The
following is a reference / historical listing of the 70-millimeter
presentations of “Zoot Suit” in North America. These were the cinemas worth
seeking out to experience this motion picture.
“Zoot Suit” was among seven first-run films released in 1981 with 70mm
prints for selected engagements. The Universal release was directed by Luis
Valdez and starred Edward James Olmos.
The 70mm prints of “Zoot Suit” featured Sensurround Plus and 1.85:1
pillarboxed imagery blown up from spherical 35mm.
Pre-release screenings included the world premiere held October 1st, 1981,
at the Cinerama Dome in Los Angeles.
Opening date YYYY-MM-DD … city — cinema (duration in weeks) [notes]
1981-10-02 … Los Angeles, CA — Pacific’s Cinerama Dome (11)
1981-10-09 … Orange, CA — Syufy’s Cinedome 6 (10)
1981-10-09 … San Jose, CA — Syufy’s Century 22 Triplex* (6)
*The San Jose print, valued at $10,000, was destroyed in a fire set to the
cinema on November 18th, 1981.
SUBSEQUENT 70MM ENGAGEMENTS & SCREENINGS
1981-12-16 … Los Angeles, CA — Pacific’s Picwood (2)
1981-12-30 … Los Angeles, CA — Pacific’s Picwood (1) [w/ “The Jazz Singer”]
2022-05-08 … Beverly Hills, CA — Fine Arts [70mm series] (DCP substitution)
2023-07-31 … Santa Monica, CA — Aero [70mm festival]
2023-12-14 … Los Angeles, CA — Academy Museum [National Film Registry
series]
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 Neil S. Bulk, Bill Counter,
Bill Kallay, Bill Kretzel, Paul Linfesty, and Brad Miller.
Any international 70mm engagements of this title have not been accounted for
in this work.
If you believe this article contains any errors or omissions, please
consider emailing the
author or editor.
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