StudioCanal will release on Blu-ray Basil Dearden's
Saraband for Dead Lovers (1948), starring Stewart Granger, Joan Greenwood, Flora Robson, Françoise Rosay, and Frederick Valk. The release is scheduled to arrive on the market on March 13.
Description: In the 18th century, Sophie Dorothea (Joan Greenwood) is forced into marriage with Prince George Louis (Peter Bull), an aristocrat destined to inherit the British crown. But after he becomes king, Sophie meets suave Swedish mercenary Count Philip Konigsmark (Stewart Granger) - the two quickly fall in love and plot to flee England together. Their scheme is discovered, and the lovers must figure out a way to escape the tightening noose of retribution.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- BRAND NEW RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- NEW A Strange Adventure: Phuong Le and Matthew Sweet discuss Saraband for Dead Lovers
- NEW A Technicolor Dance: Interview with Film Historian Dr. Josephine Botting
- NEW Restoring Saraband for Dead Lovers
- NEW Behind the Scenes stills gallery
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature