A film about the best thing there is: a man and his plane.
A Dutch pilot (Blue Movie’s Kees Brusse) with a real passion for flying risks everything to keep his DC3/Dakota plane in the air when getting involved with contraband. Attention to flight detail and the beautiful backdrop of the Caribbean and co-stars Monique van de Ven (Turkish Delight) and Willeke van Ammelrooy (Frank & Eva) make this seldom seen much loved Dutch classic worth watching.
DAKOTA, the last Scorpio film directed by Wim Verstappen (Pastorale 1943), with cinematography by Jan de Bont and Theo van de Sande, was recently rediscovered as a Dutch masterwork of cinema and is now available for the first time on Blu-ray & DVD.
Website Exclusive: Poster with art by Juan Estaban R. (Approx. 12”x18” folded) with first 100 orders.
- Product Info
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Blu-ray + Poster
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DVD + Poster
Special Features
- New Restored 2K Transfer
- Audio Commentary by film historian Peter Verstraten
- Dakota Press flight
- Cannes Filmfestival 1978 (Vara Visie)
- Photo Gallery
- Scorpio Films Trailers
- New artwork design by Juan Esteban R.
- Reversible sleeve with original poster art
- Exclusive Slipcase
- Exclusive Poster
Technical Specs
Netherlands / 1974 / Color / Original Aspect Ratio 2.35:1 / 102 Mins / English & Dutch Language with optional English subtitles / LPCM 2.0 Mono / DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono
Special Features
- New Restored 2K Transfer
- Audio Commentary by film historian Peter Verstraten
- Dakota Press flight
- Cannes Filmfestival 1978 (Vara Visie)
- Photo Gallery
- Scorpio Films Trailers
- New artwork design by Juan Esteban R.
Technical Specs
Netherlands / 1974 / Color / Original Aspect Ratio 2.35:1 / 102 Mins / English & Dutch Language with optional English subtitles / LPCM 2.0 Mono / Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Reviews
“Monique van de Ven deservedly became an overnight star with Turks Fruit and one of the most exciting young actresses of the seventies. It is one of the great debuts in all of modern film and it set in motion what has turned into a remarkable career in front of and behind the camera and on stage. In 1974, 20 year old van de Ven was incredibly talented but still immature and Dakota was just the second film of her career.” – Nostalgiakinky
“Dakota is not only for pilots but for all DC-3 enthusiasts. Simply put, this film is a genuine, heartfelt and impassioned is a real MUST HAVE!” – Annecarlini
“Dakota is a terrific character study film through the framework of a survival adventure thriller while being a portrait of a smuggler’s life. The disc is solid and this is surely a taut little masterpiece I’ll absolutely revisit again if not graciously introduce it to others.” –The Movie Sleuth
“Cult Epics consistently impress with the meticulous attention to detail they bring to their Blu-ray releases. For fans of foreign cinema, few home video releases match the quality and care that Cult Epics delivers.” 5 out of 5. –Nerdlyco.uk
“Highly Recommended” –Digitalbits
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