FADE IN (1973)

LIGHTS... CAMERA... LOVE.

Arriving in Moab, Utah, to work as an editor on a Hollywood movie, a young city woman (Loden) surprises herself and everyone else when she finds herself falling for a handsome and charismatic ranch hand (Reynolds) who is working as a driver during the production. Initially drawn together by the "anything goes" sense of location shooting, the pair quickly discover that despite their differences they are forging a serious connection. But are they going to make it past the final reel?

Beautifully shot by ace cinematographer William Fraker (Rosemary's Baby), this unique, genre-blurring film documents the real-life making of the cult western Blue (1968), starring Terence Stamp, Joanna Pettet, Ricardo Montalban and Sally Kirkland. Fade-In was directed by Jud Taylor, but became the first film credited to Alan Smithee, the pseudonym initially created for Death of a Gunfighter (1969).

Officially premiering as The CBS Late Movie in 1973, Fade-In—also known as Iron Cowboy—has since garnered a cult following for its glowing star performances and fascinating behind-the-scenes look into late-sixties Hollywood filmmaking.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• NEW4K RESTORATION BY PARAMOUNT PICTURES
• NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker Daniel Kremer, Director of Cruel, Usual, Necessary: The Passion of Silvio Narizzano (Fade-In Producer)
• NEW Audio Commentary by Entertainment Journalists/Authors Bryan Reesman and Max Evry
• Newly Commissioned Art by Vince Evans
• Limited Edition O-Card Slipcase
• Optional English Subtitles