Studiocanal has announced the release of a brand-new 4K restoration of Ealing Studios’ classic drama, Cage of Gold (1950), that will be available to own on Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital in September.

Directed by the great Basil Dearden (My Learned Friend, The Gentle Gunman), this stylish postwar set crime drama starring Jean Simmons (Guys and Dolls, Spartacus), David Farrar (Black Narcissus, The Small Back Room), and James Donald (The Bridge on the River Kwai, Quatermass and the Pit), looking better than ever and complete with brand-new extras, is the newest addition to the ever-expanding Vintage Classics Collection.

Post-war London; 1950. Judith Moray (Jean Simmons) leaves her fiancé; the kind doctor Alan Kearn (James Donald), when a dashing yet roguish old flame, Bill Glennan (David Farrar), reappears in her life. Before long, Anne is pregnant and a reluctant Bill marries her before abandoning her the very next day when he learns that her father cannot offer him financial support. Two years later, Jill - having been told that Bill is dead - marries Alan and they raise the child together. But when Bill suddenly re-appears, it can only mean trouble…

Produced by Ealing Studios, with moody cinematography from the great Douglas Slocombe, Jean Simmons' costumes were designed by Frederick Starke for her 21st birthday party and then reused in the film.

Cage of Gold will be released on UK Blu-ray, DVD and digital platforms on 16 September 2024 by Studiocanal at the preorder price of £14.99 for the Blu-ray and £9.99 for the DVD.

BLU-RAY AND DVD SPECIAL FEATURES:

• Liz Tregenza on dress designer Frederick Starke
• Behind the scenes stills gallery