Based on the planning and execution of criminal cause celebre the great train robbery, this taut, meticulously researched drama stars stanley baker as a crime boss undertaking the heist of his career with frank finlay and barry foster among the gang he assembles, and james booth as the dogged detective who's determined to catch them all.co produced by baker and directed by multiple oscar nominated peter yates, robbery is a classic of british film exceptionally scripted winning a wggb award for best british screenplay, powerfully acted and sporting a legendary score by composer arranger johnny keating. It is presented here as a brand new restoration from original film elements in its original aspect ratio.having successfully pulled off a daring jewel heist, paul clifton prepares to hit a mail train heading south from glasgow. Several difficulties stand in his way, however, not the least of which is the police who are hot on his tail and already know he's planning something bigger...special features brand new interview with michael deeley recorded for this release cinema stanley baker an archive interview from 1972 german film the great train robbery waiting for the signal the making of robbery brand new documentary featuring interviews with cast and crew behind the scenes footage archive news footage of the filming at market harborough image gallery posters, lobby cards, memorabilia and production stills original campaign guide, exhibitors' manual and flyers in pdf format 32 page booklet by film historian sheldon hallabout the restorationpreviously released on dvd from an old 1.331 43 pan and scan transfer, robbery has now been scanned to 2k resolution from the 35mm original negative and restored in its correct theatrical aspect ratio 1.661.the restoration involved grain management, both automated and manual removal of film dirt and damage, and correction of major instability, warping and density fluctuations. The image has been fully colour corrected. While conforming, it was found that a ten second interior shot of the police car during the opening chase sequence had been cut from the dvd release. This has been re instated for this restoration.the original 35mm magnetic audio elements were unfortunately in a very poor condition and unable to be used due to deterioration, so the existing mono soundtrack has been restored. Running time 109 minutes region region 2 this dvd may not be viewable outside europe. Read more about dvd formats. Release date 31 aug. 2015