Blue and Fade In were filmed in tandem in Utah, 1967. Sharing sets, locations, and even actors, the two films are distinctly unique, yet make for a fascinating double-bill.Burt Reynolds and Barbara Loden star in Fade In, where the enormous production of a Western film entwines the two together on a tumultuous romantic journey. See behind-the-scenes as the real Western film Blue is shot, starring Terence Stamp, Karl Malden, and Joanna Pettet, directed by Silvio Narizzano. In Blue, a young man must choose between a life as a Mexican bandit, or fleeing with the woman he loves. Limited Edition 3-Disc Hardbox, including the 2024 feature documentary Cruel, Usual, Necessary: The Passion of Silvio Narizzano.