Product guide

Botany Bay Blu-ray

Botany Bay is a KL Studio Classics Blu-ray adventure-romance starring Alan Ladd, James Mason and Patricia Medina. Set aboard a prison ship bound for the British penal colony in Australia, this release includes a new audio commentary and optional English subtitles.

At a glance

Historical swashbuckling story follows convicts on the prison ship Charlotte en route to Botany Bay.
The listing describes a voyage threatened by the ship's captain and a concluding sea-adventure climax.
Includes a new audio commentary by Heath Holland and optional English subtitles.

Price

$23.43Save 22%

Reference price: ~~$29.95~~

Price checked: Nov 13, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

One disc collects the feature with an advertised new audio commentary.
English subtitles are listed as an option for viewing.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Identity
Brand	KL Studio Classics
Format	Blu-ray, NTSC
Genre	Action & Adventure, Romance
Director	John Farrow
Cast	Alan Ladd, James Mason, Patricia Medina

Playback and presentation
Language	English
Aspect ratio	1.37:1
Runtime	1 hour and 33 minutes
Discs	1
Country of origin	USA
Release date	Oct. 8 2024

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	1.22 x 17.25 x 13.84 cm; 63.5 g

What to know before buying

The listed format is Blu-ray, NTSC. Confirm that your player and display setup support this disc format before buying.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Collectors of classic films featuring Alan Ladd, James Mason or Patricia Medina.
Viewers interested in historical sea adventures and classic swashbuckling films.
Blu-ray buyers who value an included audio commentary and English subtitles.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a DVD or a modern film presentation rather than this Blu-ray release.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 48 ratings

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1 star4%4%

Customer feedback describes the film positively overall, while image-quality opinions are mixed. That distinction may matter to buyers focused on the movie and cast versus those prioritizing consistent picture presentation. The listing identifies a Blu-ray release but does not establish a particular restoration or image-quality standard.

Positive themes

Customer feedback characterizes the film itself positively.

Mixed feedback

Image quality receives mixed customer feedback.

Frequently asked questions

What is included with this Botany Bay Blu-ray?

The listing specifies one disc and describes a new audio commentary by Heath Holland plus optional English subtitles.

What is the runtime and aspect ratio?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 33 minutes, and the aspect ratio is 1.37:1.

What is the film about?

The story follows Hugh Tallant and Sally Munroe among convicts aboard the prison ship Charlotte, travelling from England to the penal colony at Botany Bay.