The Sporting Club (1971) 1080p Instant

Historically, the film was a controversial "countercultural eruption" that performed poorly at the box office and was largely panned by contemporary critics like Pauline Kael , who called it "loathsome". However, modern reviews from Shock Cinema Magazine suggest it has aged into a fascinating, "unflinching" look at toxic masculinity and elite hypocrisy.

The 1971 film , a darkly satirical take on the American upper class, is available on Blu-ray in a new 4K master from Kino Lorber and StudioCanal . This 1080p high-definition release is the first time the film has been available on home video since its 1987 VHS release. Film Overview The Sporting Club (1971) 1080p

: Features with director Larry Peerce and actor Nicolas Coster, where they discuss the film's "compromised" release history. Audio Commentary : Provided by film historian Daniel Kremer. The Sporting Club (1971) - IMDb This 1080p high-definition release is the first time

The Kino Lorber Blu-ray includes several special features to provide context for this long-lost film: The Sporting Club (1971) - IMDb The Kino

: Lorenzo Semple Jr., who adapted the screenplay from the 1968 novel by Thomas McGuane. Critical Reception

: High-definition restoration of the original cut.