Network Announces September Releases
HomeNetwork Announces September Releases
Posted August 5, 2021 06:18 PM by Webmaster
British label Network has announced its September batch of Blu-ray releases. They are: Bless This House (1971-1976), Father, Dear Father (1972), and Defense of the Realm (1985).
Defense of the Realm
Description: Two hard-nosed reporters encounter corruption, intrigue and murder in director David Drury's tense political thriller – one of the last films released by British film mainstay The Rank Organisation. Starring Gabriel Byrne, Greta Scacchi, Ian Bannen and Denholm Elliott (who won a BAFTA for his performance) – and featuring cinematography from multiple-Oscar-winner Roger Deakins – Defense of the Realm is featured here as a brand-new High Definition transfer from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio.
Two reporters, Mullen and Bayliss, receive an anonymous tip-off on a breaking political scandal regarding an MP, a call girl and an East German military attache. But when Bayliss suddenly dies, Mullen realizes that the story goes far deeper than anyone imagined.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Bless This House
Description: Comedy legend Sid James reprises his role as the perpetually bewildered head of a dysfunctional family in the hit film adaptation of the legendary '70s sitcom! Co-starring Diana Coupland, Sally Geeson and Confessions star Robin Askwith alongside Terry Scott and June Whitfield, Bless This House is produced and directed by Carry On maestros Peter Rogers and Gerald Thomas and is featured here as a brand-new High Definition remaster from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio.
Sid's idyllic dream of long lie-ins and fraternal wine-making with his pal Trevor is shattered when Ronald Baines and his family move in next door. Things go from bad to worse due to some accidental property destruction on Sid's part – and daughter Sally's over-enthusiastic attempt to put out a bonfire!
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Father, Dear Father
Description: Patrick Cargill reprises his hit sitcom performance as a harassed writer trying to cope with two irrepressible teenage daughters in the big screen version of Father Dear Father! Featuring Natasha Pyne and Anne Holloway as his mischievous offspring and guest-starring Richard O'Sullivan, Beryl Reid and Donald Sinden, the film is featured here as a brand-new High Definition remaster from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio.
Patrick's latest attempt to lay down the law to Karen and Anna, his two home-living, partygoing daughters, is stopped in its tracks when Karen declares that she wants to get married!
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Also arriving on Blu-ray this October:
Gideon's Way: The Complete Series
Description: John Gregson stars as Commander George Gideon, CID, in Gideon's Way – the hard-hitting ITC crime series based on the popular books by John Creasey. Made by the same production team that brought you The Saint and extensively shot on location in and around London, these fast-paced thrillers feature notable guest stars Gerald Harper, Alfie Bass, George Cole, Ray McAnally, Rosemary Leach, George Baker and Gordon Jackson, amongst others.
Restored in High Definition from original 35mm film elements for this Blu-ray release, this complete series set features all 26 episodes – and has never looked better!
Content:
Defense of the Realm
Description: Two hard-nosed reporters encounter corruption, intrigue and murder in director David Drury's tense political thriller – one of the last films released by British film mainstay The Rank Organisation. Starring Gabriel Byrne, Greta Scacchi, Ian Bannen and Denholm Elliott (who won a BAFTA for his performance) – and featuring cinematography from multiple-Oscar-winner Roger Deakins – Defense of the Realm is featured here as a brand-new High Definition transfer from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio.
Two reporters, Mullen and Bayliss, receive an anonymous tip-off on a breaking political scandal regarding an MP, a call girl and an East German military attache. But when Bayliss suddenly dies, Mullen realizes that the story goes far deeper than anyone imagined.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- BRAND NEW RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- Theatrical trailer
- On Location featurette
- Image gallery
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
Bless This House
Description: Comedy legend Sid James reprises his role as the perpetually bewildered head of a dysfunctional family in the hit film adaptation of the legendary '70s sitcom! Co-starring Diana Coupland, Sally Geeson and Confessions star Robin Askwith alongside Terry Scott and June Whitfield, Bless This House is produced and directed by Carry On maestros Peter Rogers and Gerald Thomas and is featured here as a brand-new High Definition remaster from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio.
Sid's idyllic dream of long lie-ins and fraternal wine-making with his pal Trevor is shattered when Ronald Baines and his family move in next door. Things go from bad to worse due to some accidental property destruction on Sid's part – and daughter Sally's over-enthusiastic attempt to put out a bonfire!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- BRAND NEW RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- Theatrical trailer
- Image gallery
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
Father, Dear Father
Description: Patrick Cargill reprises his hit sitcom performance as a harassed writer trying to cope with two irrepressible teenage daughters in the big screen version of Father Dear Father! Featuring Natasha Pyne and Anne Holloway as his mischievous offspring and guest-starring Richard O'Sullivan, Beryl Reid and Donald Sinden, the film is featured here as a brand-new High Definition remaster from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio.
Patrick's latest attempt to lay down the law to Karen and Anna, his two home-living, partygoing daughters, is stopped in its tracks when Karen declares that she wants to get married!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- BRAND NEW RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- Theatrical trailer
- Image gallery
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
***
Also arriving on Blu-ray this October:
Gideon's Way: The Complete Series
Description: John Gregson stars as Commander George Gideon, CID, in Gideon's Way – the hard-hitting ITC crime series based on the popular books by John Creasey. Made by the same production team that brought you The Saint and extensively shot on location in and around London, these fast-paced thrillers feature notable guest stars Gerald Harper, Alfie Bass, George Cole, Ray McAnally, Rosemary Leach, George Baker and Gordon Jackson, amongst others.
Restored in High Definition from original 35mm film elements for this Blu-ray release, this complete series set features all 26 episodes – and has never looked better!
Content:
- Deluxe, limited edition packaging
- Brand-new paperback book on the making of Gideon's Way by Andrew Pixley
- Clean UK Titles
- US Titles
- Ad bumpers
- Textless episode openings for eight episodes
- To Catch a Tiger: short ending
- Image Gallery
- Plus - while stocks last (< 245 remaining)- pre-ordering this set also entitles you to a free copy of Edwin Astley's outstanding series soundtrack CD!
- Optional English subtitles for each episode