This listing is for the standard edition 4k Ultra HD/Blu-ray/CD Combo. The limited edition hard slipcase + slipcover combo (designed by Robert Sammelin) was limited to 4,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the packaging and 40-page book.
San Francisco based Jim & Artie Mitchell were at the forefront of bringing the sexual revolution to American cinema. Working within their filmmaking collective known as Cinema 7, the brothers and their group of regular artistic collaborators created dozens of intelligent, thought provoking, and radically minded erotic feature and short films. Mitchell Brothers Film Group will bring their extraordinary body of work to Blu-ray and 4K UHD in deluxe, restored editions, many of which will be coming to disc for the first time.
Gloria Saunders arrives at a quiet, bayside hotel for a relaxed evening. But the tranquility of her stay is quickly interrupted when a trio of men violently kidnap her, bringing her to a strange club. Confused and frightened, Gloria is soothingly informed that she is to be the centerpiece of an elaborate sexual performance which will fulfill her deepest longings and hidden desires, only to have no memory of the experience after it concludes. With no choice but to participate, she is prepared and brought on stage where anonymous lovers of all types begin to emerge through the mysterious green door. A low budget, but highly ambitious effort which would become one of the biggest X-rated hits of the 1970s, The Mitchell Brothers' landmark BEHIND THE GREEN DOOR made an international sensation and bonafide star out of its leading lady, Marilyn Chambers (Rabid), while also becoming one of the first hardcore features to win mainstream acclaim for both its technical innovation and artistic merits. With a supporting cast including Johnnie Keyes (SexWorld), George McDonald (Powder Burns), NFL star Ben Davidson (The Black Six), and many more figures from San Francisco’s underground and counterculture art scenes, which helped further develop its cult reputation, BEHIND THE GREEN DOOR at last comes to 4K UHD and Blu-ray, from the Mitchell Brothers Film Group. This genre classic is newly restored from its 16mm camera original alongside a bountiful selection of special features, including a bonus CD containing its outstanding original soundtrack.
directed by: Jim and Artie Mitchell starring: Marilyn Chambers, Johnny Keyes, George McDonald, Ben Davidson 1972 / 71 min / 1.33:1 / English, French (Dubbed) DTS-HD MA 1.0
Additional info:
3-Disc set: 4K UHD/Region Free Blu-ray/CD
4K UHD Disc contains the 71 minute feature presentation of BEHIND THE GREEN DOOR presented in HDR and newly restored from the 16mm reversal A/B rolls with the following sound options:
Original English language mono soundtrack
French dubbed soundtrack
Feature length audio commentary with Marilyn Chambers biographer Jared Stearns
Audio interview with actor George McDonald moderated by Ashley West of The Rialto Report
Also included is a Blu-ray Disc containing everything on the UHD disc plus the following special features:
Behind The Mitchell Brothers Film Group: Preserving The Legacy
Marilyn Chambers: From Soap to Superstar
Winding Through: Behind The Green Door
8mm digest version of Behind The Green Door
Initial release trailer
Wide release trailer
Japanese promo trailer
Archival image gallery
24 page booklet with the original short story for Behind The Green Door
11x17 replica Japanese one-sheet
Reversible cover artwork
English SDH subtitles
French translation subtitles
German translation subtitles
Also included is a bonus CD with the original soundtrack of Behind The Green Door
Overall rating: 4.8581314 / 5 from 289 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Behind the Green Door 4K UHD/Blu-ray/CD Combo offers a beautifully restored film with exceptional transfer quality. The packaging is praised for its beauty and the extras provide valuable insights into the era. The film itself is celebrated for its historical significance and captivating performances.
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Restoration Quality (14%): Customers raved about the beautiful restoration and deluxe release of this classic film by Mélusine.
Marilyn Chambers Performance (8%): Customers keep praising the Marilyn Chambers film, describing it as incredible, fantastic, and captivating.
Packaging Quality (21%): Many customers raved about the packaging, describing it as beautiful, incredible, and top notch.
Film Appearance (11%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the look of the film, with multiple reviews mentioning that it looks great.
Film Quality (28%): Many customers loved the film, describing it as great, excellent, interesting, and legendary.
"great 4K transfer quality looks amazing top bonus features book booklet poster cd with sturdy nice packaging and artwork" — James M.
"The classic movie given the great treatment, with excellent restoration, good extras and a informative booklet." — Milan P.
"Transfer looks good and the film cleaned up well." — Shawn D.
Reviews
What’s behind the door?
"Great release from melusine, and a classic film. Great addition to my Marilyn Chambers collection. Quality good, extras are good. Went for the standard edition. Nice reverse artwork"
— Dave F. (5/5)
A stunning package for one
"A stunning package for one of the most lauded, legendary, and awaited films in Adult Cinema history - truly a presentation worthy of the magnetic Marilyn Chambers. From the transfer to the copious amount of extras, the quality drips from every crack and crevice. Highly recommended!"
— Paul A. (5/5)
Bit too artistic for me
"This basically only exists for the historical importance of it. And even then that feels tenuous given how this plays more like a modern adult film than anything that existed in the Golden Era. Back to back sex scenes with no effort to create a plot left this feeling very boring. A few artistic flourishes also did nothing for me as again: it's just back to back sex scenes with no narrative tissue. It's just very boring. Shame! As the case is actually incredible. Honestly thought about keeping it just for the case. I would also go against a lot of other people and say this is an awful place to start for adult films."
— Tristan H. (1/5)
Essential Classic
"An absolute classic from early 70s. Don’t miss this release. Perfect edition"
— Marcel W. (5/5)
Classic
"A classic of the genre and John Cena's guilty pleasure."
— Paul R. (5/5)
Although I didn't think much
"Although I didn't think much of the film it is packed full of extras on the limited edition."
— Michael J. (3/5)
Purchased to support the Mitchell Bros project. Not my bag.
"The Winding Through features Joe Rubin, the extras are plentiful, the overall presentation is first class. It includes a hard box, slipcover, 4K, Blu-ray, CD soundtrack, booklet and poster. For the right audience, is a perfect, all-encompassing set. I tried to watch Green Door twice, but couldn't make it through the first 10 minutes. Living in a world, where this kind of activity happens (and worse), I can't bring myself to try again. This isn't the type of content I enjoy, so will stick to my usual anonymous, solo male stuff on 'the other site'. ;)"
— Elle N. (4/5)
Behind the Green Door
"Beautiful release of an essential piece of adult film history"
— Jack H. (5/5)
Don't forget to eat a handful of shrooms before watching for best visual experience!
"Perhaps the most infamous Erotica Art House film of all time has finally gotten the best home video release that it deserves! A one of a kind banger that can't ever be made ever again. Hypnotic and psychedelic to the core of the Green door. So glad to own this piece of film history that forever changed the landscape of Adult cinema."
— Allan R. (5/5)
A true all-timer gets the
"A true all-timer gets the edition it deserves."
— Corey D. (5/5)
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