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In the enthralling Blow Out, brilliantly crafted by Brian De Palma, John Travolta gives one of his greatest performances, as a film sound-effects man who believes he has accidentally recorded a political assassination. To uncover the truth, he enlists the help of a possible eyewitness to the crime (Nancy Allen), who may be in danger herself. With its jolting stylistic flourishes, intricate plot, profoundly felt characterizations, and gritty evocation of early-1980s Philadelphia, Blow Out is an American paranoia thriller unlike any other, as well as a devilish reflection on moviemaking.

Special Features:

• New hour-long interview with De Palma, conducted by filmmaker Noah Baumbach
• New interview with star Nancy Allen
• Cameraman Garrett Brown on the Steadicam shots featured in the film within the film
• Select on-set photos from photographer Louis Goldman
• Original theatrical trailer
• A booklet featuring an essay by critic Michael Sragow and Pauline Kael's original New Yorker review