Billy Liar Blu-ray

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Billy Liar Blu-ray

Posted February 6, 2020 04:10 PM by Webmaster

Kino Lorber have detailed their upcoming Blu-ray release of John Schlesinger's film Billy Liar (1963), starring Tom Courtenay, Julie Christie, Wilfred Pickles, Ethel Griffies, and Finlay Currie. The release will be available for purchase on April 28.

Synopsis: A young Englishman dreams of escaping from his working class family and dead-end job as an undertaker's assistant. A number of indiscretions cause him to lie in order to avoid the penalties. His life turns into a mess and he has an opportunity to run away and leave it all behind.

Special Features and Technical Specs:
  • NEW Audio Commentary by critic Kat Ellinger
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
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Kino Lorber have also provided the final specs for their upcoming Blu-ray release of Karel Reisz's film Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment (1966), starring David Warner, Vanessa Redgrave, Robert Stephens, Irene Handl, and Bernard Bresslaw. The release will be available for purchase on April 28.

Synopsis: Volatile artist Morgan Delt (David Warner) returns to London after having been institutionalized, hoping to reconcile with his wife, Leonie (Vanessa Redgrave). When he learns she is leaving him for art dealer Charles Napier (Robert Stephens), Morgan is determined to win her back. While stalking Leonie, Morgan becomes obsessed with Marxism and gorillas. In his new monkey costume, the artist begins a campaign of harassment against Leonie and Charles.

Special Features and Technical Specs:
  • NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Entertainment Journalist and Author Bryan Reesman
  • Trailers
  • Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature