BAT 21: Widescreen Special Edition (1988 / 1997) Lumivision / Anchor Bay Entertainment LaserDisc - VG+
BAT 21: Widescreen Special Edition (1988 / 1997) Lumivision / Anchor Bay Entertainment LaserDisc - VG+
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Vietnam War action drama film directed by Peter Markle, produced by David Fisher, Gary A. Neill, and Michael Balson, screenplay by William C. Anderson and George Gordon based on Anderson's book, starring Gene Hackman and Danny Glover alongside Jerry Reed, David Marshall Grant, Clayton Rohner, and Erich Anderson.
Presents the 104-minute feature film in Extended Play (CLV) format across two sides. Mastered from the master interpositive supervised by director Peter Markle in its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio, featuring audio commentary by director Peter Markle and director of photography Mark Irwin on analog track 1, isolated film soundtrack on digital tracks, Dolby Surround audio, behind-the-scenes video montage, original theatrical trailer, and a 16-chapter index across two sides.
Distributed on LaserDisc by Lumivision Corporation / Anchor Bay Entertainment / Tri-Star Pictures (Catalog # LVD9605 / UPC 724117960568).
Condition & Visual Inspection
Jacket VG+: Pre-owned vintage sleeve condition. Front Cover: High-gloss artwork depicting a silhouetted soldier standing against a fiery sunset sky over jungle terrain, top "WIDESCREEN SPECIAL EDITION" header, title "BAT 21", and bottom actor credits for Gene Hackman and Danny Glover. Rear Cover: High-gloss back panel featuring 4 photo stills (including Danny Glover in pilot gear and Gene Hackman in the jungle), review quotes from Jeffrey Lyons (Sneak Previews) and Leonard Maltin, story overview set in Vietnam 1968, technical transfer details, full billing block, and a 16-chapter index across two sides.
Edges/Spine VG+: Solid, clean spine with crisp typography and light corner shelf wear.
Disc EX: Single disc with clean optical playing surfaces and original Lumivision center labels. Printed in U.S.A.
| Item Specific | Details |
| Format | LaserDisc (LD) - War / Action / Drama / Vietnam War / True Story / Rescue / Gene Hackman / Widescreen Special Edition |
| Play Format | Extended Play (CLV) / 1 Disc / 2 Sides |
| Catalog # | LVD9605 |
| UPC | 724117960568 |
| ISBN | N/A |
| Distributor | Lumivision Corporation / Anchor Bay Entertainment / Tri-Star Pictures |
| Release Year | 1997 Widescreen LaserDisc Release (Movie © 1988 Bat 21 Productions, LTD.) |
| Director & Writers | Directed by Peter Markle / Screenplay by William C. Anderson & George Gordon / Based on the book by William C. Anderson / Music by Christopher Young |
| Starring | Gene Hackman, Danny Glover, Jerry Reed, David Marshall Grant, Clayton Rohner, Erich Anderson, Joe Dorsey |
| Running Time | Approx. 104 Minutes / Color / Rated R |
| Audio Format | Digital Sound Stereo / Dolby Surround / Analog Track 1: Director Commentary / CX Encoded / NTSC |
| Aspect Ratio | Original Theatrical Widescreen Presentation (1.85:1) |
| Video Certification | R |
| Special Features | 1.85:1 digital transfer supervised by director Peter Markle, audio commentary by Peter Markle & Mark Irwin, isolated soundtrack, behind-the-scenes montage, original theatrical trailer, and 16 chapter stops |
| Country of Manufacture | Jacket Printed in U.S.A. / Disc Manufactured in U.S.A. |
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