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Sky Pirates

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 Stars (98 Reviews)
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Edition Type: Limited Edition Slipcover
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This special limited edition spot gloss and embossed slipcover is limited to 2,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.

Description

In the wake of the success of RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, maverick Ozploitation auteurs John D. Lamond (FELICITY) and Colin Eggleston (LONG WEEKEND) joined forces on this breezy, tongue-in-cheek, thrill-a-minute, big screen epic inspired by their love of Republic Pictures’ cliffhanger serials.

Boasting exotic location work (including a climactic showdown filmed on Easter Island) and an action-packed, genre-bending plot that includes time warps, UFOs, the Bermuda Triangle and the Philadelphia Experiment – not to mention an aerial dogfight and a RAIDERS-style truck chase – SKY PIRATES is the ultimate old fashioned, fast-moving, two-fisted, pulpy B-movie experience! What’s not to like?

Umbrella Entertainment proudly presents the worldwide high-def debut of this weird and wild Ozploitation rarity with a new 4K transfer from the original 35mm vault materials supervised by cinematographer Garry Wapshott.

John Hargreaves is Flight Lt. Harris – a wisecracking pilot with an addiction for adventure. He teams up with the feisty daughter of a kidnapped clergyman and they hotfoot it across the globe to rescue her father and locate the separated pieces of a powerful, mystical tablet. In pursuit is arch villain Savage (Max Phipps) hell-bent on getting his mitts on “the ultimate power”.

Details

Director(s): Colin Eggleston

Starring: Bill Hunter, John Hargreaves, Max Phipps, Meredith Phillips

Release Year: 1986

Runtime: 85 min

Aspect Ratio(s): 2.39:1

Language(s): ENG- English

Sound: DTS-HD MA 2.0

Subtitles: English SDH

Format: Blu-ray

Disc Info: Region Free Blu-ray

Packaging Artist(s): Robert Sammelin

Genre: Action

SKU: UMB-015 SLIP

Bonus Content
  • Audio commentary with producer Michael Hirsh, cinematographer Garry Wapshott, script supervisor Jenni Tosi and stills photographer David Parker moderated by filmmaker Mark Hartley
  • Extended NOT QUITE HOLLYWOOD interviews with writer/producer John D. Lamond and cinematographer Garry Wapshott
  • Deleted and extended scenes
  • VFX test footage with commentary by visual effects supervisor Dennis Nicholson
  • VFX breakdown featurette
  • Filmbuff’s Forecast tribute to John D. Lamond with Michael Hirsh, Alan Finney, Paul Harris and Mark Hartley
  • “INDIANA CLONES” trailer reel
  • Colin Eggleston trailer reel
  • Extensive stills and poster gallery
  • Original theatrical trailer
Trailers / Videos
Label Bio

Umbrella Entertainment has been a 100% Australian-owned and operated distributor for over 20 years. Their vast home entertainment catalogue features an extensive range of Australian classic, cult and exploitation films restored under the eyes of the original filmmakers. All sourced from national archives, underground collectors and local basements.

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Customer Reviews
4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
Based on 98 reviews
84%would recommend this product
98 reviews
  • ZS
    Zach S.
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    2 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Sky Pirates

    Sky Pirates (1986) is an Australian B-movie adventure film inspired by Raiders of the Lost Ark, directed by Colin Eggleston and starring John Hargreaves as a wisecracking pilot, Dakota Harris, who gets caught up in a WWII plot involving a mystical artifact, time warps, and a showdown on Easter Island.

    Quality / PackagingRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Shopping ExperienceRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • KC
    Kyle C.
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    2 months ago
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    I’m a sucker for Indiana

    I’m a sucker for Indiana Jones knock offs, and this Aussie flick is one of the better ones. A solid villain, exciting action set pieces, and a globe trotting adventure that hits both Easter island and the Bermuda Triangle! Disc has a fair amount of extras including a trailer compilations of Indy knock offs, and the artwork on both the case and slipcover is fantastic!

    Quality / PackagingRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Shopping ExperienceRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • NW
    Nicholas W.
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    2 months ago
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Low budget fun

    As it says in the blurb it's inspired by Raiders and The Philadelphia Experiment and it's just as fun as those, although it's lower budget does show in places. Would love to have seen what the film makers could've done with the budgets Spielberg enjoyed.

    Quality / PackagingRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Shopping ExperienceRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • CS
    Curtis S.
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    Verified Buyer
    2 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    A fun, Indiana Jones type action movie

    It has comedy, action, romance, and adventure! I thoroughly enjoyed the film, plus there are a bunch of great extras I enjoyed as well. If you’re looking for a fun action adventure this is a great pick up.

    Quality / PackagingRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Shopping ExperienceRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • KM
    Keith M.
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    2 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    F*** FedEx

    I have nothing but praise for Vinegar Syndrome. I do, however, DESPISE FedEx for keeping my package a full week and a Half after its original delivery date. I've had issues with the Post Office before but not nearly as many or as often that I've had with FedEx and their despicable brethren

    Quality / PackagingRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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