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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Zoot Suit
Genre: Musical Drama

Reviewed In Issue 82 (Mar 2004) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Edward James Olmos, Charles Aidman, Tyne Daly, John Anderson & Daniel Valdez

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3
DD Sound Rating: 3
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: 3.5
Internet Links
http://www.universalstudios.com/home

Special Features
There are no supplements.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Universal Studios Home Video
(Catalog Number): 22617
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

NA
(Retail Price): $9.99
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 103
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): No
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1981
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 05/27/03
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Luis Valdez
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Based on a true incident, this musical drama revolves around the Zoot Suit riots in Los Angeles during the 1940s. Members of a Mexican-American gang are convicted of murder and are sent to San Quentin based on evidence that is purely circumstantial. It

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD picture is a bit soft, but sometimes offers satisfying detail. Colors are generally well balanced, with the main character

Soundtrack:
The Dolby