Hi Paul-
I do actually have it on DVD already if you check my first post... I have a PAL Austrian copy that passable quality. I have also seen a Chinese version which was a complete and utter disgrace (if you saw it you would swear the movie wasn't shot in color!). I know it is out on DVD in the UK as well, but I'm assuming it is the same transfer as my Austrian one. And I imagine, at best, these transfers came from a 35 print.
However, this movie was never released on DVD in the US due to some studio dispute.... a criminal act for a movie of this stature! That is why the Blu-ray release is so important IMO. After hearing that it will be receiving a full 4K restoration from original negatives, my hopes are high that the step up in quality is going to be immense! Fingers crossed....