British label Network Releasing has officially announced and detailed its upcoming Blu-ray release of Basil Dearden's film All Night Long (1962), starring Patrick McGoohan, Betsy Blair, Paul Harris, Marti Stevens, and Richard Attenborough. The release will be available for purchase on July 4.
Official synopsis: Patrick McGoohan (The Prisoner) and Keith Michell (The Pirates of Penance) star in this powerful psychological drama which deftly re-interprets Shakespeare's Othello via the beating, syncopated heart of East London's early-sixties jazz scene.
Directed by Basil Dearden (Victim), All Night Long features outstanding performances from jazz legends Charlie Mingus, Dave Brubeck, Johnny Dankworth and Tubby Hayes. It is presented here in a brand-new High Definition transfer from original film elements in its original, as-exhibited aspect ratio.
Wealthy music promoter Rod Hamilton throws an anniversary party for famous jazzman Aurelius Rex and his wife and musical partner Delia. Music and goodwill flow freely until ambitious rival Johnny Cousin – intent on poaching Delia to join his own band – plans to destroy the couple's relationship over the course of a single night...