Kino Lorber have dated and detailed their upcoming Blu-ray release of Basil Dearden's comedy
Masquerade (1965), starring Cliff Robertson, Jack Hawkins, Charles Gray, John Le Mesurier, and Marisa Mell. The release will be available for purchase on September 28.
Synopsis: The British government is in negotiations with the Middle Eastern oil-rich nation of Ramaut to allow in British drilling agencies, but Ramaut withdraws from the talks, leaving Britain desperate. British Col. Drexel (Jack Hawkins) is enlisted in a covert operation to kidnap the Ramaut prince, Jamil (Christopher Witty), in order to force an oil agreement between the countries. Drexel brings in American David Frazer (Cliff Robertson) to assist, but Frazer finds someone else has plans for Jamil.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW 2K MASTER
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Howard S. Berger and Chris Poggiali
- Theatrical Trailer
- Optional English Subtitles