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    Saint Of Fort Washington, The
    Genre:Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 09 Of Widescreen Review® Stars:
    Matt Dillon, Danny Glover, Rick Aviles, Ninna Siemaszko, Ving Rhames & Joe Seneca

    WSR Review Scores
    Picture Rating: 4.5
    Sound Rating: 4
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    DVD General Information
    (Studio/Distributor): Warner Home Video
    (Catalog Number): 12805
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Retail Price): $34.98
    (Running Time In Minutes): 103
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Theatrical Release): 1992
    (LD Release Date): 04/01/94
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

    Credits Information
    (Director): Tim Hunter
    (Screenplay/Written By): Lyle Kessler
    (Story): NA
    (Music): James Newton Howard
    (Director Of Photography):
    (Production Designer): Stuart Wurtzel
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    (Editor): Howard Smith
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    (Executive Producers): Lyle Kessler & Carl Clifford
    (Co-Producers): NA
    (Producers): David V. Picker & Nessa Hyams

    DVD Picture Information
    (Principal Photography): Academy Standard Flat
    (Theatrical Aspect Ratio): 1.85:1
    (Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): 1.85:1

    DVD Sound Information
    (DVD Soundtrack): Dolby Surround
    (Theatrical Sound): Dolby Stereo A
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    WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    The Saint Of Fort Washington. Matt Dillon plays Matthew, a schizophrenic who slips through the cracks in the bureaucratic system and finds himself on the streets and in the Fort Washington shelter for men in New York City, where he befriends Jerry, a supportive father figure played by Danny Glover. They pool their re-sources by washing car windshields in an effort to realize their dream of a better life selling produce. Matthew finds himself uplifted by the guidance, care and heart of the older man, but the mean streets and desperation are a continual threat in this absorbing and tender film about homelessness.

    LaserDisc Picture:
    The picture has been matted at 1.85:1. The picture has a very natural look which supports the realism of the real life subject matter. Fleshtones are accurate and color fidelity, sharpness and shadow detail are excellent throughout. No marring artifacts are to be found in what is a very pleasing look.

    LaserDisc Soundtrack:
    The stereo soundtrack has subtle, but effective surround envelopment and a great music score by James Newton Howard. Great bass extension underscores the drama.
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    Superb Sound Effects Recording Quality:
    Superb Music Score Recording Quality:
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    Superb Color Fidelity:
    Superb Cinematography:
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