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(aka "Jetstream" or "Killing Urge" or "Jet Storm")
Directed by Cy Endfield
UK 1959
Brace for impact with this time-ticking thriller, starring Richard Attenborough
as a former scientist with a bomb on an airplane. ***
Jet Storm is a 1959 British thriller film directed and co-written by Cy
Endfield, a blacklisted American filmmaker who relocated to the UK during the
McCarthy era. |
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Theatrical Release: September 13th, 1959 (Lewisham, London, charity premiere)
Review: Imprint - Region FREE - Blu-ray
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Distribution | Imprint - Region FREE - Blu-ray | |
Runtime | 1:30:46.441 | |
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1.66 :1 1080P Dual-layered Blu-rayDisc Size: 31,387,019,467 bytesFeature: 27,092,674,560 bytes Video Bitrate: 33.02 MbpsCodec: MPEG-4 AVC Video |
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LPCM Audio English
2304 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 2304 kbps / 24-bit LPCM Audio English 2304 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 2304 kbps / 24-bit |
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Subtitles | English (SDH), None | |
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Release Information: Studio: Imprint
1.66 :1 1080P Dual-layered Blu-rayDisc Size: 31,387,019,467 bytesFeature: 27,092,674,560 bytes Video Bitrate: 33.02 MbpsCodec: MPEG-4 AVC Video
Edition Details: • NEW Audio Commentary by film critic Kim Newman and Jo Botting from the BFI National Archive (2025) • NEW Film historian Sheldon Hall on ‘Jet Storm’ (2025 - 22:50) • Theatrical Trailer (1:54)
Transparent Blu-ray Case inside slipcase Chapters 12 |
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On their
Blu-ray,
Imprint use a linear PCM dual-mono track (24-bit) in the original
English language. It is balanced and appears to faithfully reproduce the
original soundtrack with clear, undistorted dialogue that drives the
film's character interactions and moral debates, alongside subtle
ambient aircraft hums and tension-building cues. Thomas Rajna's score is
sparse and orchestral, weaving tense strings and understated motifs to
build unease without resorting to bombastic cues, fitting the film's
precursor status to the disaster genre. Imprint offer optional
English (SDH) subtitles on their Region FREE
Blu-ray.
The
Imprint
Blu-ray
extras package features a new audio commentary by film critic Kim Newman
(The Definitive
Guide to Horror Movies) and
Jo Botting
from the BFI National Archive (2025), offering insightful analysis of
the film's themes, production history, and Cy Endfield's directorial
style; a new 23 minute featurette with film historian Sheldon Hall (Epics,
Spectacles, and Blockbusters: A Hollywood History) discussing
Jet Storm's context and legacy (2025); and the original theatrical
trailer, all complementing the limited edition slipcase design. These
newly produced materials provide depth for enthusiasts interested in
1950s British cinema and disaster genre precursors.
Cy Endfield's Jet Storm
stands as a pioneering entry in the disaster film genre, predating the
high-profile Hollywood spectacles like
Airport (1970)
by over a decade. Filmed in Britain during Endfield's exile from
Hollywood due to the McCarthy-era blacklist, the movie reflects his
transition from sharp, cynical American noir films to more
ensemble-driven British dramas. Set almost entirely aboard a
transatlantic flight from London to New York on a BOAC jet (modeled
after the Comet but with fictionalized interiors for dramatic effect,
including an accessible luggage compartment and lower lounge), it
features a stellar cast led by Richard Attenborough as the
grief-stricken antagonist and Stanley Baker as the steadfast captain. At
its core, Jet Storm grapples with vengeance and the limits of
justice, portraying Tilley's bomb as a metaphor for unchecked personal
retribution in a flawed legal system. Tilley's psychosis stems from
societal failure - Brock's evasion of punishment - highlighting how
grief can morph into nihilistic rage, where one man's quest for
"justice" endangers innocents, forcing passengers to confront whether
vigilante action is ever justified. Grief and mental health are
portrayed with nuance, avoiding melodrama; Tilley's breakdown
illustrates the psychological toll of loss, while subplots like Bardow's
widowhood add layers of shared vulnerability. Jet Storm endures
as a thoughtful thriller that transcends its era's conventions, blending
edge-of-your-seat tension with incisive social commentary. Endfield's
film reminds us that true disasters stem not from external threats but
from internal fractures - grief, injustice, and division - and that
redemption lies in collective humanity. While not without flaws, its
depth rewards revisits, offering timeless insights into the human
condition amid peril. Imprint's limited edition Blu-ray
of Jet Storm stands as a commendable debut for this overlooked
thriller with fresh extras add educational value, making it a worthwhile
pickup for collectors despite its niche appeal. Priced as a boutique
release, it rewards fans of Richard Attenborough's early work and Cy
Endfield's exile-era films, though casual viewers might await a standard
edition; recommended for those seeking a polished preservation of a
proto-disaster classic. Very entertaining. |
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