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Just because something’s a Columbia title doesn’t mean that it’s necessarily available for licensing. And in this case materials may well be a hurdle, which is what stymied plans for a turn-of-the-60s Hammer comedy box. |
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'Essential Film Noir: Collection 5' - Blu-ray pre-order available from [Imprint] direct - Aus $119.95 Release date: November 29 "Step into the darkness with four more incredible noir classics in this limited edition boxset Island Of Doomed Men (1940) Worldwide first on Blu-ray! Oscar winner Charles Barton directs the legendary Peter Lorre (M, The Maltese Falcon) in this sensational Noir that “pushes the censorship restrictions of the era as far as possible thanks to its elements of sadism, bondage, spousal abuse, and one very startling moment of (simulated) animal cruelty” (TCM, Nathaniel Thompson). Peter Lorre plays Stephen Danel, the owner of Dead Man’s Island, using the off-the-radar colony as a place to keep paroled convicts as slaves. Undercover agent Mark Sheldon gets sent to the island and becomes trapped himself as Danel’s sadistic guards maintain a tight circle around the house and grounds. Special Features & Technical Specs:
The Red Menace (1949) This controversial noir (later re-released as Underground Spy) stars Robert Rockwell, Betty Lou Gerson, and Barbra Fuller, directed by R.G. Springsteen. When a disgruntled ex-soldier gets no help from the Veteran’s Bureau, he is ripe for the influences of Communists who lead him down the party line. But he soon meets up with disgruntled party members who attempt to break out. Special Features & Technical Specs:
The Burglar (1957) Worldwide first on Blu-ray! Based on the 1953 novel of the same name by David Goodis, The Burglar stars Dan Duryea, Jayne Mansfield and Martha Vickers. A burglar and his two associates set their sights on a wealthy spiritualist who has inherited a fortune – including a renowned emerald necklace – from a Philadelphia financier. “This film is loaded with wonderful expressionistic touches that constantly surprise you, and sometimes take your breath away. A flashback sequence shrouded in dreamlike darkness, jolting edits, radical sound design, Sol Kaplan’s amazing score, car chases that feel like you’re riding the bumper, striking close-ups and shocking angles, and a stunning 10-minute carnival climax. … this is an artful noir that deserves more recognition.” – Martin Teller Special Features & Technical Specs:
13 West Street (1962) Worldwide first on Blu-ray! Alan Ladd and Rod Steiger star in this thrilling adaptation of Leigh Brackett’s 1957 novel ‘The Tiger Among Us’. When Walt Sherill is brutally beaten by a gang of angry teenagers, he decides to track the teens himself — hiring a private detective, buying a gun, and stalking potential suspects." Special Features & Technical Specs:
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'Tales of Adventure: Collection 2' - Blu-ray pre-order available from [Imprint] direct - Aus $139.95 Release date: November 29 "Five worldwide Blu-ray debuts! Collection Two of Tales Of Adventure brings five more timeless adventure films to Blu-ray for the first time worldwide, straight out of the studio vaults and into the light. Prepare to be transported to the heart of untamed wilderness in these cinematic jungle-based expeditions. No-one is safe in these tales of courage, survival, and the unbreakable bond between humanity and the natural world. The jungle drums are beating – grab your pith helmet and machete! Angel On The Amazon (1948) This cult classic was directed by John H. Auer, and stars George Brent (Jezebel), Vera Ralston, Brian Aherne and Constance Bennett. A mysterious woman leads an explorer and his party to safety after a crash-landing in the Amazon rainforest. Special Features & Technical Specs:
Daughter Of The Jungle (1949) This rare guilty pleasure movie was directed by George Blair, and stars Lois Hall (Dead Again), alongside James Cardwell, William Wright, and Sheldon Leonard. An airplane carrying a pair of police officers escorting gangsters to prison crash-lands in the African jungle. They are rescued from an attack by savage natives by a white woman who appears out of nowhere… Special Features & Technical Specs:
Fair Wind To Java (1953) Finally on Blu-ray for the first time worldwide, this Republic Pictures Trucolor classic is based on the 1948 novel of the same name by Garland Roark, starring Fred MacMurray (Double Indemnity, The Apartment). A 19th-century merchant seaman, assisted by a native girl, goes in search of a treasure trove of jewels on a remote volcanic island in the Dutch East Indies. Featuring thrilling special effects by the Lydecker brothers, the stakes are high as our hero battles pirates, mutiny, and finally an exploding volcano, based on the true 1883 Krakatoa eruption. Special Features & Technical Specs:
Elephant Walk (1954) Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor (Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof) stars in this motion picture epic from Academy Award-winning director William Dieterle. Also starring Dana Andrews (Laura), Academy Award winner Peter Finch (Network), and Abraham Sofaer (The Naked Jungle). When John Wiley, an affluent plantation owner, brings his new wife, Ruth, to his estate in the jungles of Ceylon, it becomes clear her new husband is more interested in palling around with his friends than spending time with her. Left alone on the plantation, Ruth strikes up a friendship with the foreman, Dick Carver, and it isn’t long before a love triangle develops. Many sections of this colourful picture were filmed on location in Sri Lanka, offering audiences a unique glimpse into the traditional processes of tea-making and native ceremonies. Special Features & Technical Specs:
Safari (1956) The genius filmmaker behind Dr. No and From Russia With Love, Terence Young, directs an all-star cast including Victor Mature (Kiss Of Death) and Academy Award nominee Janet Leigh (Psycho). In the expansive and treacherous wilderness of Africa, professional hunter Ken Duffield is mourning the loss of his son to Kenyan Mau Mau rebels. When he is given the opportunity to take an eccentric millionaire and his fiancée on a jungle expedition, Duffield uses the opportunity to hunt down his son’s killer. Shot in Technicolor CinemaScope on location in Kenya!" Special Features & Technical Specs:
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'Assignment K (1968) - Blu-ray pre-order available from [Imprint] direct - Aus$34:95 Release date: November 29 "A MISSION THAT FOLLOWS ITS RULES TO THE LETTER…K FOR KILL Stephen Boyd (Ben Hur) stars in this thrilling spy drama directed by Val Guest, best known for his Sci-Fi and Horror films during a 5 decade long career. Based on the 1964 novel Department K by Hartley Howard. Philip Scott, the boss of a toy company, is secretly also the chief of a British spy organisation. Scott’s cover is destroyed when enemy agents kidnap his girlfriend to force him to reveal the identities of his fellow spies 1500 copies only" Special Features & Technical Specs:
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'Dead Heat On A Merry-Go-Round (1966) - Blu-ray pre-order available from [Imprint] direct - Aus$34:95 Release date: November 29 "THE SLICKEST SWINGIN’EST CON MAN WHO EVER TOOK THE WORLD FOR A RIDE! Starring iconic Hollywood actor James Coburn, alongside Camilla Sparv, who won a Golden Globe in 1967 for her performance in this film. Harrison Ford also makes his silver screen debut! Eli Kotch, a captivating rogue and full-time con man, cleverly seduces an attractive psychologist while in prison to win parole. Once out, he immediately goes to work, planning a major bank robbery at the Los Angeles International Airport. 1500 copies only. Special Features & Technical Specs:
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'Diamond Head (1962) - Blu-ray pre-order available from [Imprint] direct - Aus$34:95 Release date: November 29 "THE GIANT STORY OF MODERN HAWAII! Charlton Heston leads this epic tale set against the beautiful landscape of Hawaii, featuring an original music score composed by John Williams. An outspoken, hardheaded man, “King” Howland sets out to halt the marriage of his beautiful young sister, to Hawaiian boy Paul Kahana. Even though Howland is having a secret love affair with the lovely Hawaiian Mei Chen, he loathes the idea of a “native boy” joining his family. Based on the 1960 novel of the same name by Peter Gilman, Diamond Head also stars Golden Globe nominated actor Yvette Mimieux (The Time Machine), and Academy Award winner George Chakiris (West Side Story). 1500 copies only. Special Features & Technical Specs:
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We’re ending the year with a bang - presenting our December new releases! 🎥 Fifteen films across five limited edition releases, packed with brand NEW special features. Until December 31, we are offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $400AUD - which includes the December bundle! No coupon code needed, just select the Free Shipping option at checkout. All available for pre-order at imprintfilms.com.au. 1500 copies each! ─────── FILM FOCUS: MARLON BRANDO - VOLUME ONE One of the greatest actors of all time, Marlon Brando, brings six powerful performances to this Limited Edition Hardbox. 1500 copies only. Includes Sayonara (1957), The Fugitive Kind (1960), One-Eyed Jacks (1961), The Ugly American (1963), Bedtime Story (1964), and A Countess From Hong Kong (1967). ─────── DIRECTED BY… SIDNEY LUMET – VOLUME ONE Six films from the prolific and influential director Sidney Lumet are collected in this Limited Edition 7-disc Hardbox, plus a brand new feature documentary One Step Further: Becoming Lumet. Includes The Pawnbroker (1964), The Group (1966), The Deadly Affair (1967), Child's Play (1972), The Offence (1973), and Serpico (1973). Packed with brand new and archival special features. ─────── LENNY (1974) The story of acerbic 1960s comic Lenny Bruce, whose groundbreaking, no-holds-barred style was often deemed by the establishment as too obscene for the public. Nominated for six Academy Awards, directed by influential dancer and choreographer Bob Fosse, with Dustin Hoffman giving an acclaimed performance as Lenny Bruce. Packed with brand new and archival special features. ────── ISLANDS IN THE STREAM (1977) Worldwide first on Blu-ray! George C. Scott and director Franklin J. Shaffner, who teamed so memorably in Patton, reunite in this compelling version of Ernest Hemingway's novel. Includes a brand new audio commentary and video essay. ─────── KING OF THE GYPSIES (1978) Set in the criminal and violent world of modern-day Gypsies based in New York City, this critically acclaimed crime drama stars Eric Roberts in his feature film debut, alongside Sterling Hayden, Shelley Winters, Susan Sarandon, and Brooke Shields. |
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![]() I've often wondered about why this happens now and didn't when I was a kid. Maybe because today they are all one blink away from extinction? I dunno. The "great white hunter" thing didn't age very well for me, and I take some pride in being able to try and see things in the light of the times in which they were made, and not contemporary morals. But I digress, sorry. Maybe the next boxed set is not jungle based! ![]() |
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'The Man In Half Moon Street (1945) - Blu-ray pre-order available from [Imprint] direct - Aus$34:95 Release date: November 29 "THE SECRET OF HIS LIFE EXPOSES THE WEIRDEST LOVE STORY EVER TOLD! Based on the West End play of the same name by Barré Lyndon, this rare sci-fi noir stars Nils Asther and Helen Walker (Nightmare Alley), on Blu-ray for the first time worldwide. Remade into the 1959 horror film The Man Who Could Cheat Death! A scientist discovers that he can live forever by receiving gland transplants every ten years. Unfortunately, the unwilling donors must be killed for him to survive, something that doesn’t bother the scientist until he falls in love… 1500 copies only. Special Features & Technical Specs:
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