Kino: Josef von Sternberg's Jet Pilot Detailed for Blu-ray
HomeKino: Josef von Sternberg's Jet Pilot Detailed for Blu-ray
Posted September 8, 2021 04:50 PM by Webmaster
Kino Lorber have dated and detailed their upcoming Blu-ray release of Josef von Sternberg's Jet Pilot (1957), starring John Wayne, Janet Leigh, Jay C. Flippen, Paul Fix, and Richard Rober. The release will be available for purchase on November 30.
Synopsis: During the Cold War, a Russian jet enters air space over Alaska and is escorted to an American air base. The pilot, Anna Marladovna (Janet Leigh) demands asylum but refuses to provide information on Soviet activities. Col. Jim Shannon (John Wayne) receives orders to befriend Anna in order to win her confidence and gather information. The pilots compete with each other but gradually fall in love. When it appears Anna may be deported, Jim marries her -- only to discover that she may be a spy.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Synopsis: During the Cold War, a Russian jet enters air space over Alaska and is escorted to an American air base. The pilot, Anna Marladovna (Janet Leigh) demands asylum but refuses to provide information on Soviet activities. Col. Jim Shannon (John Wayne) receives orders to befriend Anna in order to win her confidence and gather information. The pilots compete with each other but gradually fall in love. When it appears Anna may be deported, Jim marries her -- only to discover that she may be a spy.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- TWO PRESENTATIONS OF THE FILM IN 1.85:1 AND 1.37:1 ASPECT RATIOS
- NEW Audio Commentary by film critic Nick Pinkerton
- Theatrical Trailer
- Optional English Subtitles
