Le cercle rouge

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Le cercle rouge

Director:
Jean-Pierre Melville
140 Minutes
 

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Film Synopsis

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.

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Details

Runtime:
140 min.

Country:
FRANCE

Language:
French

Color:
Color

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SPECIAL FEATURES: 

  • 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 ofMelville 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 Andre Bourvil
  • Original theatrical trailer and 2003 Rialto Pictures re - release trailer
  • Production and publicity stills, poster gallery
  • 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

 

 

 

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