L-R: Dana Wheeler Nicholson and Chevy Chase in Fletch.
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Fletch, Fletch Lives Get Special Edition Blu-rays

L-R: Dana Wheeler Nicholson and Chevy Chase in Fletch. Courtesy of Universal.
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Both Fletch and Fletch Lives are now available to bring home on Blu-ray with new special edition releases from Kino Lorber Studio Classics.

The two films–based on the Gregory McDonald novel and character–make their way to Blu-ray with brand new HD masters from 2K scans of the 35mm interpositive. Universal previously released the 1985 original film on Blu-ray in 2009 and the 1989 sequel in 2017.

Fletch

Synopsis:

Comedy legend Chevy Chase (Foul Play) is at his fetching best in this suspense-packed and laugh-stacked thriller based on Gregory Mcdonald’s bestseller. Irwin Fletcher, a.k.a. Fletch (Chase), is an investigative reporter who changes his identity more often than his underwear. While working on a drug exposé, Fletch attracts the attention of a strange businessman (Tim Matheson) who wants to be killed so his wife will inherit more insurance. The wily Fletch senses a scam, and soon he’s up to his byline in frame-ups, murder, police corruption and forbidden romance. It’ll be the story of the year, if he can stay alive to meet his deadline!

Product Extras:

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Entertainment Journalists/Authors Bryan Reesman and Max Evry
  • Just Charge it to the Underhills: Making and Remembering Fletch – 2007 Featurette with Actor M. Emmet Walsh, Actor Richard Libertini, Actor Tim Matheson, Screenwriter Andrew Bergman, Actor George Wyner, Actor Larry Flash Jenkins, Actress Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Producer Alan Greisman, Producer Peter Douglas, Editor Richard Harris, First Assistant Director Wolfgang Glattes, Associate Producer/Production Manager Gordon Webb and Featurette Producer Jason Hillhouse (26:32)
  • The Disguises: From John Cocktoaston to Harry S. Truman – 2007 Featurette with Makeup Artist Ken Chase, Hair Stylist Bunny Parker, Screenwriter Andrew Bergman, Actress Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Actor Tim Matheson, Actor Larry Flash Jenkins, Producer Peter Douglas, Producer Alan Greisman and Associate Producer/Production Manager Gordon Webb (4:53)
  • Favorite Fletch Moments – 2007 Featurette (2:35)
  • Chevy Chase: Reba Merrill Profile – 1985 Interview with Chevy Chase (3:41)
  • 4 TV Spots
  • Theatrical Trailer (Newly Mastered in 2K)
  • Optional English Subtitles

DIRECTOR: Michael Ritchie
SCREENWRITER: Andrew Bergman
CAST: Chevy Chase, Joe Don Baker, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Richard Libertini, and Tim Matheson, M. Emmet Walsh, George Wendt, Kenneth Mars, Geena Davis, Bill Henderson, William Traylor, George Wyner, Tony Longo, Larry Flash Jenkins, Ralph Seymour
SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Fletch Lives

Synopsis

Fletch fans rejoice! Comedy great Chevy Chase returns to the screen as the reckless I.M. Fletcher, investigative reporter, in Fletch Lives. This time, the chameleon-like reporter ventures to Belle Isle, a sprawling 80-acre Louisiana plantation which Fletch inherits from his aunt. Trouble begins when a lovely attorney mysteriously turns up dead, a neighborly lawyer (Hal Holbrook) warns him to leave town, and a ravishing real estate agent comes calling with a persistent offer he may not be able to refuse. Fletch must unravel the reasons for the mad land scramble with his trademark bag of hilarious disguises in this fast-moving comedy-mystery.

Product Extras:

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Entertainment Journalists/Authors Bryan Reesman and Max Evry
  • Fletch Lives: Making-of Featurette – with Star Chevy Chase, Director Michael Ritchie and Actress Julianne Phillips (6:14)
  • Fletch Lives: Chevy Chase Profile – with Star Chevy Chase and Director Michael Ritchie (2:40)
  • Fletch Lives: Julianne Phillips Profile – with Actress Julianne Phillips, Star Chevy Chase and Director Michael Ritchie (2:18)
  • 6 TV Spots
  • Theatrical Trailer (Newly Mastered in 2K)
  • Optional English Subtitles

DIRECTOR: Michael Ritchie
SCREENWRITER: Leon Capetanos
CAST: Chevy Chase, Hal Holbrook, Julianne Phillips, R. Lee Ermey, Richard Libertini, Randall “Tex” Cobb, and Cleavon Little, George Wyner, Patricia Kalember, Geoffrey Lewis, Richard Belzer, Phil Hartman, Titos Vandis, Don Hood, Dennis Burkley, Noelle Beck, William Traylor

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Danielle Solzman

Danielle Solzman is native of Louisville, KY, and holds a BA in Public Relations from Northern Kentucky University and a MA in Media Communications from Webster University. She roots for her beloved Kentucky Wildcats, St. Louis Cardinals, Indianapolis Colts, and Boston Celtics. Living less than a mile away from Wrigley Field in Chicago, she is an active reader (sports/entertainment/history/biographies/select fiction) and involved with the Chicago improv scene. She also sees many movies and reviews them. She has previously written for Redbird Rants, Wildcat Blue Nation, and Hidden Remote/Flicksided. From April 2016 through May 2017, her film reviews can be found on Creators.