Director Martin Scorsese's brilliant and fiery masterpiece Bringing Out the Dead celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and Paramount Home Entertainment is marking the occasion by releasing the newly remastered film for the first time ever on both 4K Ultra HD™ and Blu-ray™ on September 17, 2024.
Described by the San Francisco Examiner as “an exhilarating sensory experience,” “intense and volatile,” and “brutal and sad” (Atlanta Journal-Constitution), the film premiered on October 22, 1999, and marked the fourth collaboration between Scorsese and screenwriter Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull). Nicolas Cage gives a stellar performance as a Manhattan paramedic who barely holds on to his sanity over the course of three chaotic nights. The film also stars Patricia Arquette, John Goodman, Ving Rhames, and Tom Sizemore.
Newly remastered from the original film, this exceptional new edition has been revised by Scorsese, cinematographer Robert Richardson, and editor Thelma Schoonmaker. Part of the Paramount Presents line, Bringing Out the Dead is presented in a must-have two-disc set that includes the film in 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos® and on Blu-ray, along with a wealth of new bonus content, including new interviews with Scorsese, Cage, Schrader, and Richardson, plus on-location archival interviews with Patricia Arquette, John Goodman, Ving Rhames, Tom Sizemore, and Marc Anthony. The edition also includes access to a digital copy of the film. New and old bonus content included on the Blu-ray Disc™ is detailed below.
Additional Content:
Focus on the Director – Martin Scorsese on Directing the Dead. Visionary director Martin Scorsese shares stories about the production, casting, shooting in New York City, and the music and art that inspired his approach.
Reflections on Redemption – Nicolas Cage on Bringing Out the Dead. Academy Award® winner* Nicolas Cage recounts wild nights in New York City, his mental approach to his character, and his time with Scorsese before filming.
Cemetery Streets – Screenwriter Paul Schrader on Bringing Out the Dead Legendary screenwriter Paul Schrader talks about adapting author Joe Connelly's novel, how traveling with real paramedics influenced his writing, and his creative partnership with Scorsese.
Ghost Town – Cinematographer Robert Richardson on Bringing Out the Dead. Oscar-winning cinematographer Robert Richardson, Scorsese's frequent collaborator, talks about filming Bringing Out the Dead and how the film affected him personally.
On set with Patricia Arquette. Actress Patricia Arquette talks about working with Nicolas Cage, director Martin Scorsese's creative openness, and how her personal background allowed her to understand her character personally.
On set with John Goodman. Actor John Goodman talks about the challenge of playing a paramedic, working with Nicolas Cage, and the honor of appearing in a film directed by Martin Scorsese.
On the set with Ving Rhames. Actor Ving Rhames talks about how Martin Scorsese's New York City differs from his own experience and how his character relates to Nicolas Cage's character.
On set with Tom Sizemore. Actor Tom Sizemore celebrates the opportunity to appear in Bringing Out the Dead and reflects on how life is full of surprises.
On set with Marc Anthony. Actor Marc Anthony shares how he turned witnessing the hardships he faced on the streets of New York City into an unforgettable performance.
Old Bonus Content:
Exclusive interviews with cast and crew
Movie trailers
Synopsis: Nicolas Cage stars as Frank Pierce, a paramedic on the verge of madness. Patricia Arquette is the daughter of a man Frank tried to save. Together, they must confront the ghosts of the past to find redemption among the living. A strong supporting cast includes John Goodman, Ving Rhames, and Tom Sizemore.
Get Bringing Out the Dead on 4K or Blu-Ray September 17, 2024 from Paramount Home Entertainment.
