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| | Description: | Director Spotlight: Sydney Pollack - Castle Keep/Bobby DeerfieldCastle Keep (1969)Director: Sydney Pollack Starring: Burt Lancaster, Patrick O'Neal, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Bruce Dern, Peter Falk, Scott Wilson, Astrid Heeren Near the end of World War II, American Major Falconer leads his weary eight-man squadron to a perfectly preserved medieval castle. CASTLE KEEP's owner, the aging Count of Maldorais, shelters the servicemen in hopes they will defend his fortress and his priceless collection of art masterpieces from the advancing German troops but the servicemen have plans of their own. CASTLE KEEP features a top-notch cast hailed as «excellent» by Vincent Canby, The New York Times. Bobby Deerfield (1977)Director: Sydney Pollack Starring: Al Pacino, Marthe Keller, Anny Duperey, Walter McGinn, Romolo Valli Formula One auto racer Bobby Deerfield (Al Pacino) is a calculating, control-obsessed loner who has become used to winning the checkered - ag on the track. But when he witnesses a fiery crash that kills a teammate and seriously wounds a competitor, he becomes unsettled by the specter of death. During a visit to the survivor, Deerfield's world is further set askew when he meets Lillian Morelli (Marthe Keller), a quirky, impulsive woman racing against time. - «A big, slick melodrama that knows exactly what it wants to accomplish and does so with great craft.» - Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
RUN TIME: 231 Minutes "Director Spotlight: Sydney Pollack" on Blu-ray from Mill Creek is a curated tribute to one of Hollywood's most respected filmmaker-producers, known for his elegant storytelling, emotional depth, and intelligent character work. This edition focuses on a selection of key films from Pollack's career, presented in high-definition to highlight his meticulous visual style and nuanced direction. Viewers can expect carefully restored transfers (within the limits of Mill Creek's catalogue approach), clear audio, and a focus on narrative-driven cinema that spans drama, romance, thriller, and character study. The collection is ideal for film enthusiasts who want to explore how Pollack shaped American cinema from the late 1960s through the 1990s, and for collectors who appreciate director-focused releases that spotlight a coherent artistic voice.
Sydney Pollack (1934-2008) was an acclaimed director, producer, and occasional actor whose work earned both critical and commercial success. Although specific titles included in this Blu-ray set are not listed here, Pollack's broader filmography is widely celebrated for Academy Award-recognized works and popular hits that balance sophisticated themes with accessible storytelling. His films are often characterized by rich character development, subtle political or social undercurrents, and strong performances from A-list casts. This Spotlight set offers a cross-section of that legacy, giving viewers a sense of his evolution as a filmmaker: from tightly focused character dramas to broader, more expansive narratives that still retain an intimate emotional core.
Mill Creek Entertainment is known for creating value-oriented home media releases, with a focus on themed collections, catalog titles, and filmmaker or actor spotlights. The company often brings together multiple films in a single package, making it easier for collectors and new viewers to discover or revisit important works without having to hunt down individual discs. Mill Creek's strength lies in curating accessible editions that appeal to both casual buyers and cinephiles on a budget, frequently focusing on classic and contemporary catalogue films that might otherwise be harder to find in consolidated form.
In addition to spotlighting Pollack himself, this release naturally draws attention to many of the high-profile actors and collaborators associated with his body of work. Across his career, Pollack directed and worked with prominent stars of American and international cinema, whose performances frequently garnered critical praise and award recognition. Pollack himself was a two-time Academy Award winner (including Best Director) and also appeared as an actor in various films, showcasing his versatility. His frequent collaborations with renowned screenwriters, producers, cinematographers, and editors helped secure his reputation as a filmmaker capable of delivering both prestige productions and enduring audience favorites. Even when specific contributors on the individual films in this set are not enumerated, the overarching pedigree of Pollack's collaborators underlines the importance of this Blu-ray collection as a compact introduction to one of modern cinema's most influential directors. | | | Actors: |
Al Pacino, Burt Lancaster, Bruce Dern, Patrick O'Neal, Peter Falk |
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