gore Vidal, John Cusack, Peter Gallagher, Alan Rickman, Susan Sarandon, James Spader, Fred Ward |
| Running Time | Approx. 102 Minutes / Color / Rated R |
| Audio Format | Multi Audio / Digital Sound Stereo / Left Analog Channel Commentary / CX Encoded / NTSC |
| Aspect Ratio | Standard 1.33:1 Full Frame Presentation |
| Video Certification | R |
| Special Features | CAV frame-by-frame interactivity on Side 3, full audio commentary by Tim Robbins & Forrest Murray, deleted scenes, original SNL sketch, Gore Vidal essay notes, production stills gallery, and 28 chapter stops |
| Country of Manufacture | Jacket Printed in U.S.A. / Discs Manufactured in U.S.A. |
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