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Le cercle rougeJean-Pierre Melville |
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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 Volonté) 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.
Special Features
- - SPECIAL EDITION TWO-DISC SET FEATURES:
- - Newly restored, complete, uncut version enhanced for widescreen televisions
- - Excerpts from Cinéastes 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 André 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
Film Info
1970
140 minutes
Color
1.85:1
Dolby Digital Mono 1.0
Anamorphic
French
140 minutes
Color
1.85:1
Dolby Digital Mono 1.0
Anamorphic
French
Reviews
"Criterion has delivered a remarkable print for this film, part of an overall package that is absolutely stunning in its breadth and scope."Bill Gibron, www.dvdverdict.com
full review "Consider this a must-see of the highest order... Absolutely deserves your money."
Dave Jesteadt, www.gamenikki.com
full review
Essays
Le Cercle Rouge by Michael Sragow With his 1970 gangster epic, Le Cercle Rouge, Jean-Pierre Melville finally landed his white whale.
The French maverick who changed his last name from Grumbach out of admiration for Herman Melville had long since established himself as that most contradictory, elusive and essential character in narrative moviemaking—an individualistic genre master. Bob >>>
What is the Red Circle?
by Chris FujiwaraThe French maverick who changed his last name from Grumbach out of admiration for Herman Melville had long since established himself as that most contradictory, elusive and essential character in narrative moviemaking—an individualistic genre master. Bob >>>
Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, drew a circle with a piece of red chalk and said: “When men, even unknowingly, are to meet one day, whatever may befall each, whatever their diverging paths, on the said day, they will inevitably come together in the red circle.”
The meanings of “the red circle” are >>>
The meanings of “the red circle” are >>>
Release Info
Catalog Number: RED210ISBN: 0-78002-766-3
UPC: 0-37429-18402-8
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