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Jean Pierre Melville (portrait en 9 poses)
2 videodiscs (140 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet ([24] pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.).
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).
Euro International Films ; Les Films Corona ; Rialto Pictures ; producer, Robert Dorfmann ; written and directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
The classic collection, a joint venture between Janus Films and Home Vision Cinema"--Container."
Originally released as a motion picture in 1970.
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.
Alain Delon, Andre Bourvil, Gian Maria Volante, Yves Montand, Paul Crauchet, Francois Perier.
In French, with optional new and improved English subtitles.
Cinematography, Henri Decae ; editors, Marie-Sophie Dubus, Jean-Pierre Melville ; music, Éric Demarsan ; production designer, Théobald Meurisse.
Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 218
Classic collection (Chicago, Ill. : DVD videodiscs)