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Directed by Basil Dearden
UK 1963
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When the Dark Side of the Mind Is Opened, Can It Ever Be Closed Again?
A government scientist commits suicide while clutching a briefcase full of cash, and the police accuse him of being a Communist spy. But when his friend Dr. Henry Longman (Dirk Bogarde, Accident, Modesty Blaise) suspects that the death may have been the result of brainwashing, he decides to prove his theory by subjecting himself to sensory deprivation. Can the doctor resist the experiment’s sadistic side effects or will he fall under the control of The Mind Benders? Mary Urea (Where Eagles Dare) and Wendy Craig (The Servant) co-star this classic 1963 sci-fi thriller directed by Basil Deaden (Dead of Night, The Man Who Haunted Himself) that went on to influence Ken Russell’s mind-bending Altered States. Written by James Kenna way (Tunes of Glory) and beautifully shot by Denys N. Coop (Billy Liar) with a rousing score by Georges Auric (The Wages of Fear). *** A scientist's attempts to clear the name of a friend nearly destroy his life in this intelligent science fiction drama. Prof. Sharpley (Harold Goldblatt) is a research scientist from Oxford University working with the British government on experiments in sensory deprivation. One day, Sharpley suddenly and shockingly commits suicide by throwing himself under an oncoming train while holding a briefcase stuffed with cash. While investigating the death, the police present the theory that Sharpley was a double agent, perhaps allied with the Communists, and that the death was the final result of his shame over betraying Great Britain. However, Sharpley's friend and associate Dr. Henry Longman (Dirk Bogarde) strongly disagrees, and he speculates that Sharpley's death had something to do with his research. James Kennaway adapted the screenplay from his own novel. Excerpt from B+N located HERE |
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Theatrical Release: February 13th, 1963
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Review: Kino - Region 'A' - Blu-ray
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| Distribution | Kino - Region 'A' - Blu-ray | |
| Runtime | 1:50:06.182 | |
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1. 66:1 1080P Dual-layered Blu-rayDisc Size: 33,082,326,139 bytesFeature: 31,936,776,192 bytes Video Bitrate: 34.93 MbpsCodec: MPEG-4 AVC Video |
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DTS-HD Master
Audio English 1555 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 1555 kbps / 16-bit (DTS Core: 2.0 /
48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 16-bit) Dolby Digital Audio English 192 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 192 kbps |
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Release Information: Studio: Kino
1. 66:1 1080P Dual-layered Blu-rayDisc Size: 33,082,326,139 bytesFeature: 31,936,776,192 bytes Video Bitrate: 34.93 MbpsCodec: MPEG-4 AVC Video
Edition Details: • Audio Commentary by Film Historians Howard S. Berger and Nathaniel Thompson• Theatrical Trailer (1:03) • Reversible Art
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NOTE:
The below
Blu-ray
captures were taken directly from the
Blu-ray
disc.
On their
Blu-ray,
Kino use a DTS-HD Master 2.0 channel mono track (16-bit) in the original
English language. There are effects (train, underwater etc.) that seem
well supported by the lossless track. The score is by
Georges Auric (The
Lavender Hill Mob, Heaven
Knows Mr. Allison,
It
Always Rains on Sunday, Dead
of Night, The
Innocents,
Lola Montes,
Rififi,
Wages of Fear), sounding
mysterious and atmospheric. Kino offer optional English
subtitles on their Region 'A'
Blu-ray.
Kino add an audio commentary by film
historians Howard S. Berger and Nathaniel Thompson who cover a lot and
explain some of the film's plot details that helped me understand it
better. There is discussion of domestic issues, sadistic, darkness, evil
and the presumed infusion of deeper darker facets for commercial
purposes. It's not quite a science-fiction film but has some fascinating
'McGuffin' ellipses. There is also a theatrical trailer and the
package has reversible art.
The Mind Benders
is a highly interesting film. It is pieced together effectively by Basil
Dearden - measured while maintaining a thriller-edge. I was very
appreciative of the commentary and I'm very glad to have seen this
mysterious film. I think the Blu-ray
has plenty of value for adventurous film fans.
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