The immortal screen couple Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn (Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner) take the lead in this fabulously witty political comedy drama from director Frank Capra (It’s a Wonderful Life), filmed against the background of the 1948 Presidential election.

Wealthy aeroplane manufacturer Grant Matthews is encouraged to become a presidential candidate by his girlfriend, press baron Kay Thorndyke. Forced to publicly reunite with his estranged wife Mary in … mehrorder to present the illusion of a happy marriage, he comes close to nomination. But, as Grant and Mary realise that political success will mean compromising their principles, Grant has a change of heart.

Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Harold Lindsay and Russel Crouse (The Sound of Music), and with supporting turns from Angela Lansbury (Gaslight) and Adolphe Menjou (The Sniper), State of the Union is a brilliant blend of political satire and romantic comedy.

Extras:
Audio commentary with film historians Claire Kenny, Glen Kenny and Farran Smith Nehme (2023)
"The John Player Lecture with Angela Lansbury: Conducted by Rex Reed at the National Film Theatre, London in 1973" plays as an alternate audio track over the film (88:32)
"National Treasure: Lucy Bolton on Angela Lansbury" 2023 interview (29:00)
Original Opening and Closing Titles (2:28)
Theatrical Trailer (2:54)
State of the Union Image Gallery: Original Promotional Material (82 images)

Limited edition of 3,000 copies for the UK.
Comes with a 40-page booklet with a new essay by Raquel Stecher, archival interviews with director Frank Capra, an account of the working relationship and contrasting politics of co-stars Katharine Hepburn and Adolphe Menjou, an overview of contemporary critical responses and full film credits. weniger