![Private School [DVD]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/814RpnJO0DL._AC_UL160_SR160,160_.jpg)
![X [DVD]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71e+RuAfaxL._AC_UL160_SR160,160_.jpg)
CALIGULA
filmed over a 2 year period back in the late 70's and released in cinemas in 1979
originally this film was going to be a straight forward sexual Erotic Drama about the Roman empire,
actually about the Era of Rome when CALIGULA reigned power
the original concept was written by Gore Vidal and Directed by Tinto Brass whose known for Erotic Dramas
and in between the writer and Director is Producer Bob Guccione who was somehow part of Penthouse magazine
Bob also Financed the whole film
During filming nearly all scenes were played out straight from the script by Gore Vidal
this is mentioned in Tinto brass's interview on the extras
so the film does have a plot which included some Erotic sex scenes (but soft core sex)
also included alot of Nudity, very Graphic killing and violence, lots of blood spurting in some scenes
which was very controversial back in 1979
During filming Producer Bob Guccione and Director Tinto brass had alot of Arguments
cause Bob wanted some more sex scenes in the film but Tinto didn't want it
so During editing, Bob Guccione went behind Tinto Brass's back and filmed some more
very explicit sex scenes between 2 penthouse models and other extras that were in the film
the explicit sex scenes are equivelent to today's contemporary porn
so you see everything in this film, even the Orgy scene is full on
anyway these extra scenes were inserted back into Tinto brass's film before it was released to cinemas
so you can imagine, there was lots of controversy, scandal and Lawsuits between
Bob Guccione, Tinto Brass and Gore Vidal when this film was released to the public
so there is 2 versions of this film the Unrated X rated cut of the film
that has explicit sex scenes included, about 1 hour of extra sex and violence etc
all the extra scenes that Bob Guccione Directed screwed up the film, screwed up the plot actually
so the Unrated version does not make sense with the plot of the film
cause the extra scenes are just for show
the Unrated version goes for about 2 hrs 40mins
The 2nd version is the Alternate cut of the film
it's the version that has all of Bob Guccione's extra scenes cut out of the film
so the Alt version is Tinto brass's Theatrical cut i'm assuming
cause i've never seen Tinto brass's Theatrical cut i've only seen the Unrated X rated version
i prefer the X rated version, it's about opinion, a person's perspective on the film
so you either like it, love it, or hate it that's it.
back in 1979 films like Caligula were Unheard of
especially when you got scenes of explicit sex in a General public film
you've got the X rated or Tinto brass's Theatrical cut of the film, so you choose which version to watch
Both versions of Caligula are on this IMPERIAL EDITION blu-ray release
Disc 1 has both versions and both versions have been given beautiful HD widescreen transfers
in all new remixed 5.1 master audio surround sound
Disc 1 also has has new Audio commentaries by Malcolm McDowall and Helen mirren
about there experience with making the film
lots and lots of special features on Disc 2
there is 2 making of Documentaries about CALIGULA, Vintage making of footage actually from 1977-78
the first one is the uncut 2 hours of behind the scenes footage and interviews
the 2nd is a featurette of the same Doco but shorter
so take your pick
there is also brand new interviews with Tinto brass about 1 hour conversation
about the making of the film, He talks about the lawsuits with Bob Guccione
his relationship with writer Gore vidal, he talks about actors Malcolm McDowall, Helen mirren
fantastic interview
there's a new 30mins interview with one of the Penthouse models from the film, Lori wagner
she talks about how she got involved in the film and her Lesbian sex scene filmed by Bob Guccione etc
there's also an interview with one of the Actors in the film John steiner
there's lots and lots of behind the scenes Photos
and the list Goes on
for some reason Malcolm McDowall & Helen Mirren didn't want to do an interview for this blu-ray
but instead they've done the Audio commentary
there is Vintage interviews of Malcolm & Helen from the Making of Doco anyway
for fans of this film definitely get this blu-ray version, Definitely worth the cash
i gave it 5 stars for sure
Enjoy fast, free delivery, exclusive deals, and award-winning movies & TV shows with Prime
Try Prime
and start saving today with fast, free delivery
Frequently bought together
$50.89
Get it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Choose items to buy together.
Similar items that may deliver to you quickly
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
Top reviews from other countries
René Cruz Talamantes
Calígula Sin Censura, mejor que nunca
Reviewed in Mexico on December 11, 2023
René Cruz Talamantes
Reviewed in Mexico on December 11, 2023
El DVD llegó en excelentes condiciones y rápido. Incluye subtítulos en español para poder disfrutar sin censura su adaptación estrella.
Images in this review
paul clempson
open mind and loose morals required
Reviewed in Australia on August 18, 2018Hans Mueller
A daring film to be sure walking the fine line and sometimes crossing it
Reviewed in Canada on November 24, 2015