Le Cercle Rouge [1970] [Criterion] (4K UHD)
Jean-Pierre Melville
Synopsis
Alain Delon plays a master thief, fresh out of prison, who crosses paths with a notorious escapee (Gian Maria Volontè) and an alcoholic ex-cop (Yves Montand). The unlikely trio plot a heist, against impossible odds, until a relentless inspector and their own pasts seal their fates. With its honorable antiheroes, coolly atmospheric cinematography, and breathtaking set pieces, Le cercle rouge is the quintessential film by Jean-Pierre Melville—the master of ambiguous, introspective crime cinema.
Special Features:
- 4k Restoration of the uncut version of the film, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack
- DOLBY VISION/HDR
- Segments from a 1971 episode of Cinéastes de notre temps featuring director Jean-Pierre Melville
- Interviews with assistant director Bernard Stora and Rui Nogueira, author of Melville on Melville
- On-set and archival footage, featuring interviews with Melville and actors Alain Delon, Yves Montand, and André Bourvil
- Trailer
- New English subtitle translation
- Essays by film critics Michael Sragow and Chris Fujiwara, excerpts from Melville on Melville, a 2000 interview with composer Eric Demarsan, and an appreciation by filmmaker John Woo
Product Details
- Format: Widescreen
- Language: English
- Subtitles: English
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85.1
- Number of Discs: 2
- Rating: Not Rated
- Label: The Criterion Collection
- Release Date: 03/15/2022
- Run Time: 140 minutes
- Catalogue #: 3337
- Region: All Regions,