British distributors Network have added three new titles to their Blu-ray catalog: Ralph Thomas'
Deadlier Than the Male, starring Richard Johnson, Elke Sommer, Sylva Koscina, and Nigel Green,
Six-Five Special, starring Lonnie Donegan, Cleo Laine and Johnny Dankworth, and
Laurel and Hardy: The Flying Deuces.
Deadlier Than the Male
Richard Johnson gives a suave performance as Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond in this cool '60s take on the exploits of H.C. McNeile's famous fictional hero. Giving Bond a run for his money, Deadlier Than the Male sees Drummond involved with daring escapes, murderous plots, femmes fatales and dolly birds by the score! The film is presented here as a High Definition transfer from the original film elements in its original aspect ratio.
When insurance underwriter Hugh Drummond learns of the deaths of top oil executives – at the hands a pair of beautiful but brutal female assassins – he is convinced that it is the work of an international crime syndicate. His investigations uncover that the syndicate is after a big oil concession, and to get it they must commit regicide…
Special Features:
- Original Theatrical Trailer (HD)
- Archive interviews
- Archive location reports
- Extensive image galleries (HD)
- Promotional Materials PDFs
STREET DATE: APRIL 27.
6.5 Special
Spinning off from the legendary television pop show 6.5 Special, this star-studded, song-filled feature centres on an aspiring young singer taking her first step towards fame when she catches the 'Six-Five Special' to London. To her surprise, she finds the train packed with an array of '50s showbiz talent – and, as the musical artistes rehearse en route, she gets a ringside seat to performances by Lonnie Donegan, Cleo Laine and Johnny Dankworth, Petula Clark, The John Barry Seven and many more!
Scripted by Carry On stalwart Norman Hudis and featuring comic relief from Mike and Bernie Winters, Six-Five Special is presented here in a brand-new High Definition transfer from the original film elements. Also included is the edited 1962 re-release: Calling All Cats.
Special Features:
- Original theatrical trailers
- Calling All Cats
- Promotional material PDF
STREET DATE: MAY 4.
The Laurel and Hardy: Flying Deuces
This classic comedy caper sees Laurel and Hardy doing what they do best... in this case, wreaking havoc in the French Foreign Legion!
Released in 1939, co-scripted by silent-era star Harry Langdon and featuring a guest appearance from long-standing Laurel and Hardy nemesis Jimmy Finlayson, The Flying Deuces is among the eternally popular duo's best-loved films. Painstakingly restored in High Definition from elements sourced worldwide to give the best possible picture quality, The Flying Deuces is presented here in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio and has never looked better.
Whilst holidaying in Paris, Ollie is heartbroken to learn that Georgette, the beautiful innkeeper's daughter with whom he has fallen in love, is already married to a handsome Foreign Legion officer. In an attempt to forget her, he decides to join the Legion, persuading Stanley to join him. The hapless pair are posted to Morocco, where an unfortunate chain of events ends with them being charged with desertion and sentenced to death by firing squad!
STREET DATE: MAY 11.