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Millionaire Cecil Fox (Harrison) feigns terminal illness in an attempt to trick three of his former mistresses and find out which of them really cares for him rather his money. The women soon come to his bedside, but what was intended as a wily scheme soon becomes serious as one of his former lovers attempts to give nature a helping hand... Directed by acclaimed film-maker Joseph L. Mankiewicz (All About Eve), this comedy re-working of 'Volpone' stars the great Rex Harrison (My Fair Lady), Susan Hayward (Valley of the Dolls) and Cliff Robertson (Obsession). SPECIAL FEATURES - High Definition transfer - The Guardian Interview with Rex Harrison (1971, audio only): the celebrated actor discusses his career - The Guardian Interview with Joseph Mankiewicz (1982 audio only): archival interview held at the NFT - Original theatrical trailer 1967, 130 minutes, 1.85:1, colour, 1080p, 24fps, English HoH subtitles

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Henry Hathaway's directorial skills brought a heightened sense of realism to crime dramas in this classic 1947 original that marked Richard Widmark's Oscar -nominated debut. When a small time crook (Victor Mature) gets a twenty year sentence for robbery, he refuses to reveal his accomplices, even after a D.A. (Brian Donlevy) offers to help him. But he changes his mind once he learns that his wife has committed suicide and a psychopath (Widmark) has threatened his children. Special Features High Definition Transfer Interview with Richard Widmark (2002): the celebrated actor in conversation at the National Film Theatre Feature-length audio commentary with film historians James Ursini and Alain Silver Original Theatrical Trailer Improved HoH subtitles