Caligula — 1979 Blu Ray [verified]
Caligula (1979): The Most Scandalous Epic Finally Gets Its Due on Blu-ray
When Caligula premiered in 1979, it wasn’t just released—it detonated. Conceived by Penthouse founder Bob Guccione, directed by acclaimed Italian filmmaker Tinto Brass, and featuring a cast of legitimate Shakespearean actors (Malcolm McDowell, Helen Mirren, John Gielgud, Peter O’Toole), the film promised a high-brow historical epic. What audiences got was something else entirely: an unflinching, graphic, and often bewildering fusion of art-house ambition and hardcore pornography.
For years, the film was only available in grainy, chopped VHS transfers or poor quality DVDs. However, the Blu-ray era has been kind to Caligula, offering restored visuals that highlight the film's lavish sets and costumes. If you are looking to buy Caligula on Blu-ray, it is vital to know that not all releases are the same. caligula 1979 blu ray
Have you picked up the new Caligula disc? Are you team "Tinto Brass" or team "Guccione"? Let me know in the comments below. Caligula (1979): The Most Scandalous Epic Finally Gets
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: A 173-178 minute version that attempts to restore director Tinto Brass’s and writer Gore Vidal’s original vision. Restoration For years, the film was only available in
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