New on Blu-ray: WITNESS (1985) Starring Harrison Ford & Kelly McGillis - Arrow Limited Edition

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Product Description: Harrison Ford (The Fugitive) and Kelly McGillis (The Accused) star as would-be lovers from two different worlds in Witness, director Peter Weir’s (Picnic at Hanging Rock) Academy Award-winning neo-noir thriller which pits modernity against tradition. When a young Amish boy inadvertently witnesses a brutal murder while en route to Philadelphia with his recently widowed mother, Rachel (McGillis), Detective John Book (Ford) is assigned to the case. With the perpetrators desperate to silence the sole witness, Book and his two wards are forced to hide out in the heart of the Amish community. As passions between Book and Rachel ignite, the killers close in, culminating in a dramatic, life-and-death clash of cultures that will change the lives of those involved forever. Noted for its sensitive portrayal of the Amish community, Witness features a career-best performance from Ford, earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Now fully restored in 4K, Witness proves as timeless as it is masterful.

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New on Blu-ray: GALLIPOLI (1981) Starring Mel Gibson & Mark Lee

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Product Description: Peter Weir (THE TRUMAN SHOW) directs this epic, riveting movie featuring electrifying performances by Mel Gibson and Mark Lee. The much-acclaimed movie follows two patriotic young army enlistees, drawn into the ill-planned and disastrous Battle of Gallipoli during World War I. It is a stirring, unforgettable motion picture, presented here in glorious HD, and featuring a 6-part behind-the-scenes documentary.

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New on Blu-ray: GREEN CARD (1990) Starring Gerard Depardieu and Andie MacDowell

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Product Description: The story of two people who got married, met and then fell in love. Green Card lights up the screen with its irresistible charm, lighthearted humor and critical acclaim. The fun starts when two strangers, Andie MacDowell (Unstrung Heroes) and Gérard Depardieu (My Father the Hero), agree to a marriage of convenience—thinking it's going to be hassle-free. She'll get to live in the apartment of her dreams; he'll get a "green card" to live in the U.S. But before they know it, the two opposites encounter far more difficulties than most married couples could ever imagine—and worse yet, this mismatched twosome just might be falling in love. Winner of two Golden Globe Awards (Best Picture and Best Actor) and nominated for one (Best Actress), this delightful box-office hit enjoyed cheers from critics and audiences alike. With its sunny mix of wit, spirit and charm, Green Card is an entertaining hit you'll never forget. Written and directed by Peter Weir (Witness, The Truman Show) and co-starring Bebe Neuwirth (The Associate) and Robert Prosky (The Scarlet Letter). Oscar® nominee for Best Original Screenplay (Weir).

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DVD & Blu-Ray: PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK (Criterion Collection)

Product Description: Twenty years after it swept Australia into the international film spotlight, Peter Weir's stunning 1975 masterpiece remains as ineffable as the unanswerable mystery at its core. A Valentine's Day picnic at an ancient volcanic outcropping turns to disaster for the residents of Mrs. Appleyard's school when a few young girls inexplicably vanish on Hanging Rock. A lyrical, meditative film charged with suppressed longings, Picnic at Hanging Rock is at long last available in a pristine widescreen director's cut with a newly-minted Dolby® digital 5.1 channel soundtrack.

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