The Servant (1963) (4K+ Blu-ray Collector's Edition ) (StudioCanal Vintage Classics) [UK]

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Release date: September 20, 2021
Purchase links: Amazon UK - HMV - Zavvi
Price: £31.99 (Amazon) - £32.99 (HMV - Zavvi)

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A stunning new 4K restoration of Joseph Loseys 1963 masterpiece The Servant. Adapted from Robin Maugham’s short story, The Servant marked the first of three collaborations between Joseph Losey and celebrated playwright Harold Pinter. Nominated for five BAFTA ’s and winning three, including best actor for Dirk Bogarde and Best Cinematography for Douglas Slocombe, The Servant is notable for its ambitious technique and its willingness to engage with issues that were, at the time, never seen in British cinema.

Experienced manservant Barrett (Dirk Bogarde) starts working for foppish aristocrat Tony (James Fox) in his smart new townhouse. Much to the annoyance of Tony’s girlfriend (Wendy Craig), Barrett slowly initiates himself into the house and begins to manipulate his master.

Special Features:
  • Feature in both 1:66 and 1:77 aspect ratios
  • NEW: Locations featurette with Adam Scovell
  • NEW: Video essay with Film Historian Matthew Sweet and Film Critic Phuong Le
  • Trailer
  • Stills Gallery
  • Interview with Wendy Craig
  • Interview with Sarah Miles
  • Interview with Stephen Woolley
  • Harry Burton on Harold Pinter
  • John Coldstream on Dirk Bogarde
  • Audio Interview with Douglas Slocombe conducted by Matthew Sweet
  • Joseph Losey & Adolphus Mekas at the New York Film Festival in 1963
  • Harold Pinter Tempo Interview
  • Joseph Losey Talks About The Servant
  • James Fox Interviewed by Richard Ayoade
  • 64 page booklet with essays by Peter Bradshaw and Anna Smith
  • Artcards
 
Ordered Hopefully we'll get more gems like Kind Hearts or Whisky Galore..... The Ladykillers 4k was jaw dropping. The finest 4k pressing I've ever seen.