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Features: DVD, English, Subtitled
Master thief Corey (Alain Delon) is fresh out of prison. But instead of toeing the line of law-abiding freedom, he finds his steps leading back to the shadowy world of crime, crossing those of a notorious escapee (Gian Maria Volonte) and alcoholic ex-cop (Yves Montand). As the unlikely trio plots a heist against impossible odds, their trail is pursued by a relentless inspector (Bourvil), and fate seals their destinies. Jean-Pierre Melville's Le Cercle Rouge combines honorable anti-heroes, coolly atmospheric cinematography, and breathtaking set pieces to create a masterpiece of crime cinema.
Editor's Note
Jean-Pierre Melville's hugely influential film remains a cornerstone of the crime genre. Recently released from prison, thief Corey (Alain Delon) finds himself caught up in a dangerous triangle with a mysterious woman (Gian Maria Volonte) and an ex-cop with some issues of his own (Yves Montand). Melville's film is the epitome of cool, with moody cinematography and stellar set design. Featuring another standout performance from Delon, LE CERCLE ROUGE is a bona fide crime classic.
| Features | Audio: French Dolby Digital Mono 1.0 | | 24-Page Booklet Featuring 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 | | Optimal Image Quality: RSDL Dual-Layer Edition | | New And Improved English Subtitle Translation | | 30 Minutes Of Rare On-Set Footage Featuring Interviews With Director Melville, And Stars Alain Delon, Yves Montand, And Andre Bourvil | | Original Theatrical Trailer And 2003 Rialto Pictures Re-Release Trailer | | Production And Publicity Stills, Poster Gallery | | Newly Restored, Complete, Uncut Version Enhanced For Widescreen Televisions | | Excerpts From Cineastes De Notres 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 |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Home Vision/Public Media |
| Release Date: 10/28/2003 |
| Running Time: 140 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1970 | | Catalog ID: 210 | | UPC: 00037429184028 | | Number of Discs: 2 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: French | | Available Audio Tracks: French | | Available Subtitles: English | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 1.85:1 |
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| | Professional Reviews | Sight and Sound
"Melville's superb thriller combines craftsmanship and narrative drive with a fatalism and deadpan humour that seem specifically French." 07/01/2004 p.74 |
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