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THE BOOTLEG FILES: “ONE-EYED JACKS”

By Phil Hall | July 9, 2004

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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  1. JOHN H. McCARTHY says:

    “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……

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