Black Panther, The
- Synopsis
- A crime drama based on the infamous killing spree which Donald Neilson, aka the Black Panther, perpetrated across England during the mid-70s, culminating in the kidnapping and death of a 17-year old girl. Told with accuracy and refraining from any measure of sensationalism, this film fell foul of a media-driven campaign upon its original cinema release which resulted in an effective ban.
DVD extras include: Original 1980s video release trailer (2 minutes, DVD only); Alternative French language soundtrack, with optional English subtitles; RECLUSE (1981, 30 minutes): Bob Bentley’s short film based on real events, starring Maurice Denham and edited by David Gladwell; RECLUSE: recce footage (1978, 10 minutes): newly-discovered 16mm location scouting footage; Comprehensive booklet with newly commissioned essays and contribution from James Oliver, Ian Merrick and Michael Armstrong; original promotional artwork; full credits. Dual format DVD, Blu-ray - Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Year of release
- 2012
- Year of production
- 1977
- Subjects
- Film studies; Psychology
- Keywords
- abnormal psychology; censorship; criminology; murder
Credits
- Director
- Ian Merrick
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Region 2 PAL
- Price
- £19.99
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 97 minutes
- Year
- 2012
Distributor
- Name
BFI Video
- video.films@bfi.org.uk
- Web
- http://www.bfi.org.uk External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7957 8957
- Fax
- 020 7957 8968
- Address
- 21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN
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