Network Announces March Releases
HomeNetwork Announces March Releases
Posted January 17, 2020 11:01 PM by Webmaster
British label Network has officially announced its March batch of Blu-ray releases. Amongst them are: Man at the Top (1973), Room 43 (1958), and Alfie Darling (1975).
Room 43 a.k.a. Passport to Shame
Synopsis: A superior sexploitation thriller showcasing fiery performances from both Herbert Lom (as a sinister pimp) and Diana Dors (as one of his workers), Passport to Shame was the feature directorial debut for BAFTA-nominated Alvin Rakoff. With camerawork from Nicolas Roeg and a memorable performance from Odile Versois as the innocent caught up in a life of crime, it is presented here as a brand-new High Definition transfer from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio.
Vicki, a young French girl on the run from the Parisian police, arrives in London. Believing herself to be safe, she is horrified to discover that Nick - a violent, scheming pimp - has designs on making her the latest acquisition to his "girls of the night"...
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Man at the Top
Synopsis: Kenneth Haigh, Nanette Newman and Harry Andrews give memorable performances in this hard-hitting film which traces the progress of Joe Lampton, the aggressively ambitious protagonist of John Braine's Room at the Top. Offering a grittier treatment than both the 1959 film adaptation and the early '70s television series that followed, Man at the Top is featured here in a brand-new High Definition remaster from original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.
Northerner Joe Lampton becomes involved with Lord Ackerman, the powerful chairman of a pharmaceutical concern, his beautiful wife Alex and daughter Robin. But trouble starts when Joe is made Managing Director of one of Ackerman's companies and makes a shocking discovery: his predecessor committed suicide.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Keep Fit
Synopsis: One of the successful run of pre-war Ealing comedies that secured George Formby's enduring popularity with the British public, Keep Fit sees everyone's favourite gawp trying, once again, to win the girl of his dreams! It is presented here as a High Definition remaster from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio.
Gormless George, a feeble department store barber's assistant, has a thing for attractive manicurist Joan. Hector, his rival for Joan's attention, is a handsome, moustache-sporting man-about-town who is no stranger to playing dirty tricks. When scrawny George becomes mistakenly involved in a local fitness campaign, he finds himself competing against the caddish Hector for his true love's affections!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Home at Seven
Synopsis: Reprising his role in R.C. Sherriff's West End stage hit, Ralph Richardson stars as a staid London bank clerk whose inexplicable amnesia leaves him without an alibi in the aftermath of a murder; Jack Hawkins co-stars as his doctor alongside Margaret Leighton his equally perplexed wife.
Home at Seven saw Richardson taking on the mantle of director for the first and only time in his career – the result is a taut, compellingly human drama with a gripping sense of mystery. It is presented here in a brand-new High Definition transfer from the original film elements and its original theatrical aspect ratio.
When David Preston returns home at seven, his distraught wife tells him that he did not come home at seven – or at any other time – the previous evening. David recalls nothing between the time he left the bank on Monday and his arrival home that following evening and his doctor is inclined at first to treat it lightly. Then everything changes when it emerges that during his 'lost day', a murder and robbery took place..
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Alfie Darling
Synopsis: Sixties icon Alfie Elkins makes a ribald return appearance in this sequel to the classic comedy-drama that shot Michael Caine to stardom. Alan Price stars as the Jack-the-Lad with an over-active libido alongside Jill Townsend, Hannah Gordon, Rula Lenska and Joan Collins. Alfie Darling is presented here as a brand-new transfer from the original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio.
Alfie makes a good living driving huge trucks across Europe, with a girl hidden away in every place he visits - as well as some along the way! Then he meets cool, aloof Abby, who resists his charms - but Alfie was never one to shy away from a challenge!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
The Mind Benders
Synopsis: Dirk Bogarde, Mary Ure and John Clements give compelling performances in this tense, memorable thriller from BAFTA-winning director Basil Dearden. Tinged with Cold War paranoia but featuring, at its core, a very human drama, The Mind Benders is featured here as a brand-new High Definition remaster from original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.
When experimental physiologist Professor Sharpey commits suicide, security officer Major Hall suspects treasonous motives. Deeply shocked at the accusation, Sharpey's partner sets out to prove that their sensory deprivation experiments were responsible - by experimenting on himself!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
The Man in the Iron Mask
Synopsis: Following the success of The Count of Monte-Cristo, Richard Chamberlain once again stars in a thrilling adaptation of another classic tale from Alexandre Dumas. Directed by Mike Newell and showcasing a memorable performance from co-star Patrick McGoohan, The Man in the Iron Mask also features Louis Jourdan, Jenny Agutter, Ian Holm and Ralph Richardson. It is presented here as a High Definition transfer from the original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio.
Abducted and imprisoned, Phillipe is unaware that he's the rightful heir to the throne of France. While Phillipe was spirited away at birth by the treacherous and manipulative Fouquet, his twin brother Louis has grown into an easily manipulated spendthrift who is unconcerned for the welfare of the country. Phillipe's freedom now depends on the skill and bravery of the Captain of Musketeers – the legendary D'Artagnan!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
The Count of Monte Cristo
Synopsis: Richard Chamberlain leads an all-star cast in this stirring adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' classic tale of injustice, revenge and retribution. Co-starring Trevor Howard, Louis Jourdan, Donald Pleasence and Tony Curtis, The Count of Monte-Cristo is presented here as a High Definition transfer from the original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio.
It is the height of the Napoleonic era and, for Edmond Dantes, things are looking up - with an impending marriage and a promotion to captain his own ship. But when three men falsely accuse him of conspiring with Napoleon he is sentenced to an agonising life on the isolated island fortress of Monte-Cristo, kept going only by his overwhelming desire for revenge.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Room 43 a.k.a. Passport to Shame
Synopsis: A superior sexploitation thriller showcasing fiery performances from both Herbert Lom (as a sinister pimp) and Diana Dors (as one of his workers), Passport to Shame was the feature directorial debut for BAFTA-nominated Alvin Rakoff. With camerawork from Nicolas Roeg and a memorable performance from Odile Versois as the innocent caught up in a life of crime, it is presented here as a brand-new High Definition transfer from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio.
Vicki, a young French girl on the run from the Parisian police, arrives in London. Believing herself to be safe, she is horrified to discover that Nick - a violent, scheming pimp - has designs on making her the latest acquisition to his "girls of the night"...
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- BRAND NEW RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- Image gallery
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
Man at the Top
Synopsis: Kenneth Haigh, Nanette Newman and Harry Andrews give memorable performances in this hard-hitting film which traces the progress of Joe Lampton, the aggressively ambitious protagonist of John Braine's Room at the Top. Offering a grittier treatment than both the 1959 film adaptation and the early '70s television series that followed, Man at the Top is featured here in a brand-new High Definition remaster from original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.
Northerner Joe Lampton becomes involved with Lord Ackerman, the powerful chairman of a pharmaceutical concern, his beautiful wife Alex and daughter Robin. But trouble starts when Joe is made Managing Director of one of Ackerman's companies and makes a shocking discovery: his predecessor committed suicide.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- BRAND NEW RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- Fullscreen version
- Music suite of Roy Budd's original score
- Theatrical trailer
- Image gallery
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
Keep Fit
Synopsis: One of the successful run of pre-war Ealing comedies that secured George Formby's enduring popularity with the British public, Keep Fit sees everyone's favourite gawp trying, once again, to win the girl of his dreams! It is presented here as a High Definition remaster from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio.
Gormless George, a feeble department store barber's assistant, has a thing for attractive manicurist Joan. Hector, his rival for Joan's attention, is a handsome, moustache-sporting man-about-town who is no stranger to playing dirty tricks. When scrawny George becomes mistakenly involved in a local fitness campaign, he finds himself competing against the caddish Hector for his true love's affections!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- BRAND NEW RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- Extensive Image gallery
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
Home at Seven
Synopsis: Reprising his role in R.C. Sherriff's West End stage hit, Ralph Richardson stars as a staid London bank clerk whose inexplicable amnesia leaves him without an alibi in the aftermath of a murder; Jack Hawkins co-stars as his doctor alongside Margaret Leighton his equally perplexed wife.
Home at Seven saw Richardson taking on the mantle of director for the first and only time in his career – the result is a taut, compellingly human drama with a gripping sense of mystery. It is presented here in a brand-new High Definition transfer from the original film elements and its original theatrical aspect ratio.
When David Preston returns home at seven, his distraught wife tells him that he did not come home at seven – or at any other time – the previous evening. David recalls nothing between the time he left the bank on Monday and his arrival home that following evening and his doctor is inclined at first to treat it lightly. Then everything changes when it emerges that during his 'lost day', a murder and robbery took place..
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- BRAND NEW RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- Image gallery
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
Alfie Darling
Synopsis: Sixties icon Alfie Elkins makes a ribald return appearance in this sequel to the classic comedy-drama that shot Michael Caine to stardom. Alan Price stars as the Jack-the-Lad with an over-active libido alongside Jill Townsend, Hannah Gordon, Rula Lenska and Joan Collins. Alfie Darling is presented here as a brand-new transfer from the original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio.
Alfie makes a good living driving huge trucks across Europe, with a girl hidden away in every place he visits - as well as some along the way! Then he meets cool, aloof Abby, who resists his charms - but Alfie was never one to shy away from a challenge!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- BRAND NEW RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- Image gallery
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
The Mind Benders
Synopsis: Dirk Bogarde, Mary Ure and John Clements give compelling performances in this tense, memorable thriller from BAFTA-winning director Basil Dearden. Tinged with Cold War paranoia but featuring, at its core, a very human drama, The Mind Benders is featured here as a brand-new High Definition remaster from original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.
When experimental physiologist Professor Sharpey commits suicide, security officer Major Hall suspects treasonous motives. Deeply shocked at the accusation, Sharpey's partner sets out to prove that their sensory deprivation experiments were responsible - by experimenting on himself!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- BRAND NEW RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- Image gallery
- Theatrical trailer
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
The Man in the Iron Mask
Synopsis: Following the success of The Count of Monte-Cristo, Richard Chamberlain once again stars in a thrilling adaptation of another classic tale from Alexandre Dumas. Directed by Mike Newell and showcasing a memorable performance from co-star Patrick McGoohan, The Man in the Iron Mask also features Louis Jourdan, Jenny Agutter, Ian Holm and Ralph Richardson. It is presented here as a High Definition transfer from the original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio.
Abducted and imprisoned, Phillipe is unaware that he's the rightful heir to the throne of France. While Phillipe was spirited away at birth by the treacherous and manipulative Fouquet, his twin brother Louis has grown into an easily manipulated spendthrift who is unconcerned for the welfare of the country. Phillipe's freedom now depends on the skill and bravery of the Captain of Musketeers – the legendary D'Artagnan!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- BRAND NEW RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- Image gallery
- Theatrical trailer
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
The Count of Monte Cristo
Synopsis: Richard Chamberlain leads an all-star cast in this stirring adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' classic tale of injustice, revenge and retribution. Co-starring Trevor Howard, Louis Jourdan, Donald Pleasence and Tony Curtis, The Count of Monte-Cristo is presented here as a High Definition transfer from the original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio.
It is the height of the Napoleonic era and, for Edmond Dantes, things are looking up - with an impending marriage and a promotion to captain his own ship. But when three men falsely accuse him of conspiring with Napoleon he is sentenced to an agonising life on the isolated island fortress of Monte-Cristo, kept going only by his overwhelming desire for revenge.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- BRAND NEW RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- Image gallery
- Theatrical trailer
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature