National Lampoon's Animal House [Blu-ray]

National Lampoon's Animal House [Blu-ray]

Director: John Landis Cast: John Belushi
John Belushi
, Tim Matheson
Tim Matheson
, Tom Hulce
Tom Hulce
, Peter Riegert
Peter Riegert
John Landis
National Lampoon's Animal House [Blu-ray]

National Lampoon's Animal House [Blu-ray]

Director: John Landis Cast: John Belushi
John Belushi
, Tim Matheson
Tim Matheson
, Tom Hulce
Tom Hulce
, Peter Riegert
Peter Riegert
John Landis

Blu-ray (Wide Screen)

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Overview

John Landis directed this rollicking early '60s nostalgia piece reportedly based on screenwriter Chris Miller's real-life experiences as a freshman at prestigious Dartmouth College. Unable to gain acceptance at the snootier fraternities they pledge, Frosh losers Thomas Hulce and Stephen Furst find a home among the Deltas, a motley crew of misfits and sociopaths bent on disrupting the well-starched status quo. Led by seniors (Tim Matheson) and (Peter Riegert), the Delta boys engage in various illegalities that land them in hot water with both the stern college dean (John Vernon) and the neighboring jock fraternity. Their exploits eventually cause them to be placed on "double-secret probation;" finally, they are kicked out of school and, as the dean reminds them, newly eligible for the Vietnam draft. What follows is an anarchic subversion of the annual town parade -- not to mention some genuine hilarity -- as the Deltas raid the festivities for revenge, causing all hell to break loose. While parts of Animal House are uneven, some scenes are side-splittingly funny, particularly the scene in which malcontent literature professor Donald Sutherland smokes pot with his students and discusses some heavy metaphysics. However, the real reason to watch the film is John Belushi as Bluto Blutarsky, the seventh-year senior with a poor memory for world history and a penchant for drinking fifths of Jack Daniels in one draught -- he is spectacular. His memorable performance solidifies his place as one of American cinema's most outrageous comedic performers, in spite of the brevity of his career. In all, Animal House is a highly amusing comedy, sure to bring back memories for anyone who's been to college (even if they never did manage to graduate).

Product Details

Release Date: 07/26/2011
UPC: 0025192072932
Original Release: 1978
Rating: R
Source: STUDIO DISTRIBUTION SERVS LLC
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [DTS 5.1-Channel Surround Sound]
Language: English
Time: 1:49:00
Sales rank: 19,710

Special Features

The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion an original documentary featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage with the cast ; Where Are They Now? A Delta Alumni Update a hilarious mockumentary featuring the original cast ; Scene It? Animal House relive your favorite moments with this mini-game experience, including movie clips, trivia

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
John Belushi Bluto
Tim Matheson Otter
Tom Hulce Pinto
Peter Riegert Boon
Stephen Furst Flounder
John Vernon Dean Wormer
Karen Allen Katy
Kevin Bacon Chip Diller
Mary Louise Weller Mandy Pepperidge
James Daughton Greg Marmalard
Donald Sutherland Prof. Dave Jennings
Bruce McGill D-Day
Mark Metcalf Douglas C. Neidermeyer
Verna Bloom Marion Wormer
Sarah Holcomb Clorette De Pasto
Cesare Danova Mayor Carmine De Pasto
Martha Smith Babs
DeWayne Jessie Otis Day
James Widdoes Robert Hoover
Lisa Baur Shelly
Douglas Kenney Stork
Chris Miller Hardbar
Joshua Daniel Mothball
Bruce Bonnheim B.B.
Sunny Johnson Otter's Co-Ed
Stacy Grooman Sissy
Stephen Bishop Charming Guy with Guitar
Aseneth Jurgenson Beth
Katherine Denning Noreen
Raymone Robinson Mean Dude
Robert Elliott Meaner Dude,Meaner Dude
Reginald H. Farmer Meanest Dude
Jebidiah R. Dumas Huge Dude
Priscilla Lauris Dean's Secretary
Rick Eby Omega
John Freeman Man on Street
Sean McCartin Lucky Boy
Helen Vick Sorority Girl
Rick Greenough Mongol
Eliza Roberts Brunella
John Landis Actor
Otis Day Actor
Robert Cray (uncredited) Bandmember, Otis Day and the Knights
Daniel Peacock Actor
Nick Berry Actor
Caroline Quentin Actor
Karl Howman Actor
Gary Olsen Actor
Kim Thomson Actor
Elmer Bernstein Composer
Mark Goldenberg Composer

Technical Credits
John Landis Director
Ivan Reitman Producer
Harold Ramis Screenwriter
Douglas Kenney Screenwriter
Chris Miller Screenwriter
Gary McLarty Stunts
Henry Millar Special Effects
Matty Simmons Producer
Alan Holly Sound Effects
Michael Chinich Casting
John Hughes Screenwriter
Bud Ekins Stunts
Bill Randall Sound/Sound Designer
Bill Varney Sound/Sound Designer
William Kaplan Sound/Sound Designer
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