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A master thief (Alain Delon) is fresh out of prison. But instead of toeing the line, he finds his steps leading back to the shadowy world of crime. He, a notorious escapee (Gian Maria Volante), and an alcoholic ex-cop (Yves Montand) plan a jewel heist, while being persued by a police inspector (Andr...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Euro International Films, Films Corona, Rialto Pictures LLC, Criterion Collection (Firm), Studio Canal+, Home Vision Entertainment (Firm), Home Vision (Firm)
Other Authors:	Melville, Jean-Pierre, 1917-1973, Delon, Alain, 1935-, Bourvil, 1917-1970, Volonté, Gian Maria, 1933-1994, Montand, Yves, 1921-1991, Crauchet, Paul, Périer, François, Nogueira, Rui
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	French
Language Notes:	In French, with optional new and improved English subtitles.
Published:	[Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection ; [2003]
Edition:	Special ed. double-disc set.
Series:	Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 218. Classic collection (Chicago, Ill. : DVD videodiscs)
Subjects:	Foreign films. Jewel thieves > Drama. Crime > Drama. Police > Drama. Voleurs de bijou > Drame Caper films. Suspense films. Film noir. Motion pictures, French. Motion pictures, Italian. Feature films.

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Summary:	A master thief (Alain Delon) is fresh out of prison. But instead of toeing the line, he finds his steps leading back to the shadowy world of crime. He, a notorious escapee (Gian Maria Volante), and an alcoholic ex-cop (Yves Montand) plan a jewel heist, while being persued by a police inspector (André Bourvil).
Item Description:	The classic collection, a joint venture between Janus Films and Home Vision Cinema"--Container." Originally released as a motion picture in 1970. A foreign film (France). RSDL dual-layer edition. Aspect ratio 1.85:1; enhanced for widescreen televisions. Newly restored, complete, uncut version. Accompanying booklet features new essays by film critics Michael Sragow and Chris Fujiwara, an introduction from filmmaker John Woo, a reprinted interview with composer Eric Demarsan and excerpts from Melville on Melville. Special features: Excerpts from "Cineastes de notre temps : Jean Pierre Melville (portrait en 9 poses)" -- New video interviews with the author of Melville on Melville, Rui Nogueira, and assistant director Bernard Stora -- 30 minutes of rare on-set footage featuring interviews with director Melville, and stars Alain Delon, Yves Montand, and André Bourvil -- Original theatrical trailer and 2003 Rialto Pictures re-release trailer -- Production and publicity stills, poster gallery. Videorecording.
Physical Description:	2 videodiscs (140 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet ([24] pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.).
Format:	DVD; Dolby digital, mono.
Audience:	Not rated.
Production Credits:	Cinematography, Henri Decae ; editors, Marie-Sophie Dubus, Jean-Pierre Melville ; music, Éric Demarsan ; production designer, Théobald Meurisse.
ISBN:	0780027663