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    Unique ID Code: 0000022764
    Added by: DVD Reviewer
    Added on: 26/9/2001 00:33
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    Manhunter (UK)

    8 / 10
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    Enter the mind of a serial killer... You may never come back
    Certificate: 18
    Running Time: 90 mins
    Retail Price: £17.99
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    Synopsis:
    From Michael Mann, Academy Award nominated director of `The Insider`, Manhunter is based on Thomas Harris` novel `Red Dragon`, which first introduced an unsuspecting world to the now legendary `Hannibal Lecter`.

    This shocking,stylish and totally unforgettable film is regarded by fans and critics alike to be far superior to `The Silence of the Lambs` and still remains one of the most unnerving serial killer movies ever made.

    Special Features:
    Interactive Menus
    Scene Access
    64-page Booklet
    Trailer
    Gallery of Poster Art
    Two Featurettes

    Video Tracks:
    Widescreen Anamorphic 2.35:1

    Audio Tracks:
    Dolby Digital 5.1 English

    Directed By:
    Michael Mann

    Written By:


    Starring:
    Dennis Farina
    Brian Cox
    Joan Allen
    Kim Greist
    William L. Petersen

    Casting By:
    Bonnie Timmermann

    Soundtrack By:
    Klaus Schulze
    Michel Rubini

    Director of Photography:
    Dante Spinotti

    Editor:
    Dov Hoenig

    Costume Designer:
    Colleen Atwood

    Production Designer:
    Mel Bourne

    Producer:
    Richard A. Roth
    Dino De Laurentiis

    Executive Producer:
    Bernard Williams

    Distributor:
    Momentum Pictures

    Your Opinions and Comments

    9 / 10
    Easily Better than "Silence of the Lambs` and don`t let anyone tell you otherwise...
    posted by Richard73 on 5/12/2001 00:31
    7 / 10
    There`s an old saying ``If it ain`t broke, don`t fix it.``

    Why is Hollywood remaking one of the most unnerving serial killer films in history? This film was never recognised at the box office, although I`m pleased to say that it has become a cult film.

    Although I would have liked the Director`s Cut, this disc is still worth owning.
    posted by Gangster No 1 on 7/6/2002 01:17
    7 / 10
    Hannibal Lecktor- coz that is the way it is spelt played a lot better by Brian Cox than the over the top pudding -Sir Tony Of Hopkins.
    The film ,however, was a wee bit Miami Vice- I guess that was because of the era it was made in.
    What was Francis Dollarhyde all about!
    Unfortunately as yet I do not own a copy of this on DVD
    posted by Chickenboy_kfc on 8/6/2002 10:08
    8 / 10
    Content

    A classic cult film that can be compared in quality to Silence of the Lambs

    Video

    Very nicely cleaned up for quite an old film

    Audio

    Also nicely done and brings to life the very 80`s soundtrack

    Features

    The Documentaries aren`t bad but the rest is PR stuff. Micheal Mann is a brillient director and a commentary would have been very nice. However the book that comes with the DVD is very interesting and informative.

    Overall

    Good film, good transfer but the extras still need some work
    posted by mr_m704 on 18/9/2002 15:42
    6 / 10
    Very good, it was odd to see the original `red dragon` I must admit that the casting for those days was pretty special.

    The audio was good, especially the DVD, The effects were good.

    What more can i say? it was just good
    posted by alley on 1/7/2003 19:27