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CRITICS' CHOICE, 4 STARS
TIME OUT
"immensely likable, highly characteristic... exuberant"
FILM OF THE WEEK
Philip French, THE OBSERVER
"Triumphant"
4 STARS
TOTAL FILM
Acclaimed writer/director John Sayles (LONE STAR, PASSION FISH) brings the birth of rock 'n' roll to life with electrifying effect in HONEYDRIPPER.
Tyrone Purvis is a bar owner down on his luck. To drum-up business, he enlists the services of the legendary Guitar Sam. What he gets will forever change his Saturday nights, but threatens to raise demons from the past that could destroy his future.
With a stunning soundtrack and a stellar cast, including Danny Glover, Charles S. Dutton, Stacey Keach and Mary Steenburgen, as well as performances by Motown legend Dr. Mable John, Keb' Mo' and rising star Gary Clark Jr, HONEYDRIPPER is a rock 'n' roll story as it has never been told before.
Bonus features on this two-disc edition include a feature-length commentary with John Sayles; exclusive interviews with John Sayles, Maggie Renzi (producer), Danny Glover and Dr. Mable John; a rare performance of "Keeping Time" - the short story that inspired HONEYDRIPPER - read by John Sayles; character biographies; theatrical trailer; stills gallery; English subtitles for the hearing impaired and a limited edition collector's booklet, including "Keeping Time".
TIME OUT
"immensely likable, highly characteristic... exuberant"
FILM OF THE WEEK
Philip French, THE OBSERVER
"Triumphant"
4 STARS
TOTAL FILM
Acclaimed writer/director John Sayles (LONE STAR, PASSION FISH) brings the birth of rock 'n' roll to life with electrifying effect in HONEYDRIPPER.
Tyrone Purvis is a bar owner down on his luck. To drum-up business, he enlists the services of the legendary Guitar Sam. What he gets will forever change his Saturday nights, but threatens to raise demons from the past that could destroy his future.
With a stunning soundtrack and a stellar cast, including Danny Glover, Charles S. Dutton, Stacey Keach and Mary Steenburgen, as well as performances by Motown legend Dr. Mable John, Keb' Mo' and rising star Gary Clark Jr, HONEYDRIPPER is a rock 'n' roll story as it has never been told before.
Bonus features on this two-disc edition include a feature-length commentary with John Sayles; exclusive interviews with John Sayles, Maggie Renzi (producer), Danny Glover and Dr. Mable John; a rare performance of "Keeping Time" - the short story that inspired HONEYDRIPPER - read by John Sayles; character biographies; theatrical trailer; stills gallery; English subtitles for the hearing impaired and a limited edition collector's booklet, including "Keeping Time".
Additional Information
| RRP | £ 19.99 |
| Certificate | PG |
| Director | John Sayles |
| Cast | Danny Glover, Gary Clark, Jr., Lisa Gay Hamilton, Charles S. Dutton, Vondie Curtis Hall, Mary Steenburgen |
| Language | English |
| Year of production | 2007 |
| Country | USA |
| Aspect ratio | 1.78:1 anamorphic |
| Audio | Stereo 2.0, optional 5.1 |
| Region | 2 |
| Format | PAL |
