Thanks, Okie and B.
B - I havent seen this flick (ive wanted to check it out for a while, though). I read that Mann was ultimately not all that happy with the final result, and some critics at the time of the movie's release, gave it a thumbs down, including Roger Ebert. Though, as the years have gone by, it has gained a bit of 'cult status' from fans.
I guess there has also never been a DVD or blu-ray release. And when Mann has been asked if a director's cut might ever be released, he's suggested that this flick will be left as is, with no interest in revisiting it.
Maybe one day.
But I also like his style, so will be worth checking out from that POV.