Network Announces August Releases
HomeNetwork Announces August Releases
Posted July 1, 2021 10:45 PM by Webmaster
British label Network Releasing has announced its August slate of Blu-ray releases. They are: Brief Encounter (1974), Charley's Aunt (1941), Simon and Laura (1955), Supercar (1961-1962), A Touch of Love (1969), Will Any Gentleman? (1953), and Windom's Way (1957).
Windom's Way
Synopsis: Peter Finch delivers a BAFTA-nominated performance as a compassionate doctor caught up in escalating tensions between the native population and local police in this dramatic adaptation of James Ramsay Ullman's best-selling novel. Co-starring Mary Ure and directed by Ronald Neame, the multiple-award-nominated Windom's Way is featured here as a brand-new High Definition remaster from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio.
Dr Alec Windom cares for the local population in his remote practice in the Far East. When the exploited workers rebel against the colonial authorities the local police respond violently – and Windom is caught in the middle.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Will Any Gentleman?
Synopsis: Harking back to the phenomenally successful Aldwych Farces of the 1930s, Vernon Sylvaine's hilarious adaptation of his own hit West End play stars George Cole on top form as a bewildered bank clerk caught up in a series of unfortunate events! Directed by Oscar-nominated Michael Anderson and co-starring Veronica Hurst, Jon Pertwee, William Hartnell, Sid James and Joan Sims, Will Any Gentleman..? is featured here as a brand-new High Definition remaster from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio.
Strait-laced Henry Sterling's peaceful life is periodically shattered by his wastrel brother's antics. But when he attends a local theater to pay his brother's bouncing check he stays to watch the show – and ends up being hypnotized into thinking he's a devil-may-care philanderer!
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A Touch of Love
Synopsis: Oscar-winning actor Sandy Dennis gives an acclaimed performance alongside Ian McKellen in this thoughtful 1960s drama about the complications arising from a young woman's sexual awakening. Written by Margaret Drabble from her own novel The Millstone, A Touch of Love is featured here as a brand-new High Definition remaster from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio.
Rosamund, a determined but unworldly student, accidentally becomes pregnant during a casual encounter. As the reality of her situation hits home, Rosamund seems locked into one of two unappealing options – until she decides that there's a third way.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Simon and Laura
Synopsis: Multiple-award-winning screen legend Peter Finch stars alongside Kay Kendall, Muriel Pavlow and Ian Carmichael in this whimsical satire on then-BBC programming that prefigures the current Reality TV landscape by fifty years! Adapted from Alan Melville's hit West End play and directed by Oscar-winner Muriel Box, Simon and Laura is featured here as a brand-new High Definition remaster from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio.
A cunning idea for a new television program showing the trials and tribulations of a famous married couple seems a surefire hit. But this perfect couple with their perfect life also argue, bicker and throw things at each other regularly when no-one is watching... Can they keep up their facade for the viewing millions?
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Charley's Aunt
Synopsis: One of a series of hit wartime comedies starring Arthur Askey as everyone's favorite cheeky chappie, Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt co-stars Arthur's partner-in-crime, Stinker Murdoch, alongside Moore Marriott and Graham Moffatt. Energetically directed by Walter Forde (who would re-team with Askey and Murdoch a year later for The Ghost Train), this updated version of Brandon Thomas's uproarious farce is featured here as a brand-new High Definition remaster from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio.
Arthur, Stinker and Albert – a trio of reprobate students – are in danger of expulsion from Oxford for conduct unbecoming. After due consideration they hatch a cunning plan to save their bacon – the only problem is that it entails convincing the Dean that Arthur is actually Albert's wealthy Aunt Lucy!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Brief Encounter
Synopsis: Film legends Sophia Loren and Richard Burton star in this moody adaptation of Noel Coward's emotional tale about a chance meeting that progresses from friendship into an unexpected but impossible love. Directed by BAFTA-winning Alan Bridges and scripted by John Bowen (both of whom had worked to great acclaim on TV's Play for Today), Brief Encounter is featured here as a brand-new High Definition remaster from original film elements in its both its original theatrical widescreen and as-filmed full-frame aspect ratio.
When a tiny piece of grit in Anna's eye leads to an unexpected meeting with Alec at the local railway station, neither of them could guess that what begins as a casual friendship could turn so easily into a tormenting relationship.
Special Features and Technical Specs: Special Features and Technical Specs:
Supercar
Description: Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's much-loved Supermarionation series has been remastered in High Definition from original 35mm film elements for this exclusive, deluxe limited edition Blu-ray!
Intrepid pilot Mike Mercury takes to the skies in his fantastical, jet-powered Supercar! With Professor Popkiss manning the console, and the eccentric Dr Beaker providing his customary blend of erudition and genius, the stage is set for a classic adventure series that blends action, humour and charm in equal measure!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Windom's Way
Synopsis: Peter Finch delivers a BAFTA-nominated performance as a compassionate doctor caught up in escalating tensions between the native population and local police in this dramatic adaptation of James Ramsay Ullman's best-selling novel. Co-starring Mary Ure and directed by Ronald Neame, the multiple-award-nominated Windom's Way is featured here as a brand-new High Definition remaster from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio.
Dr Alec Windom cares for the local population in his remote practice in the Far East. When the exploited workers rebel against the colonial authorities the local police respond violently – and Windom is caught in the middle.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEWLY RESTORED
- Theatrical trailer
- Image gallery
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
Will Any Gentleman?
Synopsis: Harking back to the phenomenally successful Aldwych Farces of the 1930s, Vernon Sylvaine's hilarious adaptation of his own hit West End play stars George Cole on top form as a bewildered bank clerk caught up in a series of unfortunate events! Directed by Oscar-nominated Michael Anderson and co-starring Veronica Hurst, Jon Pertwee, William Hartnell, Sid James and Joan Sims, Will Any Gentleman..? is featured here as a brand-new High Definition remaster from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio.
Strait-laced Henry Sterling's peaceful life is periodically shattered by his wastrel brother's antics. But when he attends a local theater to pay his brother's bouncing check he stays to watch the show – and ends up being hypnotized into thinking he's a devil-may-care philanderer!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEWLY RESTORED
- Image gallery
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
A Touch of Love
Synopsis: Oscar-winning actor Sandy Dennis gives an acclaimed performance alongside Ian McKellen in this thoughtful 1960s drama about the complications arising from a young woman's sexual awakening. Written by Margaret Drabble from her own novel The Millstone, A Touch of Love is featured here as a brand-new High Definition remaster from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio.
Rosamund, a determined but unworldly student, accidentally becomes pregnant during a casual encounter. As the reality of her situation hits home, Rosamund seems locked into one of two unappealing options – until she decides that there's a third way.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEWLY RESTORED
- Image gallery
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
Simon and Laura
Synopsis: Multiple-award-winning screen legend Peter Finch stars alongside Kay Kendall, Muriel Pavlow and Ian Carmichael in this whimsical satire on then-BBC programming that prefigures the current Reality TV landscape by fifty years! Adapted from Alan Melville's hit West End play and directed by Oscar-winner Muriel Box, Simon and Laura is featured here as a brand-new High Definition remaster from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio.
A cunning idea for a new television program showing the trials and tribulations of a famous married couple seems a surefire hit. But this perfect couple with their perfect life also argue, bicker and throw things at each other regularly when no-one is watching... Can they keep up their facade for the viewing millions?
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEWLY RESTORED
- Image gallery
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
Charley's Aunt
Synopsis: One of a series of hit wartime comedies starring Arthur Askey as everyone's favorite cheeky chappie, Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt co-stars Arthur's partner-in-crime, Stinker Murdoch, alongside Moore Marriott and Graham Moffatt. Energetically directed by Walter Forde (who would re-team with Askey and Murdoch a year later for The Ghost Train), this updated version of Brandon Thomas's uproarious farce is featured here as a brand-new High Definition remaster from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio.
Arthur, Stinker and Albert – a trio of reprobate students – are in danger of expulsion from Oxford for conduct unbecoming. After due consideration they hatch a cunning plan to save their bacon – the only problem is that it entails convincing the Dean that Arthur is actually Albert's wealthy Aunt Lucy!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEWLY RESTORED
- 1973 Arthur Askey interview
- 1969 edition of Frost on Saturday featuring Stinker Murdoch
- two edition of Jokers Wild from 1970 featuring Arthur Askey
- Image gallery
- Limited edition booklet written by Steve Rogers
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
Brief Encounter
Synopsis: Film legends Sophia Loren and Richard Burton star in this moody adaptation of Noel Coward's emotional tale about a chance meeting that progresses from friendship into an unexpected but impossible love. Directed by BAFTA-winning Alan Bridges and scripted by John Bowen (both of whom had worked to great acclaim on TV's Play for Today), Brief Encounter is featured here as a brand-new High Definition remaster from original film elements in its both its original theatrical widescreen and as-filmed full-frame aspect ratio.
When a tiny piece of grit in Anna's eye leads to an unexpected meeting with Alec at the local railway station, neither of them could guess that what begins as a casual friendship could turn so easily into a tormenting relationship.
Special Features and Technical Specs: Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEWLY RESTORED
- Image gallery
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
Supercar
Description: Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's much-loved Supermarionation series has been remastered in High Definition from original 35mm film elements for this exclusive, deluxe limited edition Blu-ray!
Intrepid pilot Mike Mercury takes to the skies in his fantastical, jet-powered Supercar! With Professor Popkiss manning the console, and the eccentric Dr Beaker providing his customary blend of erudition and genius, the stage is set for a classic adventure series that blends action, humour and charm in equal measure!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEWLY RESTORED
- Deluxe packaging
- Brand-new paperback book on the making of Supercar by Andrew Pixley
- Brand-new Supercar comic by Martin Cater and Bambos Georgiou
- Replica Supercar pilot's license and badge
- Full Boost Vertical: The Supercar Story documentary
- Audio commentaries with Gerry Anderson on selected episodes
- Archive film material, including background footage, ad bumper and foreign titles
- Bill Mevin's Supercar Home Movie
- Image galleries
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
