{"product_id":"boxcar-bertha","title":"Boxcar Bertha","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis special limited edition J-card MediaBook slipcase (designed by Tony Stella) is limited to \u003cstrong\u003e5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e,000 units \u003c\/b\u003eand is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them. \u003cem\u003e(\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: this Limited Edition includes a \u003cstrong\u003e60 page\u003c\/strong\u003e booklet)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTaking its name from the Lumière Brothers invention of the same name, Cinématographe is a new sub-label from Vinegar Syndrome that seeks to fill gaps in the canon of American cinema. Offering a mix of auteur driven studio films produced during the New Hollywood era of the late 1960s and 70s all the way through the indie boom of the 1980s and 90s, Cinématographe will explore the wide breadth of American moviemaking, spanning numerous genres and scales of production. Curated and produced by Vinegar Syndrome's Justin LaLiberty, each limited edition release will be housed in a specially designed, cloth-bound, media book with embossed foil titles and custom molded disc trays accompanied by a slipcase featuring newly commissioned art and an individually numbered J-card.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Boxcar” Bertha Thompson (Barbara Hershey, \u003cem\u003eThe Last Temptation of Christ\u003c\/em\u003e), a transient young woman living in the American south in the 1930s, rides the rails bouncing from job to job and town to town, often leaving dishonest men in her wake. She eventually comes across “Big” Bill Shelly (David Carradine, \u003cem\u003eDeath Race 2000\u003c\/em\u003e), a hard working laborer turned union organizer. They quickly develop a romantic relationship and, along with two friends—Rake Brown (Barry Primus, \u003cem\u003eNew York, New York\u003c\/em\u003e) and Von Morton (Bernie Casey, \u003cem\u003eHit Man\u003c\/em\u003e)—begin an old fashioned crime spree, robbing banks and trains, and becoming fast enemies of both the railway company and local law enforcement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sophomore narrative feature for Martin Scorsese, who also co-edited the film, \u003cem\u003eBoxcar Bertha\u003c\/em\u003e bears not only many of the hallmarks of his filmography to come but those of producers Roger and Julie Corman as well. Adapted from the book \u003cem\u003eSister of the Road: The Autobiography of Boxcar Bertha\u003c\/em\u003e, Scorsese’s film combines elements of true crime grit with the style, and excesses, expected in drive-in exploitation pictures of the 1970s. Long overlooked in the filmography of one of American, and world, cinema’s greatest filmmakers, Cinématographe is proud to bring Martin Scorsese’s \u003cem\u003eBoxcar Bertha\u003c\/em\u003e to 4K UHD for the first time in the world, from a new restoration supervised by Scorsese himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edirected by: Martin Scorsese\u003cbr\u003estarring: Barbara Hershey, David Carradine, Barry Primus, Bernie Casey, John Carradine, Victor Argo\u003cbr\u003e1972 \/ 88 min \/ 1.85:1 \/ English DTS-HD MA 1.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional info:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-Disc Set: 4K Ultra HD + Region A Blu-ray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew audio commentary by film critic Adrian Martin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eA New Talent\u003c\/em\u003e - a new video interview with Ian Christie, editor of \u003cem\u003eScorsese on Scorsese\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAny Way You Can\u003c\/em\u003e - a new video interview with actor Barry Primus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWhat Price a Crucifix Tree: Female Protagonists and the Suffering Servants of Scorsese\u003c\/em\u003e - a new video essay by film historian Daniel Kremer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrailers from Hell - Julie Corman and Chris Wilkinson on Boxcar Bertha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurner Classic Movies introduction to the film by Ben Mankiewicz, featuring interview footage with producer Roger Corman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGallery of rarely seen storyboards for the film, drawn by Martin Scorsese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBooklet with a new interview with Martin Scorsese as well as essays by film critics Robert Daniels, Bilge Ebiri, Beatrice Loayza and Glenn Kenny, author of \u003cem\u003eMade Men: the Story of Goodfellas\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish SDH subtitles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMartin Scorsese: The Iconic Filmmaker and His Work - Hardcover Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBy Ian Nathan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the genius of Martin Scorsese – one of cinema’s greatest storytellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor over 50 years, Martin Scorsese has been one of cinema’s most celebrated directors. From a Catholic kid in Manhattan to a legendary filmmaker, he’s shaped Hollywood with masterpieces such as Taxi Driver, Goodfellas and The Irishman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut what makes a Scorsese film unique? His stories explore power, morality, and human nature, blending raw emotion with intellectual depth. Whether reinventing noir, musicals or crime dramas, his work captures the pulse of America and the Italian—American experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book dives into all 26 of his films, breaking down his signature themes, iconic collaborations with Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio, and his place in film history. A true movie fanatic and preservationist, Scorsese continues to push boundaries – proving that cinema isn’t just entertainment, it’s an art form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e176 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10\" x 8.75\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cinématographe","offers":[{"title":"Limited Edition Slipcase","offer_id":47201807073463,"sku":"CIN-030 CASE","price":62.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard Edition","offer_id":47201807106231,"sku":"CIN-030","price":49.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/9531\/8199\/files\/Box_Car_Bertha_LTD_Front_4Kq98efe7bv.png?v=1769799566","url":"https:\/\/ocndistribution.com\/products\/boxcar-bertha","provider":"OCN Distribution","version":"1.0","type":"link"}