Jet Pilot: Limited Edition

Summary

The only colour film directed by the great Josef von Sternber, Jet Pilot brings together John Wayne and Janet Leigh (Psycho) in Jet Pilot, released on limited edition Blu-ray 24th July 2023 from Powerhouse Films.

Cast

John Wayne, Janet Leig, Jay C. Flippen, Paul Fix, Richard Rober, Roland Winters, Hans Conried, Ivan Triesault

Director

Josef von Sternberg

Producer

Jules Furthman

Distributor

Powerhouse Films

Run time

1 hour 53 minutes

Release date

24/07/2023

Hash Tag

#JetPilot #LimitedEdition

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The only colour film directed by the great Josef von Sternberg (Morocco), Jet Pilot brings together John Wayne (Hellfighters) and Janet Leigh (Psycho) in a Cold War blend of romance and thrills.

When Soviet defector Anna (Leigh) lands her plane on Colonel Shannon's (Wayne) base, the two soon fall in love and marry. However, after it comes to light that Anna is still spying for her homeland, the couple flee to Russia, putting Shannon in danger from the Soviet authorities. Soon, Anna must choose between her love for her husband and her love for her country.

Written and produced by Jules Furthman (Blonde Venus), and famous for its extended period of post-production at the hands of studio boss Howard Hughes', Jet Pilot highlights the absurdity of the Cold War, and was hailed by critic Andrew Sarris as a precursor to Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove.

With a high Definition remaster and limited to 3,000 copies for the UK, Jet Pilot is released on Blu-ray 24th July 2023 from Powerhouse Films.

Special Features

High Definition remaster
Two presentations of the film: in the original 1.85:1 theatrical aspect ratio; and in the 1.37:1 open matte shooting ratio
Original mono audio
Tony Rayns on 'Jet Pilot' (2023): in-depth discussion of the film's protracted production and release
The Town (1943): Josef von Sternberg's contribution to the war effort, a short film about a typical small town in the US, made as part of The American Scene film series
Original theatrical trailer
Image gallery: promotional and publicity materials
New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Limited edition exclusive booklet with a new essay by Glenn Kenny, an extract from Joseph von Sternberg's autobiography, archival interviews with von Sternberg, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and full film credits
UK premiere on Blu-ray
Limited edition of 3,000 copies for the UK

Please note - Disc special features are subject to change, may differ from format to format and/or may differ from region to region.

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