The killing of a Chinese bookie /
A film noir about a gentleman's club owner who finds himself on the bad side of a small time gangster and then must commit a horrible crime to save his beloved club and way of life.
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| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired (both versions). |
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[Irvington, N.Y.] :
Criterion Collection,
[2004]
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| Series: | Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ;
254. Classic collection (Chicago, Ill. : DVD videodiscs) |
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| Summary: | A film noir about a gentleman's club owner who finds himself on the bad side of a small time gangster and then must commit a horrible crime to save his beloved club and way of life. |
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| Item Description: | Title from credits. "Castle Hill Productions"--Container. "The classic collection, a joint venture between Janus Films and Home Vision Cinema"--Container. Videodisc release of the 1976 and 1978 motion pictures. Running time does not include special features. RSDL dual-layer edition (both versions). Aspect ratio 1.85:1; enhanced for widescreen TVs (both versions). New high-definition digital transfer, with restored image and sound (both versions). Special features: disc 2. New video interviews with star Ben Gazzara and producer Al Ruban -- Audio interview with Cassavetes by film historians Michel Ciment and Michael Wilson conducted after the film's release -- Stills gallery featuring rare behind-the-scenes production photos. Videorecording. |
| Physical Description: | 2 videodiscs (243 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | DVD; Dolby digital, mono. |
| Audience: | MPAA rating: R. |
| Production Credits: | In charge of lighting [i.e. cinematographer], Mitchell Breit ; music, Bo Harwood ; supervising editor, Tom Cornwell. |
| ISBN: | 0780029224 |