“Kelly’s Heroes”: The North American 70mm
Engagements |
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| Compiled by: Michael Coate | Date: 20.08.2022 |
 The following is a reference / historical listing of the 70-millimeter
engagements of “Kelly’s Heroes” in the United States and Canada. The MGM release — directed by Brian G. Hutton (“Where Eagles Dare”) and starring Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, Don Rickles, Carroll O’Connor and Donald Sutherland — opened June 23rd, 1970. The 70mm prints of “Kelly’s Heroes” featured six-track stereophonic sound and full-frame imagery blown up from anamorphic 35mm. PART 1: ADVANCE SCREENINGS 1970-06-12 … Los Angeles, CA — Egyptian [sneak preview] (70mm?) PART 2: FIRST RUN No evidence could be found confirming any first run 70mm presentations of “Kelly’s Heroes” in the United States or Canada. (There were 70mm prints for some international bookings.) PART 3: SUBSEQUENT 70MM ENGAGEMENTS & SCREENINGS 1971-06-30 … Bloomington, MN — France Avenue Drive-In (1) [w/ “2001: A Space Odyssey”] The information included in this article was principally referenced from film industry trade publications and regional newspaper promotion, with thanks to Bill Kallay and Bill Kretzel. International 70mm engagements of this title have not been accounted for in this article. If you believe this article contains any errors or omissions, please consider emailing the author or editor. |
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