Cult 80s Brit flick Babylon (1980) heads to DVD

Here at Cinedelica, we love a bit of social realism (oh for the days of Play For Today), so we're more than a bit pleased to see the reissue of Babylon.

Set in London in 1980, Babylon revolves around mechanic and part-time sound system toaster Blue (Brinsley Forde) and his Ital Lion crew, lined up for a sound clash competition with rival outfit Jah Shaka. But as the event approaches, Blue's life begins to unravel - he's fired from his job by a racist boss, then he begins to suspect his girlfriend is cheating on him. He's also chased and beaten by a group of plain clothes police and has his sound equipment destroyed at his lock-up garage. There's only one way to respond - fighting fire with fire.

Already packing a top-notch musical score, the new version will have remastered audio and video, commentaries, interviews and much more. You'll get a chance to see it at a special screening of the newly restored film at the National Film Theatre on 11th September 2008 or you can buy it via Icon Entertainment from 13th October 2008. Check out the original trailer below.