Description
In the latest addition the BFI Flipside collection, James Mason stars in this intergenerational drama as a cynical barrister who must confront the alien world of the Swinging Sixties to defend his daughter’s boyfriend
Little seen since its original release, stylishly shot in Winchester and Southampton by Academy Award-winner Kenneth Higgins (Georgy Girl) and co-starring Ian Ogilvy (Witchfinder General), this striking psychological thriller based on Maigret creator Georges Simenon’s celebrated novel is ripe for rediscovery.
Once an eminent barrister, John Sawyer (James Mason) has become a cynical, reclusive drunk, long deserted by his wife, baffled by the burgeoning youth culture and held in contempt by his daughter, Angela (Geraldine Chaplin). But when her boyfriend is wrongfully accused of murder, Sawyer must confront his demons and a changing world in order to defend him.
The 37th release in the BFI Flipside strand, Stranger in the House is presented on Blu-ray and DVD in a Dual Format Edition. A stack of archival extras include photographer David Bailey’s 1966 film G.G. Passion, a psychedelic 1968 advert for coffee, an interview with James Mason and a new commentary.
Previously unavailable on DVD or Blu-ray in the UK.
Product details
| SKU | 5035673013274 |
| Alphabetical Title | Stranger in the House |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.66:1 |
| BFICID | 150047552 |
| Blu-Ray Region | B |
| Brand / Publisher | BFI |
| Catalogue Number | BFIB1327 |
| Colour | Colour |
| Countries | United Kingdom |
| Director | Pierre Rouve |
| DVD Region | 2 |
| Format | DVD, Blu-ray |
| Language(s) | English |
| Product contents | 2 discs |
| Running time | 104 min |
| Size | No size |
| Sound | 2.0 Mono (Blu-ray), Dolby Digital 2.0 mono (DVD) |
| Subtitles | English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing |
| Year | 1967 |
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