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  • Actors: William Petersen, Brian Cox, Kim Greist, Joan Allen, Dennis Farina
  • Directors: Michael Mann
  • Writers: Michael Mann, Thomas Harris
  • Producers: Bernard Williams, Dino De Laurentiis, Richard Roth
  • Format: Anamorphic, Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Italian, Norwegian, Turkish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Momentum Pictures
  • DVD Release Date: 1 Oct 2001
  • Run Time: 115 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005OCVI
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 14,288 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Released to box-office indifference in 1986, Manhunter introduced Hannibal Lecter and established the rules of the modern race to find serial killer thriller five years before The Silence of the Lambs packed cinemas everywhere. This was Michael Mann's third feature, reuniting William L Petersen and Dennis Farina from his debut Thief (1981) as FBI agents hunting the killer dubbed "The Tooth Fairy". Petersen's Will Graham is the man who put Lecktor (as it is spelt here) behind bars, and as in Lambs consults with the Doctor, played with understated malevolence by Brian Cox. Manhunter is an exceptionally well-photographed film: Mann's regular cinematographer Dante Spinotti created sparse, elegantly framed, often mono-chromatically lit compositions which are essential to the shifting psychological moods. The performances are very good, and the typically 1980s, Vangelis-esque electronic score effectively sustains tension. Once the killer is introduced the scenes with Joan Allen have a genuinely unsettling, almost surreal quality. There is at least one serious plot flaw--how does "The Red Dragon" get his letter to Lecktor? Manhunter never packs the sheer excitement of Lambs, nevertheless, it is a powerful and compelling thriller which remains far superior to the third instalment in the series, Hannibal (2001).

On the DVD: In addition to the trailer there is a revealing 10-minute conversation with Dante Spinotti in which he explains how he created the very distinctive look of Manhunter. Also included is a more general 17-minute retrospective "making-of" documentary. This is good but too short, the extras failing to live up to the wealth of material on the Lambs and Hannibal DVDs. The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 image is generally very good, being just a little soft in one or two early scenes. The sound is listed as Dolby Digital 5.1, but appears to replicate the main stereo signal in the rear channels. Audio is none the less powerful and clear, though lacks the sheer edge and atmospherics of some more recent thrillers. --Gary S Dalkin

Special Features
2.35 Anamorphic Wide Screen
DVD 9
German\Italian
English
Region 2
Dolby Stereo English
Dolby Stereo
Two Documentaries
Trailer
Photo Gallery
Danish\Dutch\English\Finnish\German\Italian\Norwegian\Turkish


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29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a worthy DVD release for Mann's Masterpiece !, 15 Sep 2001
By John Mounsey "Designer of manhunter.net" (Sheffield, England.) - See all my reviews
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First of all: Accept no imitations - Manhunter will always be the definitive Hannibal Lecter movie, even if they do decide to 're-make' the film under the original title of 'Red Dragon', which has been widely rumoured for many months now.

After the disappointing original UK DVD release of Manhunter from BMG, and the ambitious, but ultimately flawed Region 1 editions from Anchor Bay, this new release is the definitive edition of the film to own.

Momentum have wisely decided to avoid using the obscure Director's Cut of the film and have stuck with what appears to be the original theatrical cut, which is a great start. Whilst some of the extras included here are identical to those found on the USA release, as a bonus you also get a 53 page book about Manhunter and the other Lecter films called 'Michael Mann's Head Games.' Although the book is far from being a 100% definitive guide to the film, it is still the finest companion to this excellent film which has been written to date.

Overall then, this is another highly impressive release from Momentum and one which will satisfy all fans of the work of Michael Mann, Thomas Harris and Hannibal himself! Don't miss it.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A taut chiller, 1 Oct 2005
By Andrew Langdon - See all my reviews
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Michael Mann's adaptation of Thomas Harris' "Red Dragon" is a wonderfully acted and filmed thriller. William Petersen plays Will Graham, a retired FBI profiler who is persuaded to rejoin the Police Force to lead a case to capture a serial killer nicknamed "The Tooth Fairy". However, Graham's talent is also his greatest weakness; he can think like the killer. Whilst this helped him capture the infamous Dr Hannibal Lecktor - played with a wonderfully quiet malevolence by Brian Cox - it also ensured that he suffered a mental breakdown forcing his retirement and that he has never recovered from. In his pursuit of "The Tooth Fairy" Graham enlists the help of his nemesis, Dr Lecktor, who revels in the power he still holds over his captor. And so begins a race against time as Graham tries to unravel the killer's mindset whilst holding onto his own sanity and family, culminating in a fantastic finale played out to the strains of Iron Butterfly's "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida."

The acting throughout is of the highest standard, with the standouts being Brian Cox's' Lecktor and Tom Noonan's spooky performance as Francis Dollarhyde. Michael Mann's direction is taut, with no scene being wasted and always beautifully framed by Dante Spinotti's cinematography. The use of colour is extraordinary throughout, from searing whites and neon's to washed out blues, ensuring that Manhunter looks beautiful.

The DVD includes some limited extras, namely an interview with Dante Spinotti and a short documentary with interviews of the cast. So whilst the extras are not as good as you would want the movie itself is fantastic and well worth watching.

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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars GRIM AND GRIPPING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER..., 25 Jan 2003
By Lawyeraau (Balmoral Castle) - See all my reviews
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Based upon the wonderful, well-written novel "Red Dragon" by Thomas Harris, this is a superior and chilling thriller. Grim and gripping, it features William Peterson in the role of taciturn, retired FBI agent, Will Graham, who is called back to service in order to track down a bizarre serial killer. It appears that Graham has the uncanny ability to get into a killer's mindset and figure out what his next move might be. It is as if he and the killer become one. In his preparation for this, Graham even consults the imprisoned Hannibal Lecter (yes, THE Hannibal Lecter), deliciously played by Brian Cox.

The movie is compelling and, at all times, gripping. Joan Allen affectingly plays a blind woman who unknowingly involves herself with the creepy serial killer who is chillingly played by Tom Noonan. It is her involvement with him that helps bring the film to its stunning conclusion. Good performances by Dennis Farina, Stephen Lang, and Kim Greist round out this fine, ensemble cast.

This film is a taut, unnerving psychological thriller that is deftly directed by Michael Mann and accompanied by a terrific, musical score used to great effect. Who ever would have thought that Iron Butterfly's heavy metal "In A Gadda Da Vita" could be used to such chilling effect in the final, climactic scene? This is a film well worth watching.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Proper Leckter
The film is the best serial killer movie ever. Possibly Michae Mann's best film (along with "Heat")

Brian Cox as Lecter is superb, genuinely scary. Read more
Published 3 months ago by 1rockfan

5.0 out of 5 stars Silence of the Mann
Released to box-office indifference, Mann's Manhunter introduced Hannibal Lecter and established the rules of the modern race-to-find-the-serial-killer thriller years before The... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Brendan O. Clarke

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic Classic - The Influence for 'Cracker' and 'CSI' !
'Manhunter' is a product of the marvellous director Michael Mann (Thief, The Last of the Mohicans, Heat, The Insider, Collateral), who applies his usual array of cinematic,... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. Laurence Williams

5.0 out of 5 stars Manhunter
Simple review really, forget all the other take offs this is the best of all of them, superb acting & it was directed by the best Michael Mann. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mr. Sean Macoy

4.0 out of 5 stars [3.5]--The forgotten movie that is taken on its own terms
Like many people who have seen "Silence of the Lambs," I didn't know of "Manhunter," the first in the series, and by far one of the best one. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Jenny J.J.I.

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than Red Dragon
This is the first film to feature Hannibal Lecter. It predates Silence of the Lambs by five years and is frequently forgotten because of the later film. Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2007 by S J Buck

5.0 out of 5 stars MANHUNTER
The original and best of the Lecter saga, well directed by Michael Mann.Will Graham,'manhunter' has quit the FBI to fix boats in Miami, but is reenlisted to help on the 'Tooth... Read more
Published on 4 May 2003 by phil carsley

4.0 out of 5 stars ...4.5* would more appropriate
Having read Red Dragon sometime ago and being encapsulated by it’s gripping storyline I was cautious when sitting down to watch Manhunter, however I was not disappointed... Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2003 by Darryl Godden

5.0 out of 5 stars Manhunter
Manhunter was the first film to include the character Hanibal Lecter. It is the original version of the Red Dragon Book by Thomas harris. Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2003 by Gary

4.0 out of 5 stars GRIM AND GRIPPING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER...
Based upon the wonderful, well written novel "Red Dragon" by Thomas Harris, this is a superior and chilling thriller. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2003 by Lawyeraau

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