TV MOVIE OF THE WEEK: COLL. 4

Take a trip back to the 70s and 80s with these three movies featuring stories of detectives, cops, and private eyes, all making their worldwide Blu-ray debut:

• Contract On Cherry Street (1977)
• To Kill a Cop (1978)
• Cocaine and Blue Eyes (1983)
• Bonus film: A Killing Affair (1977) (standard-definition)

Contract on Cherry Street (1977) - Imprint Television #27

Worldwide first on Blu-ray!

Based on the novel of the same name by Phillip Rosenberg, this gritty detective movie stars the great Frank Sinatra, alongside Martin Balsam (All The President’s Men) and singer Jay Black.

The partner - and best friend - of a tough New York City detective is murdered by killers working for a local mob. Infuriated at the inability of the Police Department to bring in those responsible, he decides, with the help of a few of his fellow detectives, to use whatever means necessary to destroy the gang.

Acclaimed by critics on release, Contract on Cherry Street was nominated for Best TV Feature/Miniseries at the 1978 Edgar Awards.

Technical Specs:

• 1080p high-definition presentation on Blu-ray
• Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Optional English HOH Subtitles

To Kill a Cop (1978) - Imprint Television #28

Worldwide first on Blu-ray!

Dive into the world of policing in the 70s with To Kill a Cop, an epic three-hour two-part telemovie event starring Joe Don Baker (Cape Fear).

Earl Eischied is a man with his hands full. As the Chief of Detectives in New York City, he is trying to break up a group of black militants that are on a crime spree, including the killing of a police officer. He is also trying to battle with both a mayor and police commissioner who want him out of his job.

Directed by Gary Nelson (Noble House) and adapted from the book by former NYPD Deputy Police Commissioner Robert Daley, this is a brutally realistic depiction of injustice and corruption that later inspired the short-lived TV series Eischied.

Technical Specs:

• 1080p high-definition presentation on Blu-ray
• Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Optional English HOH Subtitles

Cocaine and Blue Eyes (1983) - Imprint Television #29

Worldwide first on Blu-ray!

O.J. Simpson stars alongside Cliff Gorman (All That Jazz) and Candy Clark (The Man Who Fell to Earth) in this private eye action-drama.

While seeking to locate the girlfriend of a deceased client, a private detective uncovers evidence that a drug-smuggling operation is being run by a prominent San Francisco family.

Special Features & Technical Specs:

• 1080p high-definition presentation on Blu-ray
• Bonus Film: A Killing Affair (1977) (standard-definition)
• Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Optional English HOH Subtitles