| The Gauntlet [Blu-ray] | ![The Gauntlet [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51tHxP2HqVL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Actors: Clint Eastwood, Robert Barnett, Teddy Bear, Mildred J. Brion, Don Circle
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (51 reviews)
Sales Rank: 6378
Format: Color, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: Blu-ray
Running Time: 109 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: WARBR40996
UPC: 883929032006
EAN: 0883929032006
ASIN: B001CT876W
Release Date: September 2, 2008
Theatrical Release Date: 1977
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Product Description
Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 09/02/2008 Rating: R
Amazon.com
Clint Eastwood is a down-and-out cop who is sent on a routine mission to pick up a witness and deliver her to the Phoenix courthouse. Sounds easy until he realizes he's been set up by the man who gave him this simple assignment. The interplay between Eastwood and the witness, a clever prostitute played by the actor's former girlfriend, Sondra Locke, is tough and playful. They obviously had strong chemistry. The story is highly implausible at times, but the action sequences are satisfying. Eastwood directs The Gauntlet very much in the style of his Academy Award-winning Western Unforgiven. Although the body count is surprisingly low for an Eastwood action film, a house, several cars, and a large bus get shot through with more holes than a big wheel of Swiss cheese. For Eastwood fans, this is the laconic hero at his prime. --Richard Natale
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 A Trifle Disappointed November 3, 2008
I've loved "The Gauntlet" from the first time I saw it many years ago. I was very happy when it was released on Blu-ray, as I felt that the original DVD released was in need of a few improvements. The picture looks very good, but I was not happy with the audio. For all the bullets that are flying, and for all the noisy destruction that takes place throughout this wonderful movie, the Blu-ray audio doesn't do it justice. I expected more surround and, frankly, more noise and aural mayhem, but the disc just didn't quite have these things, and that's a shame. I'm still happy that I bought it, but I'm a bit disappointed with the sound.
 The Good, The Bad and The Stupid October 22, 2008
This whole story from start to finish is ludicrous. If the mob wanted to get rid of some key star witness they would have just shot, stabbed or poisoned her and then disposed of the body. The real mob aren't so stupid as to waste a thousand bullets and not hit anything either and probably wouldn't bother with assuming that the witness is no threat because been left in the custody of some drunken cop.
The Gauntlet plays out like some buddy comedy with Sandra and Clint exchanging insult as bullets fly over their head and is often funny, especially the parts where Clint slaps her around.
By the way, has anyone ever noticed that in all of Sandra Locke's co-starring roles with Clint her character always gets raped?
 GREAT! October 3, 2008
This is a great Clint Eastwood movie. There is action from the beginning to end. It's also a great transfer to Blu Ray. If you are a Clint Eastwood fan you will get this movie.
Eastwood Bomb September 25, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
EASTWOOD BOMB
Its hard to imagine Clint Eastwood creating a bad movie, but hey...this was his directing debut. Give the man a break -- punk. The movie has Eastwood as a down and out cop who is easy prey for all the bad cops looking to take him down. Sondra Locke turns in a sucky job as a prostitute seeking witless protection under Eastwood's care. The only good thing about the movie is seeing Class-A Eastwoodian actor Pat Hingle as the only friend this cop has. Warning: This movie is only for die hard Eastwoodians.
 Great Looking Remaster on Blu-Ray September 12, 2008
This catalog remaster is superb! Looks like it came out recently, not 30 years ago. No frills or extras, but kudos to Warner Bros for keeping the price low. The movie gets 3 stars, the disc gets 4 as there are no extras.
Warner Bros - give us The Outlaw Josie Wales and North by Northwest on Blu-ray - soon!
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