Upcoming StudioCanal Vintage Classics Releases
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Posted April 3, 2023 04:53 PM by Webmaster
StudioCanal will add four new titles to its Vintage Classics collection. They are: The Conquest of Everest (1953), Rattle of a Simple Man (1964), The Truth About Women (1957), and The Passionate Stranger (1957).
The Conquest of Everest
Description: In celebration of the film's 70th anniversary, a brand new restoration of Oscar nominated and BAFTA winner for Best Documentary Feature, THE CONQUEST OF EVEREST. This is the inspiring story of mans' first conquest of the world's highest mountain. Made in 1953, the film documents the breathtaking ascent of Everest by Hunt, Hillary, Tenzing, et al, directed by fellow expedition member George Lowe.
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Rattle of a Simple Man
Description: RATTLE OF A SIMPLE MAN (1964) directed by Muriel Box follows Percy Winthram (Harry H Corbett), a shy, naïve 39-year-old who is in London with his friends for the Cup Final. When he meets beautiful hostess Cyrenne (Diane Cilento) in a Soho strip club and accepts a bet, a night of lust seems to be on the cards, but back at her apartment Percy's innocence and vulnerability become all too evident. A bittersweet study of two characters from very different walks of life, the film is imbued with endearing and heartwarming humor and some stark home truths.
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The Passionate Stranger
Description: THE PASSIONATE STRANGER (1957) centers around happily married house-wife Judith Wynter (Margaret Leighton) who keeps the fact she is a best-selling author of steamy romance novels, a closely guarded secret. As her husband Roger (Ralph Richardson), recovers from a serious illness, the couple's new driver Carlo (Carlo Justini) discovers the manuscript of Judith's latest novel and jumps to a rather unfortunate conclusion, making life in the Wynter household very complicated indeed! Boldly experimental in form and an entertaining riposte to the romance novel.
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The Truth About Women
Description: THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN (1957), which Muriel Box called her most personal film, reveals the complex lives of women and the assertion that women can and should be 'an equal partner in the business of life'. A witty and touching comedy with a great cast including Laurence Harvey, Julie Harris, Eva Gabor, Mai Zetterling and Diane Cilento, the film features striking cinematography from Otto Heller and sumptuous costume design by Cecil Beaton.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
The Conquest of Everest
Description: In celebration of the film's 70th anniversary, a brand new restoration of Oscar nominated and BAFTA winner for Best Documentary Feature, THE CONQUEST OF EVEREST. This is the inspiring story of mans' first conquest of the world's highest mountain. Made in 1953, the film documents the breathtaking ascent of Everest by Hunt, Hillary, Tenzing, et al, directed by fellow expedition member George Lowe.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- British Entertainment History Project Interview with producer John Taylor (1988)
- Archival Footage: The Conquest of Everest Premiere (1953)
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
Rattle of a Simple Man
Description: RATTLE OF A SIMPLE MAN (1964) directed by Muriel Box follows Percy Winthram (Harry H Corbett), a shy, naïve 39-year-old who is in London with his friends for the Cup Final. When he meets beautiful hostess Cyrenne (Diane Cilento) in a Soho strip club and accepts a bet, a night of lust seems to be on the cards, but back at her apartment Percy's innocence and vulnerability become all too evident. A bittersweet study of two characters from very different walks of life, the film is imbued with endearing and heartwarming humor and some stark home truths.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- Game for Anything: Muriel Box & The Rattle of a Simple Man. Interview with Hugh Futcher
- Behind the Scenes stills gallery
- Original Trailer
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
The Passionate Stranger
Description: THE PASSIONATE STRANGER (1957) centers around happily married house-wife Judith Wynter (Margaret Leighton) who keeps the fact she is a best-selling author of steamy romance novels, a closely guarded secret. As her husband Roger (Ralph Richardson), recovers from a serious illness, the couple's new driver Carlo (Carlo Justini) discovers the manuscript of Judith's latest novel and jumps to a rather unfortunate conclusion, making life in the Wynter household very complicated indeed! Boldly experimental in form and an entertaining riposte to the romance novel.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- An Out and Out Feminist: Muriel Box and The Passionate Stranger
- The Woman Behind the Picture: Archive interview with Muriel Box Part 1
- Behind the Scenes
- Stills gallery
- Original Trailer
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
The Truth About Women
Description: THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN (1957), which Muriel Box called her most personal film, reveals the complex lives of women and the assertion that women can and should be 'an equal partner in the business of life'. A witty and touching comedy with a great cast including Laurence Harvey, Julie Harris, Eva Gabor, Mai Zetterling and Diane Cilento, the film features striking cinematography from Otto Heller and sumptuous costume design by Cecil Beaton.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- An Equal Partner In The Business of Life: Muriel Box & The Truth About Women
- The Woman Behind the Picture: Archive interview with Muriel Box Part 2
- Behind the Scenes stills gallery
- Original Trailer
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
