Kino Lorber Studio Classics has recently released two Chevy Chase comedy favorites on home video. “Fletch” (1985) and its sequel “Fletch Lives” (1989) have each received their own individual special edition Blu-ray. Directed by Michael Ritchie, both films follow investigative reporter Irwin “Fletch” Fletcher (Chase) who dons countless wacky disguises in his attempts to get the big scoop for his newspaper. Both movies remain showcases from Chase’s heyday and they look great in their handsome new editions.

These special editions Blu-rays of “Fletch” and “Fletch Lives” from Kino Lorber Studio Classics are available to own now. See below for a full synopsis and release information including special features.

FLETCH

About the Film

Year: 1985

Runtime: 98 Minutes

Director: Michael Ritchie

Screenwriter: Andrew Bergman

Cast: Chevy Chase, Joe Don Baker, Tim Matheson, M. Emmet Walsh, Richard Libertini, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, George Wendt, Geena Davis, Kenneth Mars, Bill Henderson, George Wyner, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Avery, Burton Gilliam, William Sanderson

Comedy legend Chevy Chase is at his fetching best in this suspense-packed and laugh-stacked thriller based on Gregory Mcdonald’s bestseller. Irwin Fletcher, a.k.a. Fletch (Chase), is an investigative reporter who changes his identity more often than his underwear. While working on a drug exposé, Fletch attracts the attention of a strange businessman (Tim Matheson, “Up the Creek”) who wants to be killed so his wife will inherit more insurance. The wily Fletch senses a scam, and soon he’s up to his byline in frame-ups, murder, police corruption and forbidden romance. It’ll be the story of the year, if he can stay alive to meet his deadline!

Take fast-paced direction by Michael Ritchie (“Prime Cut”, “Diggstown”), add an uproarious screenplay by Andrew Bergman (“The In-Laws”), sprinkle in a spicy cast with Joe Don Baker, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Richard Libertini, M. Emmet Walsh, George Wendt, George Wyner, Kenneth Mars, Geena Davis and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and you’ve got the makings of Chevy’s funniest chase ever!

Special Features

• Brand New HD Master – From a 2K Scan of the 35mm Interpositive
• NEW Audio Commentary by Entertainment Journalists/Authors Bryan Reesman and Max Evry
• Just Charge it to the Underhills: Making and Remembering Fletch – 2007 Featurette with Actor M. Emmet Walsh, Actor Richard Libertini, Actor Tim Matheson, Screenwriter Andrew Bergman, Actor George Wyner, Actor Larry Flash Jenkins, Actress Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Producer Alan Greisman, Producer Peter Douglas, Editor Richard Harris, First Assistant Director Wolfgang Glattes, Associate Producer/Production Manager Gordon Webb and Featurette Producer Jason Hillhouse (26:32)
• The Disguises: From John Cocktoaston to Harry S. Truman – 2007 Featurette with Makeup Artist Ken Chase, Hair Stylist Bunny Parker, Screenwriter Andrew Bergman, Actress Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Actor Tim Matheson, Actor Larry Flash Jenkins, Producer Peter Douglas, Producer Alan Greisman and Associate Producer/Production Manager Gordon Webb (4:53)
• Favorite Fletch Moments – 2007 Featurette (2:35)
• Chevy Chase: Reba Merrill Profile – 1985 Interview with Chevy Chase (3:41)
• 4 TV Spots
• Theatrical Trailer (Newly Mastered in 2K)
• Optional English Subtitles

FLETCH LIVES

About the Film

Year: 1989

Runtime: 95 Minutes

Director: Michael Ritchie

Screenwriter: Leon Capetanos

Fletch fans rejoice! Comedy great Chevy Chase (“Three Amigos!”) returns to the screen as the reckless I.M. Fletcher, investigative reporter, in Fletch Lives. This time, the chameleon-like reporter ventures to Belle Isle, a sprawling 80-acre Louisiana plantation which Fletch inherits from his aunt. Trouble begins when a lovely attorney mysteriously turns up dead, a neighborly lawyer (Hal Holbrook, “Creepshow”) warns him to leave town, and a ravishing real estate agent comes calling with a persistent offer he may not be able to refuse. Fletch must unravel the reasons for the mad land scramble with his trademark bag of hilarious disguises in this fast-moving comedy-mystery.

Directed by Michael Ritchie (“Semi-Tough”, “The Couch Trip”), written by Leon Capetanos (“Down and Out in Beverly Hills”) based on Gregory Mcdonald’s bestselling books, and sporting a spunky supporting cast with Julianne Phillips, R. Lee Ermey, Richard Libertini, Randall “Tex” Cobb, Cleavon Little, George Wyner, Geoffrey Lewis, Richard Belzer and Phil Hartman.

Special Features

• Brand New HD Master – From a 2K Scan of the 35mm Interpositive
• NEW Audio Commentary by Entertainment Journalists/Authors Bryan Reesman and Max Evry
• Fletch Lives: Making-of Featurette – with Star Chevy Chase, Director Michael Ritchie and Actress Julianne Phillips (6:14)
• Fletch Lives: Chevy Chase Profile – with Star Chevy Chase and Director Michael Ritchie (2:40)
• Fletch Lives: Julianne Phillips Profile – with Actress Julianne Phillips, Star Chevy Chase and Director Michael Ritchie (2:18)
• 6 TV Spots
• Theatrical Trailer (Newly Mastered in 2K)
• Optional English Subtitles