Following the success of Brute Force, The Killers and Sweet Smell of Success, Arrow Academy is delighted to announce their latest Burt Lancaster title, John Frankenheimer’s classic war picture, The Train. Often hailed as the film which set the template for Die Hard and that particular brand of action movie, The Train will arrive on Blu-ray from 11th May 2015.

The high definition presentation of the film will be accompanied by an audio commentary with John Frankenheimer, an isolated score option and a newly-filmed interview with Burt Lancaster’s biographer, Kate Buford, tracing the actor’s career throughout the decade.

Also present are a French television news report on the making of The Train, containing interviews with the locals of Acquigny who assisted in its production, an archive interview with actor Michel Simon, footage from the film’s gala screening in Marseilles and the theatrical trailer.

The Blu-ray will also come with new artwork by Vladimir Zimakov and a collector’s booklet with new writing on the film by Sheldon Hall, illustrated with archive stills and posters.

Synopsis

Directed by John Frankenheimer at the peak of his powers, The Train was made during a tremendous run of top-class pictures that also included Birdman of Alcatraz, Seven Days in May and The Manchurian Candidate, withSeconds soon to follow.

France, 1944. Art lover and fanatical Nazi Colonel Von Waldheim has plundered a Paris museum for its masterpieces, including works by Van Gogh, Picasso and Cezanne. His intention is to have them transported by rail to Berlin, but one man stands in his way. Aware that the Allied forces are fast approaching the French capital, Resistance fighter Labiche need only stall the train for a few more days, but he’ll have to use all of his wits and skills to do so.

Featuring two Oscar-winners in its lead roles – Burt Lancaster as Labiche and Paul Scofield as Von Waldheim – and Jeanne Moreau and Michel Simon in support, The Train combines star power with spectacular action sequences to produce a classic war movie.

Special Features

· High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the film

· Uncompressed 1.0 mono PCM audio

· Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

· Audio commentary by director John Frankenheimer

· Optional isolated score by Maurice Jarre

· Burt Lancaster in the Sixties – a newly-filmed interview with Lancaster’s biographer Kate Buford, tracing the actor’s career throughout the decade

· French television news report on the making of The Train, containing interviews with the locals of Acquigny

· Archive interview with Michel Simon

· Footage of The Train’s gala screening in Marseilles

· Theatrical Trailer

· Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Vladimir Zimakov

· Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Sheldon Hall, illustrated with original stills and artwork

Sean Penn gives a star turn as an undercover cop who infiltrates a local crime gang in his hometown, in the classic 90s New York gangster movie State of Grace. Also starring acting greats Ed Harris and Gary Oldman it comes to Blu-ray thanks to Second Sight.
 
After a decade away, Terry Noonan (Sean Penn – 21 Grams) is welcomed back into the fold in his New York Irish-American neighbourhood, Hell’s Kitchen. A one-time street tough, Terry is now an undercover officer tasked with getting entrenched with crime boss Frankie Flannery (Ed Harris – The Abyss), who happens to be the brother of both his best friend Jackie Flannery (Gary Oldman – The Dark Knight Rises) and old flame Kathleen Flannery (Robin Wright – House of Cards). As he rekindles old friendships and his romance with Kathleen, he starts to question his loyalties as the violence begins to escalate.
 
With its stand out cast, gripping gritty story and striking performances, State of Grace is a must see and comes to Blu-ray on 1 June 2015.

Upcoming music documentary, Industrial Soundtrack For The Urban Decay will be screened in Gent May 21st at Studio Skoop and in Brussels May 23rd at Cinéma Aventure. 

Industrial Soundtrack is the first film to trace the origins of industrial music, taking you on a journey through the crumbling industrial cities of Europe to America’s thriving avant-garde scene. Featuring Throbbing Gristle, Cabaret Voltaire, SPK, Test Dept, Clock DVA & many more.

Other theatrical screenings include USA, Canada, England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden, Finland, Poland and New Zealand. 

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