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Rock 'N' Roll High School (Blu-ray) (1979)
A group of rock-loving students, with the help of The Ramones, take over their school to combat its oppressive administration.Director: Allan Arkush (uncredited: Joe Dante, Jerry Zucker)
Year of Copyright: 1979
Year of Production: 1978-79
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio Commentary with director Allan Arkush, producer Michael Finnell and co-writer Richard Whitley (1997)
(2.) Audio Commentary with actress P.J. Soles, director Allan Arkush and actor Clint Howard (2010)
(3.) Audio Commentary with co-writers Richard Whitley and Russ Dvonch (2010)
(4.) Audio Commentary with producer Roger Corman and actress Dey Young (2005) -
Extras:"Class of 1979: 40 Years of Rock 'n' Roll High School" documentary (HD, 70:23)
Allan Arkush 2019 Sunday Slasher Intro (HD, 5:30)
"Back to School: A Retrospective" featurette (SD, 23:47)
"Staying After Class with P.J. Soles, Dey Young and Vincent Van Patton" 2010 featurette (HD, 15:59)
1997 Interview with Roger Corman by Leonard Maltin on Rock �N� Roll High School (SD, 4:34)
�Rock �N� Roll High School: Candid Comments from Director Allan Arkush� featurette (HD, 11:33)
Audio Outtakes from The Roxy Theater LA, 14.12.1978 (15:33)
TV Spot (SD, 0:40)
Original Radio Ads (1:05)
Theatrical Trailer (HD, 2:11) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Steelbook
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Notes:Features a 2019 4K scan from the original camera negative.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film
(1.) Audio Commentary with director Allan Arkush, producer Michael Finnell and co-writer Richard Whitley (1997)
(2.) Audio Commentary with producer Roger Corman and actress Dey Young (2005)
(3.) Audio Commentary with actress P.J. Soles, director Allan Arkush and actor Clint Howard (2010)
(4.) Audio Commentary with co-writers Richard Whitley and Russ Dvonch (2010)
(5.) Audio Commentary with author Stephen B. Armstrong (2024)
2024 Introduction by director Allan Arkush (HD, 6:59)
DISC THREE (Blu-ray)
* Rock 'N' Roll High School Forever (SD, 91:31)
"Hit It Marky!" 2024 interview with musician/actor Marky Ramone (HD, 19:44)
"Class of 1979: 40 Years of Rock 'n' Roll High School" documentary (HD, 74:07)
Allan Arkush 2019 Sunday Slasher Intro (HD, 5:30)
"Joey Ramone Birthday Bash" 2024 featurette (HD, 3:56)
"The Real Riff Randell" 2024 featurette (HD, 2:07)
"Back to School: A Retrospective" 2005 featurette (SD, 23:46)
"Staying After Class with P.J. Soles, Dey Young and Vincent Van Patton" 2010 featurette (HD, 16:02)
1997 Interview with Roger Corman by Leonard Maltin on Rock 'N' Roll High School (SD, 4:36)
"Rock 'N' Roll High School: Candid Comments from Director Allan Arkush" featurette (HD, 11:35)
Audio Outtakes from The Roxy Theater LA, 14.12.1978 (15:23)
"Trailers From Hell" commentary on the trailer with filmmaker Eli Roth (SD, 2:18)
TV Spot (SD, 0:34)
Original Radio Ads (1:05)
Theatrical Trailer (HD, 2:11) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 2024 4K scan from the original camera negative.
Comes with a slipcase.
If (pre-)ordered on the Shout! Factory website, you'll receive a free 18"x24" rolled poster. -
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio Commentary with director Allan Arkush, producer Michael Finnell and co-writer Richard Whitley (1997)
(2.) Audio Commentary with producer Roger Corman and actress Dey Young (2005)
(3.) Audio Commentary with actress P.J. Soles, director Allan Arkush and actor Clint Howard (2010)
(4.) Audio Commentary with co-writers Richard Whitley and Russ Dvonch (2010) -
Extras:Interviews:
- "Back to School: A Retrospective" 2005 documentary (23:47)
- "Staying After Class with P.J. Soles, Dey Young and Vincent Van Patton" 2010 featurette (HD, 15:59)
- “Rock ‘N’ Roll High School: Candid Comments from Director Allan Arkush” 2010 featurette (HD, 11:33)
- 1997 Interview with Roger Corman by Leonard Maltin on Rock ‘N’ Roll High School (4:34)
Special Introduction (6 Text Pages)
"Rock 'n' Roll High School: Audio Outtakes from The Roxy" the Roxy Theatre LA, 14.12.1978 (15:33)
Original Radio Ads (1:05)
Photo Galleries (HD):
- Photos from Richard Whitley's Personal Collection (32 images)
- Pressbook (7 pages)
- Script Pages from a Deleted Scene (5:00)
- Script Pages from Deleted Shower Scene (5:51)
- The Ramones Gallery (8 images)
- Photos, Posters and More (14 images)
Trailers:
- "Rock ‘N’ Roll High School" (2:09)
- "Suburbia" (1:52)
- "Grand Theft Auto" (2:07)
TV Spot (0:40) -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Extras are in SD unless stated.
The rear cover mentions a lossless audio track, but it is not present.
Comes with a 20-page liner notes booklet by Allan Arkush, Richard Whitley & Russ Dvonich and interviews with Allan Arkush, Johnny Ramone and Paul Bartel. -
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio Commentary with director Allan Arkush, producer Michael Finnell and co-writer Richard Whitley (1997)
(2.) Audio Commentary with producer Roger Corman and actress Dey Young (2005)
(3.) Audio Commentary with actress P.J. Soles, director Allan Arkush and actor Clint Howard (2010)
(4.) Audio Commentary with co-writers Richard Whitley and Russ Dvonch (2010) -
Extras:"Class of 1979: 40 Years of Rock 'n' Roll High School" documentary (HD, 70:23)
Allan Arkush 2019 Sunday Slasher Intro (HD, 5:30)
"Back to School: A Retrospective" featurette (SD, 23:47)
"Staying After Class with P.J. Soles, Dey Young and Vincent Van Patton" 2010 featurette (HD, 15:59)
1997 Interview with Roger Corman by Leonard Maltin on Rock �N� Roll High School (SD, 4:34)
�Rock �N� Roll High School: Candid Comments from Director Allan Arkush� featurette (HD, 11:33)
Audio Outtakes from The Roxy Theater LA, 14.12.1978 (15:33)
TV Spot (SD, 0:40)
Original Radio Ads (1:05)
Theatrical Trailer (HD, 2:11) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Steelbook
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Notes:Features a 2019 4K scan from the original camera negative.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film
(1.) Audio Commentary with director Allan Arkush, producer Michael Finnell and co-writer Richard Whitley (1997)
(2.) Audio Commentary with producer Roger Corman and actress Dey Young (2005)
(3.) Audio Commentary with actress P.J. Soles, director Allan Arkush and actor Clint Howard (2010)
(4.) Audio Commentary with co-writers Richard Whitley and Russ Dvonch (2010)
(5.) Audio Commentary with author Stephen B. Armstrong (2024)
2024 Introduction by director Allan Arkush (HD, 6:59)
DISC THREE (Blu-ray)
* Rock 'N' Roll High School Forever (SD, 91:31)
"Hit It Marky!" 2024 interview with musician/actor Marky Ramone (HD, 19:44)
"Class of 1979: 40 Years of Rock 'n' Roll High School" documentary (HD, 74:07)
Allan Arkush 2019 Sunday Slasher Intro (HD, 5:30)
"Joey Ramone Birthday Bash" 2024 featurette (HD, 3:56)
"The Real Riff Randell" 2024 featurette (HD, 2:07)
"Back to School: A Retrospective" 2005 featurette (SD, 23:46)
"Staying After Class with P.J. Soles, Dey Young and Vincent Van Patton" 2010 featurette (HD, 16:02)
1997 Interview with Roger Corman by Leonard Maltin on Rock 'N' Roll High School (SD, 4:36)
"Rock 'N' Roll High School: Candid Comments from Director Allan Arkush" featurette (HD, 11:35)
Audio Outtakes from The Roxy Theater LA, 14.12.1978 (15:23)
"Trailers From Hell" commentary on the trailer with filmmaker Eli Roth (SD, 2:18)
TV Spot (SD, 0:34)
Original Radio Ads (1:05)
Theatrical Trailer (HD, 2:11) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 2024 4K scan from the original camera negative.
Comes with a slipcase.
If (pre-)ordered on the Shout! Factory website, you'll receive a free 18"x24" rolled poster. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio Commentary with director Allan Arkush, producer Michael Finnell and co-writer Richard Whitley (1997)
(2.) Audio Commentary with actress P.J. Soles, director Allan Arkush and actor Clint Howard (2010)
(3.) Audio Commentary with producer Roger Corman and actress Dey Young (2005)
(4.) Audio commentary with Jörg Buttgereit and Alexander Iffländer (2018) -
Extras:"Back to School: A Retrospective" 2005 documentary (23:44)
“Rock ‘N’ Roll High School: Candid Comments from Director Allan Arkush” featurette (11:33)
1997 Interview with Roger Corman by Leonard Maltin on Rock ‘N’ Roll High School (4:34)
"Staying After Class with P.J. Soles, Dey Young and Vincent Van Patton" 2010 featurette (15:58)
"Rock 'n' Roll High School: Audio Outtakes from The Roxy" the Roxy Theatre LA, 14.12.1978 (15:32)
US Theatrical Trailer (2:09)
Trailer with commentary by Eli Roth from Trailers from Hell (2:14)
US TV Spot (0:36)
US Radio Spot 1 (0:31)
US Radio Spot 2 (0:30)
US Advertisement Material (2:24)
Picture Gallery (3:40) -
Subtitles:German (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Mediabook
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Notes:Extras are in 1080p.
The trailers, TV spot and radio spots are in English without subtitles.
The fourth commentary is in German without subtitles.
Other extras are in English with optional German subtitles.
Includes a 24 page booklet with writing by Dietmar Westertreicher. -
Special thanks to Rewind user Christian_Bütikofer for providing these specifications.
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio Commentary with director Allan Arkush, producer Michael Finnell and co-writer Richard Whitley (1997)
(2.) Audio Commentary with producer Roger Corman and actress Dey Young (2005)
(3.) Audio Commentary with actress P.J. Soles, director Allan Arkush and actor Clint Howard (2010)
(4.) Audio Commentary with co-writers Richard Whitley and Russ Dvonch (2010) -
Extras:"Class of 1979: 40 Years of Rock 'n' Roll High School" 2019 documentary (HD, 70:23)
"Back to School: A Retrospective" 2005 documentary (SD, 23:46)
"Staying After Class with P.J. Soles, Dey Young and Vincent Van Patton" 2010 featurette (HD, 16:02)
1997 Interview with Roger Corman by Leonard Maltin on Rock ‘N’ Roll High School (SD, 4:36)
"Rock ‘N’ Roll High School: Candid Comments from Director Allan Arkush" 2010 featurette (HD, 11:35)
"Rock 'n' Roll High School: Audio Outtakes from The Roxy" the Roxy Theatre LA, 14.12.1978 (15:24)
Original Radio Ads & TV Spot (1:39):
- Radio Ads (1:05)
- TV Spot (SD, 0:34)
Theatrical Trailer (HD, 2:11) -
Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Mono (48kHz, 16-bit)
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Case type:Special Case
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UPC Number:5037899075449
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Notes:Features a 4K scan from the original camera negative.
Extras are in SD unless stated.
Packaged in keep case with cardboard slip case and 28 page book with essays by Jon Towlson & Jimmy Martin. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The US 45th Anniversary Edition have the "Class of '79: 40 Years of Rock 'n' Roll High School" documentary and the best set of extras.
The German release lacks the Richard Whitley and Russ Dvonch commentary, but adds an exclusive German commentary. -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray A 40th Anniversary Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts (93:22).
- Blu-ray A 45th Anniversary Edition America- Shout! Studios - No cuts.
- Blu-ray A Roger Corman's Cult Classics America- Shout! Factory - No cuts (93:19)
- Blu-ray A 40th Anniversary Edition Canada- Shout! Factory - No cuts (93:22).
- Blu-ray A 45th Anniversary Edition Canada- Shout! Studios - No cuts.
- Blu-ray B Germany- Anolis - No cuts (93:16)
- Blu-ray B Limited Edition United Kingdom- 101 Films - No cuts (93:19)
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Comparison added by James-Masaki_Ryan on 19/02/15
Comparison last updated by Anthony_DiPaola on 12/12/24UPDATE LOG:
19/02/15: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
30/10/19: Addition of the 40th Anniversary Edition.
07/12/22: Addition of the UK release.
21/12/22: Added Germany.
18/02/24: Dates.
12/12/24: Addition of the Canadian and 45th Anniversary Editions.
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