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MPAA Rating: NR Content Advisory: Suitable for Children Movie Release: 1960 DVD Release: 01/08/2002 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV Edition: Dual Layered Audio Tracks: English, French Subtitles: English, French, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 2 hrs 7 mins Studio: Warner Home Video Total Copies: 1 Genres: Crime, Caper, Ensemble Film See Also: Ocean's Eleven, Ocean's 11 [Repackaged]

During a Los Angeles Christmas, a group of 82nd Airborne vets assembles under the leadership of gamblin' man Danny Ocean (Frank Sinatra) to rip off four Las Vegas casinos just after the stroke of midnight on New Year's Day. Playboy Jimmy Foster (Peter Lawford) joins in the scheme because he's sick of needing his oft-married mother's money, especially now that she's about to wed Duke Santos (Cesar Romero), a self-made man with all sorts of underworld ties. After he receives the news that he could die at any time, newly released convict Anthony Bergdorf (Richard Conte) reluctantly agrees to participate so he can leave some money to his estranged wife and young son. Ocean's own wife, Beatrice (Angie Dickinson), doesn't think much of her husband's promise of a big score to come, but her quiet protests don't dissuade him. With Las Vegas garbage man and fellow vet Josh Howard (Sammy Davis Jr.) and several casino employees among their number, the titular band of thieves have just a few days to get ready for their caper. When Duke Santos, Jimmy's mother, and one of Ocean's discarded paramours all show up in Sin City at the same time as the veterans, the crew's perfect plans face some serious hurdles. ~ Brian J. Dillard, All Movie Guide

Frank Sinatra - Danny Ocean
Dean Martin - Sam Harmon
Sammy Davis, Jr. - Josh Howard
Peter Lawford - Jimmy Foster
Angie Dickinson - Beatrice Ocean

Before there was director Steven Soderbergh's 2001 version, there was the original 1960 Ocean's 11 starring Frank Sinatra, Joey Bishop, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. This 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer looks bright and clean with only a few imperfections marring the image. While the flesh tones look well rendered, a small amount of edge enhancement shows up in a few scenes. However, the overall effect of this transfer is very good. The audio is presented in Dolby Digital Mono and sounds very much like a mono track should sound: flat and unimpressive. However, the bulk of this soundtrack is distortion free with only a slight hiss heard every now and then. Also included on this disc are English subtitles and Dolby French soundtrack.
This first-ever DVD edition of Ocean's 11 includes a few very well-produced extra features. The first is a commentary track by the lead actor's son, Frank Sinatra Jr., and actress Angie Dickinson. The two participants were recorded at different times with the commentary then edited together. Frank Sinatra Jr. does the bulk of the talking while Angie Dickinson chimes in once in a blue moon. Overall, this is an interesting commentary with lots of stories shared about "the Rat Pack" and their antics in Las Vegas. The "Las Vegas Casino Map" is a great feature that gives some tidbits and history about the five hotels featured in the film. An interesting clip from Frank Sinatra hosting The Tonight Show in the 1970s is included in a very scratched-up full-frame presentation. Finally, there are two theatrical trailers for the film presented in anamorphic widescreen. This is a very nice edition of the film for anyone interested in the 1960s, highballs, or gambling their nights away. ~ Patrick Naugle, All Movie Guide