Servant. The (Blu-ray 4K)

Directed by Joseph Losey

Starring: Dirk Bogarde, James Fox, Sarah Miles, Wendy Craig, Catherine Lacey, Dorothy Bromiley, Philippa Hare, Patrick Magee, Alun Owen, Brian Phelan, Alison Seebohm, Hazel Terry, Richard Vernon

Contributors: Joseph Losey, Norman Priggen, Harold Pinter, Johnny Dankworth, Douglas Slocombe

Studio: StudioCanal
Main Language: English
Region: Region A,B,C
Release Date: 10 Jan 2022
Originally Issued: 1963
No of Discs: 3
Weight: 124g
Dimensions: 138 x 17 x 172 (mm)
Genre: Modern Classic
BBFC Cert: (12) Suitable for 12 years and over.
Rental/Retail: Retail/Rental
Run Time: 116 minutes

Description

Joseph Losey directs this classic British drama, adapted by Harold Pinter from Robin Maugham's original novel. Spoiled young British aristocrat Tony (James Fox) buys a handsome Georgian townhouse in London and employs Hugo Barrett (Dirk Bogarde) as his servant. Initially appearing to settle in well to his new position, Barrett, however, soon begins to exert his influence over his master, subtly ingratiating himself whilst plotting his next move, much to the horror of Tony's fiancée Susan (Wendy Craig).

As his influence becomes steadily more pervasive, culminating with the hiring of his sister Vera (Sarah Miles) into a position in the house, Barrett's sexual machinations eventually lead to a complete role reversal, as he finally attains domination over his master.

Special Features

• Interactive Menus
• Bonus Footage
• Trailers
• Interviews: Wendy Craig (actor), Sarah Miles (actor), Stephen Woolley (producer), Douglas Slocombe (cinematographer), Harold Pinter (writer), Joseph Losey (director), James Fox (actor)
• Other Documentary: 'Locations', Video essay with film historian Matthew Sweet and film critic Phuong Le, 'Harry Burton On Harold Pinter', 'John Coldstream On Dirk Bogarde', Joseph Losey & Adolphus Mekas at the New York Film Festival in 1963