Eureka Entertainment is set to thrill classic cinema fans with the 50th-anniversary release of ‘Juggernaut', the gripping shipboard thriller starring Richard Harris (‘This Sporting Life'), Omar Sharif (‘Doctor Zhivago'), and an all-star ensemble cast. For the first time ever, the film will be available on Blu-ray in the UK, restored in high-definition. This limited edition of just 2,000 copies is part of the prestigious Eureka Classics range and will be released on 18th November 2024. Collectors can look forward to exclusive features, including an O-card slipcase and a comprehensive booklet.
‘Juggernaut' also stars Anthony Hopkins (‘The Silence of the Lambs'), Ian Holm (‘Chariots of Fire'), David Hemmings (‘Deep Red‘), and Shirley Knight (‘The Counterfeit Killer'). Directed by Richard Lester who directed the Beatles in ‘A Hard Day's Night', the film is a tense, high-stakes thriller set aboard the cruise liner SS Britannic, which faces an imminent threat from a mysterious saboteur who calls himself ‘Juggernaut.'
As the ship drifts through the treacherous North Atlantic with over a thousand passengers on board, a chilling call from Juggernaut warns the ship's owner, Nicholas Porter that explosives have been planted on board. With time running out, Captain Alex Brunel (Sharif), Royal Navy officer Anthony Fallon (Harris), and police superintendent John McLeod (Hopkins) must race against the clock to prevent disaster and save everyone on board.
Inspired by a real-life bomb threat aboard the Queen Elizabeth 2 in 1972, ‘Juggernaut' captures the nail-biting tension of the era’s best crime thrillers and disaster movies. With its thrilling plot and exceptional performances, this is a must-have release for classic film enthusiasts.
Make sure to grab your limited edition copy when it hits shelves on 18th November 2024. It's available from the Eureka store.
