On 27 May, Powerhouse Films will release UK Blu-ray premieres of classic films by László Benedek, Bill Forsyth, and Michael Winner on Limited Edition Dual Format editions in its acclaimed Indicator series: The Wild One, Housekeeping and The Stone Killer.
The Wild One (László Benedek, 1953)
"Hey Johnny, what are you rebelling against?" – "Whadda you got?"
Marlon Brando in his breakthrough – and most iconic – role as Johnny Strabler, ruthless leader of the Black Rebels motorcycle gang who terrorise a small town. Based on real-life events, the film was considered so shocking and inciteful of delinquent behaviour at the time, it was banned in the UK until 1968.
Limited Edition features:
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High Definition remaster
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Original mono audio
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Audio commentary by author and film historian Jeanine Basinger
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The Wild One and the BBFC (2017, tbc mins): ex-BBFC examiner Robert Falcon discusses the films' history with the British censor
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Introduction to the film by Karen Kramer (2007, 1 min)
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Hollister, California: Bikers. Booze and the Big Picture (2007, 28 mins): A look back at the real-life events that inspired the film
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Brando: An Icon is Born (2007, 19 mins): A documentary exploring the life and career of the legendary actor
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Stanley Kramer: A Man’s Search for Truth (2007, 17 mins): a look at Kramer’s vision
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Original theatrical trailer
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Image gallery
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New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
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Limited edition exclusive booklet with a new essay by Kat Ellinger
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UK Blu-ray premiere
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Limited Dual Format Edition of 3,000 copies
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More TBC
Housekeeping (Bill Forsyth, 1987)
Director Bill Forsyth (That Sinking Feeling, Gregory’s Girl, Local Hero, Comfort and Joy) made his American film debut with this moving and offbeat adaptation of Marilynne Robinson’s acclaimed novel, about two young girls who are sent to live with their eccentric aunt (Christine Lahti) after the suicide of their mother.
Limited Edition features:
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High Definition remaster
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Original stereo audio
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New interview with director Bill Forsyth (2017, tbc mins)
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New interview with editor Michael Ellis (2017, tbc mins)
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New interview with author Marilynne Robinson (2017, tbc mins)
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Original theatrical trailer
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Image gallery
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New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
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Limited edition exclusive booklet
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World premiere on Blu-ray
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UK DVD premiere
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Limited Dual Format Edition of 5,000 copies
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More TBC
The Stone Killer (Michael Winner, 1973)
This bloody crime thriller unites again Death Wish regular collaborators Charles Bronson and director Michael Winner. Bronson stars as a ex-New York City cop who is banished to the L.A. Police Department where he begins investigating a mysterious chain of events involving ex-soldiers, the Mafia and a violent campaign of murder.
Limited Edition features:
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High Definition remaster
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Original mono audio
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Audio commentary
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Rare archival materials from the personal collection of director Michael Winner
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Original theatrical trailer
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Image gallery
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New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
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Limited edition exclusive booklet with a new essay by Paul Talbot, author of Bronson's Loose! The Making of the ‘Death Wish’ Films and Bronson's Loose Again! On the Set with Charles Bronson
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UK Blu-ray premiere
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Limited Dual Format Edition of 5,000 copies
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More TBC
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