BOOTLEG FILES 037: “One-Eyed Jacks” (1961 Western epic starring and directed by Marlon Brando).
LAST SEEN: Playing on MovieFlix.com
AMERICAN HOME VIDEO: Only in cheap public domain copies.
REASON FOR DISAPPEARANCE: The film’s lapsed copyright has allowed entrepreneuring video pirates to duplicate this film, providing no incentive for Paramount Pictures to offer a restored and remastered re-release.
CHANCES OF SEEING A HOME VIDEO/DVD RELEASE: Very unlikely.
BOOTLEG OPPORTUNITIES: Too many, but quality control is non-existent.
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“ONE EYED JACKS” WAS released by Paramount Pictures in its correct VistaVision aspect ratio in 1994 on a LaserDisc manufactured by Pioneer Video. It’s UPC code was 013023406766 and its ISBN number was 0-7921-3326-9. I personally own a copy……