WITH HIS DASHING GOOD LOOKS AND UNRESISTABLE CHARM, GEORGE PEPPARD BECAME ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC ACTORS OF THE 1960S
With his dashing good looks and irresistible charm, George Peppard became one of the most iconic actors of the 1960s.
Enjoy four forgotten gems from his prolific career for the first time on Blu-ray in Australia:
- P.J. (1968)
- Pendulum (1969)
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The Executioner (1970) – Worldwide first on Blu-ray!
- Newman’s Law (1974)
Limited Edition 4-Disc Hardbox. 1500 copies only.
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P.J. (1968) – Imprint Collection #252
Peppard faces off against Raymond Burr (Rear Window) when he becomes entangled in an affair with deadly consequences in P.J.
Private eye P.J. Detweiler is reluctant to protect the mistress of a millionaire from attacks by his client’s wife and greedy family. In truth, P.J. is walking into a deadly intrigue in which he is to play a central part.
Special Features & Technical Specs:
- 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray from a 2K scan
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NEW Audio Commentary by film historian & author Toby Roan
- Audio Commentary by critics Howard S. Berger and Steve Mitchell
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NEW Interview with author & screenwriter Courtney Joyner on the career of director John Guillermin
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NEW Video essay on George Peppard & John Guillermin
- Theatrical Trailer
- Original Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
- Audio English LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Pendulum (1969) – Imprint Collection #253
George Peppard embarks on a relentless quest for justice in this thrilling classic.
Cynical Washington, DC, police captain Frank Matthews risked his life to catch a young rapist and murderer. But the psychopath is set free when a civil liberties’ attorney proves to the Supreme Court that Matthews never read the killer his rights. When Matthews’ wife is found murdered alongside her lover, and he becomes the prime suspect, Matthews decides his best option is to capture the real killer himself.
Special Features & Technical Specs:
- 1080P High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
- Special Features TBC
- Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
- Audio English LPCM 2.0 Mono
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The Executioner (1970) – Imprint Collection #254
Worldwide first on Blu-ray!
Joan Collins, Keith Mitchell and Judy Geeson also star in The Executioner, the nail-biting thriller and worldwide first on Blu-ray.
When a covert operation in Vienna goes awry, British Intelligence operative John Shay suspects his colleague, Adam Booth, may be a double agent. Appointing himself executioner, Shay kills Booth and then assumes his identity to obtain conclusive evidence that Booth was a traitor.
Special Features & Technical Specs:
- 1080P High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
- Special Features TBC
- Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
- Audio English LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Newman’s Law (1974) – Imprint Collection #255
The creator of Banacek, Anthony Wilson, and George Peppard reunite in the gritty police drama Newman’s Law.
When a hard-nosed LA cop is booted from duty after being falsely accused of extortion, he goes rogue to investigate an organised crime case, uncovering a conspiracy that might extend to the highest levels of his own department.
Special Features & Technical Specs:
- 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray from a 2K scan
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NEW Audio Commentary by film historian Steve Mitchell and producer/screenwriter Cyrus Voris
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NEW Interview with director Jeff Burr on the career of director Richard T. Heffron
- Radio Spots
- Theatrical Trailer
- Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
- Audio English LPCM 2.0 Mono
