Australian label Imprint Films has informed us that it will add two new box sets to its Blu-ray catalog. They are: Youth Gone Wild!
(1955-1958) and Tales of Adventure: Collection 11 (1954-1965). The two releases are scheduled to arrive on the market on May 27.
YOUTH GONE WILD! (1950s JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
Take a hike back to cubesville, Clyde! Your generation could never understand these tales of greasers and kittens who've had their cages rattled by the man for so long, they're about ready to pop! If you're cruisin' for a bruisin', achin' for a breakin', or itchin' for a switchin', check out these four fab flicks, baked on Blu for the very first time. You dig?
Live Fast, Die Young (1958) - Worldwide first on Blu-ray!
When rebellious Jill runs away from her dysfunctional family in search of fortune in Las Vegas, her straight-laced sister Kim takes off in pursuit. But with opportunistic criminals and leering men at every turn, will each girl be pulled into the world of crime and sin. Directed by Casablanca star-turned-filmmaker Paul Henreid (Girls on the Loose), the film stars Mary Murphy, who rose to prominence opposite Marlon Brando in The Wild One, alongside fashion model Norma Eberhardt (Problem Girls). A cult classic, Live Fast, Die Young enjoyed a resurgence in popularity when Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash wore t-shirts emblazoned with Eberhardt's rebellious Jill.
Juvenile Jungle (1958) - Worldwide first on Blu-ray!
Kidnapping the daughter of a local business owner seems like a quick way to make a fast buck. But what happens when the gang's ringleader starts to fall for the hostage? From director William Witney ("One of the greatest action directors in the history of the business" - Quentin Tarantino) comes a quintessential tale of teen gangs and fast money starring Corey Allen (Rebel Without a Cause), Richard Bakalyan (The Delinquents), Rebecca Welles (Desire Under the Elms), Anne Whitfield (White Christmas) and Walter Coy (The Searchers).
Young and Wild (1958) - Worldwide first on Blu-ray!
When a joyride in a stolen car results in the death of a pedestrian, the three juvenile culprits know it's only a matter of time before the cops come knocking. Their only hope of evading justice is to threaten the sole witnesses: clean-cut sweethearts Jerry and Valarie. But just how far are these teen criminals willing to go to stay out of prison? From prolific Hollywood Golden Age screenwriter Arthur T Horman (Conflict) and director William Witney (The Cool and the Crazy) comes a raw story of delinquency gone too far, starring Gene Evans (Walking Tall), Carolyn Kearney (Hot Rod Girl), Robert Arthur (Ace in the Hole), Tom Gilson (This Rebel Breed) and Ken Lynch (Anatomy of a Murder).
Teenage Crime Wave (1955) - Worldwide first on Blu-ray!
"Over 25% of the crimes committed in this country are perpetrated by teenagers… Only an aroused public can put an end to this. We hope this picture will open your eyes." Falsely convicted of a robbery, Jane finds herself transferred to an industrial school alongside new cellmate Terry Marsh. But when Terry's boyfriend Mike busts them free, Jane unwillingly becomes a fugitive on the run. When the desperate group takes a family hostage, tensions start to boil over – but how far can things escalate before the law catches up with them? Made famous by a 1994 episode of Mystery Science Theatre 3000 and directed by cult filmmaker Fred F Sears (Rock Around the Clock, Earth vs the Flying Saucers), this release marks the first time Teenage Crime Wave has appeared in high-definition.
TALES OF ADVENTURE: COLLECTION 11
From palace intrigue in the court of King Arthur to the conquering armies of Genghis Khan…
From the fighting cossacks of the 16th century to China's Boxer Rebellion in 1900… Prepare to don your armour and enter the fray as history's most legendary battles come to life in thrilling high definition!
The Black Knight (1954)
John is a humble swordsmith in the time of King Arthur, yearning to win the hand of the beautiful Lady Linet – a forbidden romance given he is a mere commoner. But when Arthur's supposed allies secretly move to overthrow the kingdom, John may be the only person in the land who can stop it… but to do so, he'll have to hide his identity and become the Black Knight! Legendary leading man Alan Ladd (The Blue Dahlia, Shane) takes on the villainous team of Peter Cushing (Star Wars, Horror of Dracula) and Patrick Troughton (Doctor Who, The Omen) in a swashbuckling adventure from future James Bond producer Albert R "Cubby" Broccoli.
55 Days at Peking (1963)
At the height of the Boxer Rebellion, a US marine commander, a British consular and an exiled Russian baroness try to keep the rebel forces at bay until international military relief can arrive. But with only 400 soldiers and resources dwindling, will they live to see the end of this relentless siege? Renowned filmmaker Nicholas Ray (In a Lonely Place) directs Charlton Heston (Ben Hur), Ava Gardner (On the Beach), and David Niven (A Matter of Life and Death) in this Oscar-nominated historical epic.
Taras Bulba (1962)
In 16th century Ukraine, Polish overlords and Ukrainian cossacks battle for control of the land. But when Turkish forces invade, these two longtime enemies find their best chance of survival is uniting against a common foe. Screen icons Tony Curtis (Spartacus) and Yul Brynner (The Ten Commandments) star in this epic adaptation of Nikolai Gogol's historical novella. Directed by J Lee Thompson (Cape Fear) and written by the team of Waldo Salt (Midnight Cowboy) and Karl Tunberg (Ben-Hur), the film boasts an Academy Award-nominated score by composer Franz Waxman (Rear Window), hailed by the great Bernard Herrmann as "the score of a lifetime"
Genghis Khan (1965)
In the 13th century, shy Mongol boy Temujin witnesses the death of his father at the hands of a brutal warlord. Vowing to unite the Mongol tribes, Temujin amasses followers, land and power, eventually taking control of most of Asia, Europe and the Middle East, and becoming the mighty Genghis Khan! In the tradition of sweeping cinematic epics comes the tale of history's most legendary conqueror. Omar Sharif (Lawrence of Arabia) leads an all-star cast that includes James Mason (North By Northwest), Eli Wallach (The Good, The Bad and the Ugly), Telly Savalas (On Her Majesty's Secret Service), Françoise Dorléac (The Young Girls of Rochefort), Robert Morley (The African Queen), Michael Hordern (Cleopatra), Woody Strode (Spartacus), and Stephen Boyd (Ben-Hur).