Universal's Legacy Series Presents Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck and Edward G. Robinson in Six-Time Oscar Winner(R) Billy Wilder's Classic Thriller

Universal's Legacy Series Presents Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck and Edward G. Robinson in Six-Time Oscar Winner(R) Billy Wilder's Classic Thriller

'Double Indemnity: Special Edition'

Two-Disc Set Including Digitally Re-mastered Picture and Exclusive New Bonus Features Arrives in Stores August 22, 2006 From Universal Studios Home Entertainment

Turner Classic Movies Celebrates DVD Release with Airing of 'Double Indemnity' During Tribute to Barbara Stanwyck on August 31, 2006

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., July 6 /PRNewswire/ -- "Double Indemnity," one of the most critically acclaimed suspense crime dramas of all time, comes to DVD in a new two-disc collector's set August 22, 2006 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Directed by six-time Academy Award(R) winner Billy Wilder ("Sunset Boulevard") and starring Hollywood legends Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck and Edward G. Robinson, "Double Indemnity" tells a chilling tale of lust, murder and deception. This quintessential film noir was nominated for seven Oscars(R) including Best Picture and Best Actress. Wilder and hard-boiled crime novelist Raymond Chandler wrote the script based on James M. Cain's novella about a pair of amoral opportunists, obsessed with each other and planning the "perfect crime." Featuring cinematographer John Seitz's exquisite black and white settings, "Double Indemnity" was named one of the Top 100 Films in history by the American Film Institute.

"Double Indemnity" is the fourth release in the Universal Legacy Series of films. The digitally remastered print is available for the first time in this specially packaged, highly collectible two-disc set, which also includes all new bonus material. Previous Universal Legacy Series titles include "To Kill A Mockingbird," "The Sting" and "The Deer Hunter."

Based on an actual case, "Double Indemnity" tells the twisted tale of a scheming black widow (Barbara Stanwyck) who draws a smooth-talking insurance man (Fred MacMurray) into a web of intrigue and murder. When their insurance scam goes awry, the lovers turn against each other and it's everyone for themselves. The DVD is priced at $26.98 SRP. Preorder close is July 18, 2006.

SYNOPSIS

A calculating femme fatale (Barbara Stanwyck) convinces her husband to sign a life insurance policy that will pay double if he dies in an accident, and then seduces the insurance salesman (Fred MacMurray) into an elaborate plan to kill her husband and collect on the money. The partners-in-crime think they've committed the perfect murder, until the insurance company's claims adjustor (Edward G. Robinson) comes calling with suspicions of foul play. As the stakes get higher and the culprits find themselves in a fight for survival, the would-be-lovers begin to plot against each other. This intriguing thriller was brilliantly directed by Billy Wilder and received nominations for seven Academy Awards(R) including Best Picture, and Best Actress for Barbara Stanwyck. One of Hollywood's best film noirs, "Double Indemnity" is based on a true story.

CAST & FILMMAKERS
Director: Billy Wilder
Written By: Billy Wilder and Raymond Chandler
Produced By: Buddy G. DeSylva, Joseph Sistrom
Director of Photography: John Seitz
Edited By: Doane Harrison
Costume Designer: Edith Head
Original Music By: Johnny Mercer, Miklos Rozsa, Vistor Schertzinger
Cast: Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward G. Robinson

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: August 22, 2006
Pre-Order Close: July 18, 2006
Copyright: 2006 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $26.98
Selection Number: 29078
Running Time: 1 Hour 47 Minutes
Layers: Dual Layer
Aspect Ratio: Full Frame (1:33:1)
Rating: Not Rated
Technical Info: Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono, English SDH, Spanish, French

As part of Universal Home Entertainment's on-going partnership with Turner Classic Movies (TCM), the authority on classic film, TCM will celebrate the DVD release of "Double Indemnity" by airing the film on August 31, 2006 at 8 p.m. during a tribute to Barbara Stanwyck. Marketing support will come from a TCM cross promotion, generating major on-air, on-line, and direct marketing efforts to traditional classic film consumers. The cross promotion will also include a DVD mention during the film introduction by TCM primetime host Robert Osborne and an ad in TCM's Now Playing Guide, which has a paying subscriber base of over 100,000 classic movie fans.

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CONTACTS

Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Vivian Mayer
Senior Vice President, Publicity
(818) 777-3594

Craig Radow
Senior Manager, Publicity
(818) 777-4572

Turner Classic Movies
Gina McKenzie
Senior Director, Public Relations
(404) 885-4315

Source: Universal Studios Home Entertainment

CONTACT: Vivian Mayer, Senior Vice President, Publicity,
+1-818-777-3594, or Craig Radow, Senior Manager, Publicity, +1-818-777-4572,
both of Universal Studios Home Entertainment; or Gina McKenzie, Senior
Director, Public Relations of Turner Classic Movies, +1-404-885-4315

Web site: http://tcm.com/

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