Gung Ho Special Edition Blu-ray
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In this beloved, 80s comedy-of-differences from director Ron Howard, Michael Keaton is a wheeler-dealer who hopes to save a failing Pennsylvania automobile-assembly factory by persuading a Japanese auto firm to reopen and streamline. It isn’t long before the American-born workers grow to resent the disciplinary demands of their new Japanese bosses, setting the stage for a comic clash of cultures. Gung Ho Special Edition Blu-ray
Michael Keaton (Night Shift, Mr. Mom, Beetlejuice) shines as whip-smart Pennsylvania wheeler-dealer Hunt Stevenson in this rousing comedy by director Ron Howard (Splash, Cocoon, Apollo 13)! When Hunt persuades a Japanese automotive firm to reopen his home town’s defunct auto factory, he’s a hero. But when the Japanese hire him to enforce their policies among his American co-workers, he goes from hero to zero in seconds flat. It’s manpower vs. horsepower on the assembly line. Salami vs. sushi in the cafeteria. And a head-on cultural collision that’s enough to upset the world’s balance of laughter. See how really crazy things can get when Michael Keaton’s in charge in Gung Ho—co-starring Gedde Watanabe, George Wendt, John Turturro, Mimi Rogers and Clint Howard! Gung Ho Special Edition Blu-ray
Special Features:
• Brand New HD Master – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative
• NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian and Author Dwayne Epstein
• Finding Common Ground: NEW Interview with Actor Gedde Watanabe
• A Big Old Movie: NEW Interview with Actor George Wendt
• 5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0
• Dual-Layered BD50 Disc
• Optional English Subtitles
Additional information
| MPAA rating : | PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions : | 0.06 x 6.37 x 5.37 inches; 0.16 ounces |
| Director : | Ron Howard |
| Media Format : | Blu-ray |
| Run time : | 1 hour and 51 minutes |
| Release date : | August 19, 2025 |
| Actors : | Gedde Watanabe, George Wendt, Michael Keaton, Mimi Rogers |
| Studio : | Kino International |
| ASIN : | B0FFW4JY86 |
| Number of discs : | 1 |
| Best Sellers Rank: | #60 in Drama Blu-ray Discs |
| Customer Reviews: | (1,911) |
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Donald M. Bishop –
Michael Keaton between two cultures: the good laughs can prompt a lot of thinking
Michael Keaton gave one of his best performances in this film about the Japanese takeover of an ailing auto plant in Pennsylvania. It is a “comedy” that has a serious side too. This 1986 film reflected the anxiety Americans then felt about economic competition from Japan. That the anxiety has now passed should not keep anyone from watching, laughing, and enjoying the film — and thinking about its themes.One theme is “us” vs. “them”: The new Japanese managers and the American workers both think everything will be fine when the others change. This moderates (for the characters in the story, and for the film viewer) as the story unfolds. It diminished by the end of the film when the Japanese managers and the American workers have come, at least part way, to understanding one another.It is now more than 20 years since the film was released. Japanese companies have now built and managed many American auto factories. American businesses have now embraced many “best practices” they learned from Japanese management. And Americans buy Toyotas, Nissans, and Hondas because of the Japanese commitment to quality and zero defects that sparked conflict on the assembly line in the film.”Gung Ho” has a number of verbal and sight gags — like the town of Hadleyville turning out (Chinese) dragon dancers to greet the new Japanese management team at the airport. Another is Japanese managers saying one thing, with Michael Keaton hearing something different. Murray Chapman’s screenplay was quite skillfully written.To my mind, though, the most interesting dimension of the plot and Michael Keaton’s performance was to highlight the difficult situation of the person who moves (or negotiates or mediates) between cultures, especially at the beginning when the two cultures/companies/parties don’t know much about one another. In the plot, Keaton tried to finesse the differences with the force of his own personality. It worked for awhile, but it wasn’t sustainable in the end. The film could be profitably viewed in training sessions that deal with intercultural negotiation, change, binational meetings, and joint ventures.-30-
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pgp –
4* Funny& Relevant Yesteryear & Today!
Liked this movie since first viewing years ago, still “makes me raff”(rent the movie& you’ll understand the quote),touching at times& still a relevant message for the present. Collaboration, teamwork, mutual understanding always brings better results.One of Keaton’s,and a lot of the rest of the cast’s best! Rent/view this one, you’ll probably agree,maybe even purchase!
Jennifer Franchino –
Great purchase
Great purchase
Movies Are Cinema –
Great Film
Loved this movie years ago, and was glad I added this flick again the again recently! Funny, and a cool movie! Glad I added this to my collection!
One person found this helpful
jameela abdulghani –
Fun as a movie, but super depressing in this time when you think about it
I liked this movie when I first saw it, it was fun, but who REALLY knew that globalization would affect us? The sick thing is that if there were a sequel to this we would see that the factory still eventually closed down and all that work only extended the inevitable a few years. I would challenge someone to make a comedy about what really happened after the car industry moved to every other country but ours. My father was a tool and die maker and luckily he was able to retire and draw a pension, by the time it happened to his company, but so many people had generations of family members who supported their lives working at factories – the car industry being the most “sure ” and lucrative. None of these people ever thought it would end. When the corporations pulled out so they could exploit workers around the world, people were surprised and whole towns were devastated. Anyway, things must change in life and i hope those who were affected have moved on to better things.
12 people found this helpful
None Ya Biznis –
Great Movie!
This is a great movie! Michael Keaton in his prime! Totally recommend!
Amazon Customer –
Funny, great ending!
80s silliness, but great acting and Michael Keaton very funny. Not quite 5-stars but my wife and I still watch it every once in a while!
Estelle –
Love it
Great movie. Parts filmed in and around my home town
Dominick Vola –
Comedy Classic
Michael Keaton delivers a great performance and keeps you laughing throughout most of the film.
Sluggo –
Finally on Blu-Ray!
Classic Michael Keaton movie. After all these years they have finally released this on Blu Ray. Vastly better picture than the DVD versions out there. Recommended!
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