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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

Email
video.films@bfi.org.uk
Web
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Phone
020 7957 8957
Fax
020 7957 8968
Address
21 Stephen Street
London
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