Jazz Boat (1960) Limited Edition Blu-ray Announced by Indicator
Indicator has announced Ken Hughes’ Jazz Boat as part of its February 2026 lineup. The 1960 musical crime comedy will receive its world-premiere Blu-ray release, limited to 3,000 copies.
A mix of crime, comedy, and rhythm
Anthony Newley stars as Bert Harris, a small-time crook whose tall tales about his criminal skills land him in the middle of a real jewel heist. When the job goes wrong, he and his girlfriend (played by Anne Aubrey) find themselves hiding on a river cruise while evading both the gang and Detective Sergeant Thompson (Lionel Jeffries).
Directed by Ken Hughes (The Long Haul) and co-written by John Antrobus, Jazz Boat blends crime caper with pop culture flair. Shot by Nicolas Roeg, the film captures the atmosphere of early 1960s Britain and features performances by Ted Heath and His Music, one of the country’s most popular big bands.
Blu-ray details
The Jazz Boat Blu-ray features a High Definition remaster with original mono audio, plus a new commentary by film historians Will Fowler and Vic Pratt. It also includes Neil Brand on “Jazz Boat”, an in-depth appreciation of the film and its music, and Now and Then: Anthony Newley (1968), an archival interview with the actor. A collector booklet includes new writing by Jeff Billington and curated archival material.
This Region B release also includes English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, a restored theatrical trailer, and an image gallery.
Release date
Jazz Boat will be released on February 16, 2026, alongside The Man Inside, Idle on Parade, and You Must Be Joking! as part of Indicator’s February 2026 lineup.
It is currently available to pre-order from powerhousefilms.co.uk.
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