“The Wind and the Lion”: The North American 70mm
Engagements |
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| Compiled by: Michael Coate | Date: 25.06.2022 |
 The following is a reference / historical listing of the 70-millimeter
engagements of “The Wind and the Lion” in North America. These were the cinemas
worth seeking out to experience the best presentation of this motion picture.
“The Wind and the Lion” was among four confirmed first-run films released in 1975 with 70mm prints for selected engagements. The MGM release (through United Artists) was directed by John Milius (“Big Wednesday,” “Conan the Barbarian”) and starred Sean Connery, Candice Bergen, Brian Keith and John Huston. The 70mm prints of “The Wind and the Lion” featured six-track stereophonic sound and full-frame imagery blown up from anamorphic 35mm. Opening date YYYY-MM-DD … city — venue (duration in weeks) [notes] 1975-05-22 … New York — Radio City Music Hall (5) 1975-05-23 … Los Angeles — Egyptian (5) 1975-05-23 … Los Angeles — National (5) 1975-06-25 … Boston — Beacon Hill (6) 1975-06-25 … Philadelphia — Mark I (7) 1975-06-25 … Portland — Hollywood (16) 1975-06-25 … San Francisco — Parkside (9) 1975-06-25 … San Francisco — Royal (4) 1975-06-25 … Seattle — Cinema 150 (8) 1975-06-25 … Toronto — Eglinton (13) 1975-06-25 … Washington — Apex (8) 1975-06-27 … Chicago — McClurg Court (6) 1975-06-27 … Chicago (Northbrook) — Edens II (9) 1975-06-27 … Chicago (Oakbrook) — Oak Brook (11) 1975-06-27 … Dallas — Preston Royal (13) 1975-06-27 … Houston — Gaylynn Terrace (17) 1975-07-30 … San Diego (La Mesa) — Cinema Grossmont (8) SUBSEQUENT 70MM ENGAGEMENTS & SCREENINGS 1975-07-25 … San Francisco — Royal (2) [w/ “Man of La Mancha”] 1975-10-08 … Kansas City — Brookside (2) 1975-11-19 … Wichita — Uptown (1) 1976-07-21 … San Francisco — Alexandria (2) [w/ “Logan’s Run”] 1980-03-06 … Toronto — Cinesphere [70mm festival] 1982-09-26 … Portland — Bagdad Triplex (2 days) [70mm festival; w/ “Far from the Madding Crowd”] 1983-05-30 … Seattle — Cinerama [SIFF 70mm marathon] 1991-10-?? … Portland — CineMagic The information included in this article was principally referenced from film industry trade publications, regional newspaper promotion, print enclosures, and Dolby records. Special 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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