The British Film Institute has revealed that it will add three new titles to its Blu-ray catalog: Martin Ritt's
Paris Blues (1961), Robert Wise's
Odds Against Tomorrow (1959), and
Pioneers of African-American Cinema (Box Set).
Odds Against Tomorrow
Gritty crime drama starring Harry Belafonte, Robert Ryan, Shelley Winters and Ed Begley. Former cop Dave Burke (Begley) approaches two men to assist him in a bank raid: Johnny Ingram (Belafonte), a black gambler, and racist ex-con Earl Slater (Ryan). As tensions mount and the men get closer to pulling off their biggest ever heist, Earl's hatred erupts - resulting in violent consequences for the job and their lives.
STREET DATE: OCTOBER 24.
Paris Blues
Paul Newman and Sidney Poitier star as two American ex-pat jazz muscians in Paris struggling for success. They have a fling with two American women and are faced with a decision about career and love. The score is by Duke Ellington.
STREET DATE: OCTOBER 24.
Pioneers of African-American Cinema
A collection of recently restored and remastered landmark American films. Gathered in a box set.
STREET DATE: OCTOBER 24.