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Red Line 7000 Blu-ray captures Hollywood legend Howard Hawks pushing his filmmaking instincts into high gear with this sleek, youth-driven racing drama from the mid-1960s. Often misunderstood on release and later reappraised as a daring late-career experiment, the film blends Hawks’ signature professionalism and romantic fatalism with the raw speed, danger, and emotional volatility of the stock-car circuit.

 

Set in the adrenaline-charged world of professional racing, the film follows three ambitious young drivers chasing glory, money, and love at speeds that leave no room for hesitation. Fame comes fast, tragedy comes faster, and the emotional toll of life lived at full throttle weighs heavily on both the drivers and the women drawn into their orbit. Hawks stages real racing footage shot at legendary NASCAR tracks, capturing the visceral danger of motorsport while exploring themes of risk, masculinity, loyalty, and loss.

 

Featuring James Caan in his first starring role, alongside George Takei in an early screen appearance, Red Line 7000 stands as a fascinating bridge between classical Hollywood storytelling and the restless energy of 1960s youth culture. Shot by Milton R. Krasner and later cited as an influence by Quentin Tarantino, the film has earned critical reevaluation as one of Hawks’ boldest and most unconventional works. This limited edition Blu-ray presents the film in high definition with extensive contextual extras.

 

directed by: Howard Hawks
starring: James Caan, Laura Devon, Gail Hire, George Takei, Marianna Hill, Charlene Holt
1965 / 110 min

Red Line 7000 (Limited Edition) [Blu-ray]

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  • BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES
    • High-definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation
    • Original lossless mono audio
    • Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
    • Audio commentary by Julie Kirgo and Nick Redman
    • Bruce Kessler: Man in Motion – new interview with assistant director Bruce Kessler
    • Gas, Gears, Girls, Guys & Death – new visual essay by Howard S. Berger
    • A Modern Type of Woman – visual essay on the Hawksian Woman by Kat Ellinger
    • Image gallery of posters, lobby cards, and stills
    • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sam Hadley
    • Double-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sam Hadley
    • Illustrated collector’s booklet with new writing by Martyn Conterio

     

    Additional details
    Format: Blu-ray
    Region: Region 0
    Audio: Mono
    Language: English
    Runtime: 110 minutes
    Discs: 1

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