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The Blob (Special Edition) [DVD](1958) DVD Steve McQueen became a star after his role as a teenager battling an ever-growing gelatinous critter from outer space that swallows people whole and terrifies a small town. A low-budget horror classic that was filmed in Downington, Pa.; with Aneta Corseaut and a boss anova-flavored theme song from Burt Bacharach and Mack David. 85 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; theatrical trailer; scene access.
The Magnificent Seven [DVD](1960) DVD Star-studded cowboy classic based on the Japanese favorite "The Seven Samurai." Gunslinger Yul Brynner, at the request of Mexican peasants, recruits a band of his fellow mercenaries (Charles Bronson, Horst Buchholz, James Coburn, Brad Dexter, Steve McQueen and Robert Vaughn) to defend their town from bandit Eli Wallach and his gang. Directed by John Sturges. 126 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital mono, Spanish Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: French, Spanish; audio commentary by Wallach, Coburn, others; "making of" featurette; theatrical trailers; photo gallery; scene access.
The Great Escape [DVD](1963) DVD One of the greatest war films ever made! Steve McQueen is unforgettable as "the Cooler King," leading Allied prisoners in a daring escape from a German POW camp. James Garner, Richard Attenborough, Charles Bronson, James Coburn also star in this superior effort, noted for McQueen's daring motorcycle jump and Elmer Bernstein's triumphant score. 172 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital stereo, French Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; interactive menus; scene access; "making of" documentary; trivia; production notes; theatrical trailer.
Nevada Smith [DVD](1966) DVD The half-breed hero of "The Carpetbaggers" is brought to vivid life by Steve McQueen in this fine Western adventure. Nevada is determined to track down the slayers of his parents and exact his vengeance. Karl Malden, Suzanne Pleshette, Brian Keith, Arthur Kennedy co-star. 130 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English.
Bullitt (Collector's Edition) [DVD](1968) DVD Steve McQueen stars as a tough, system-bucking police lieutenant who's assigned the task of guarding a government witness set to testify against syndicate bosses. After his charge is killed by two hit men, McQueen embarks on a death-defying car chase through the streets of San Francisco. With Robert Vaughn, Robert Duvall and Jacqueline Bisset; directed by Peter Yates. 114 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; filmographies; production notes; scene access; theatrical trailer; eight lobby cards; 35mm senitype image; movie poster; shooting script.
Le Mans [DVD](1971) DVD A thrilling look at the famed 24-hour French endurance race, starring Steve McQueen as an American driver out to beat a rival while romancing the widow of another driver. Great racing sequences (McQueen did his own driving); Elga Andersen, Siegfried Rauch co-star. 112 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English.
The Getaway [DVD](1972) DVD A Movies Unlimited favorite, director Sam Peckinpah's exciting, violent thriller stars Steve McQueen as a Texas ex-con hired by the political boss who arranged for his parole to take part in a bank robbery. The heist falls apart and McQueen, realizing he was set up, flees with the loot and wife Ali MacGraw on a run for the Mexican border. With Ben Johnson, Al Lettieri, Sally Struthers. 123 min. Standard and Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; filmographies; production notes; scene access; theatrical trailer.
Papillon [DVD](1973) DVD A grand (and true) adventure story and a Movies Unlimited favorite. Steve McQueen stars as French thief Henri "Papillon" (French for "butterfly") Charriere, who is imprisoned in South America and repeatedly breaks out, and is finally sent to "inescapable" Devil's Island. Dustin Hoffman co-stars as a fellow prisoner; with Anthony Zerbe, Victor Jory. 150 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English, French; theatrical trailer; scene access; documentary.
The Towering Inferno [DVD](1974) DVD The grand opening gala for the world's tallest skyscraper becomes a fiery hell when a massive blaze traps the guests on the top floors. Producer Irwin Allen's Oscar-winning thriller boasts an all-star cast that includes Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Jennifer Jones and Fred Astaire. 165 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English, Spanish; theatrical trailer.
The Hunter [DVD](1980) DVD Steve McQueen's last movie casts him as real-life bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson, trailing criminals on the run from the law. Action, great chases and a strong performance from McQueen make this one a winner. Co-stars Ben Johnson, Kathryn Harrold, LeVar Burton. 94 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English; theatrical trailer; scene access.
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