Andrei Tarkovsky's unforgettably haunting film, his first to be made outside Russia, explores the melancholy of the expatriate through the film's protagonist, Gorchakov, a Russian poet researching in Italy. Arriving at a Tuscan village spa with Eugenia, his beautiful Italian interpreter, Gorchakov is visited by memories of Russia and of his wife and children, and he encounters the local mystic who sets him a challenging task. Nostalgia is filled with a series of mysterious and extraordinary images, all of which coalesce into a miraculous whole in the film's final shot. As in all Tarkovsky's films, nature, the elements of fire and water, music, painting and poetry all play a major role
A new 4K restoration of the classic crime thriller which helped to popularise the Italian Poliziotteschi subgenre, inspired by the social unrest and criminality in 1970's Italy. HIGH CRIME, directed by ENZO G. CASTELLARI (Kill Them All and Come Back Alone, The Inglorious Bastards), now available on DVD & Blu-ray in the UK for the first time. Vice-Commissioner Belli (Franco Nero) is investigating a series of crimes committed by a drug-running gang in Genoa. He approaches the apparently reformed old-fashioned gangster Cafiero (Fernando Rey) for information on the new gang in town, not knowing that Cafiero plans to take care of them himself. Belli's boss, Commissioner Aldo Scavino (James Whitmore), takes a dossier to the DA on the possible Mafia connections of the gang but is intercepted and the dossier stolen. Belli is forced to step up as the Commissioner and must fight to defend his family from threats by the criminals, before learning of a deal in Marseilles where he may have a chance to take down the underworld organisation once and for all. Part of the STUDIOCANAL Cult Classics collection, featuring both Italian and English language options and an exclusive set of art cards. Also known by the Italian title La polizia incrimina la legge assolve. Product Features A Criminal Conversation - Enzo G. Castellari Remembers High Crime: A newly filmed interview with the director of the film, exploring the production of the film 40 years ago. The Scene of the Crime - An Interview with Roberto Girometti: A newly filmed interview with the camera operator and long term collaborator of Castellari on his experiences from the film. High and Dry - The Stuntwork of Massimo Vanni: A new featurette on the creative stunt choreography for the film.
In Shoot First, Die Later, Luc Merenda (Torso) stars as Police Commissioner Domenico Malacarne, a young rising star in the force who is also taking bribes from the mob. A routine complaint comes through to a local station in which a lowly officer, Malacarne's father, takes the statement. Unbeknownst to Malacarne, the complaint implicates someone who the mob wishes to remain hidden, putting Malacarne in a difficult position with his father, who begins to suspect his son isn't the law-abiding official he was previously so proud of Another impressively action-packed thriller from poliziotteschi master Fernando Die Leo, Shoot First, Die Later is presented on Blu-ray in the UK for the first time. LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES High-Definition digital transfer from the original camera negative Optional Italian and English audio tracks, uncompressed mono PCM audio New audio commentary by film critic Travis Woods Archival interview with director Fernando Di Leo Archival interview with star Luc Merenda Italian and English trailers Reversible sleeve featuring artwork based on original posters New and improved English subtitle translation for Italian audio and English SDH for English audio Limited edition booklet containing new writing by Sam Moore Limited edition of 3000 copies
From maverick filmmaker Sergio Martino (Torso) comes his most explosive and provocative film, Silent Action. When high-ranking military officials turn up dead, all from apparent suicides or suspicious accidents, it's down to Inspector Giorgio Solmi (Luc Merenda, The Violent Professionals) to find out what's happened to them. Aided by Captain Mario Sperli (Tomas Milian, Almost Human), the two men soon find themselves in the midst of a deadly political scandal that threatens to bring Rome to its knees. Making its global HD debut, Fractured Visions are proud to present Silent Action (A.K.A The Police Accuse: The Secret Service Kill), a bold and uncompromising take on a startling true story, lovingly restored and featuring a host of new bonus material. Features: Limited Edition of 3,000 Limited Edition Slipcase Original Soundtrack CD Special Collector's Booklet
Andrei Tarkovsky's unforgettably haunting film, his first to be made outside Russia, explores the melancholy of the expatriate through the film's protagonist, Gorchakov, a Russian poet researching in Italy. Arriving at a Tuscan village spa with Eugenia, his beautiful Italian interpreter, Gorchakov is visited by memories of Russia and of his wife and children, and he encounters the local mystic who sets him a challenging task. Nostalgia is filled with a series of mysterious and extraordinary images, all of which coalesce into a miraculous whole in the film's final shot. As in all Tarkovsky's films, nature, the elements of fire and water, music, painting and poetry all play a major role
Inspector Clouseau returns with Alan Arkin stepping into the bumbling shoes of Peter Sellers' most famous role. Chief-Commissioner Sir Charles Braithwaite is investigating a series of Swiss bank robberies while Clouseau - naturally - gets in the way. Meanwhile the criminals further add to the confusion by wearing Clouseau masks during their heists! Needless to say the inspector gets on the case...
A new 4K restoration of the classic crime thriller which helped to popularise the Italian Poliziotteschi subgenre, inspired by the social unrest and criminality in 1970's Italy. HIGH CRIME, directed by ENZO G. CASTELLARI (Kill Them All and Come Back Alone, The Inglorious Bastards), now available on DVD & Blu-ray in the UK for the first time. Vice-Commissioner Belli (Franco Nero) is investigating a series of crimes committed by a drug-running gang in Genoa. He approaches the apparently reformed old-fashioned gangster Cafiero (Fernando Rey) for information on the new gang in town, not knowing that Cafiero plans to take care of them himself. Belli's boss, Commissioner Aldo Scavino (James Whitmore), takes a dossier to the DA on the possible Mafia connections of the gang but is intercepted and the dossier stolen. Belli is forced to step up as the Commissioner and must fight to defend his family from threats by the criminals, before learning of a deal in Marseilles where he may have a chance to take down the underworld organisation once and for all. Part of the STUDIOCANAL Cult Classics collection, featuring both Italian and English language options and an exclusive set of art cards. Also known by the Italian title La polizia incrimina la legge assolve. Product Features A Criminal Conversation - Enzo G. Castellari Remembers High Crime: A newly filmed interview with the director of the film, exploring the production of the film 40 years ago. The Scene of the Crime - An Interview with Roberto Girometti: A newly filmed interview with the camera operator and long term collaborator of Castellari on his experiences from the film. High and Dry - The Stuntwork of Massimo Vanni: A new featurette on the creative stunt choreography for the film.
Tarkovsky's unforgettably haunting film his first to be made outside Russia explores the melancholy of the expatriate through the film's protagonist Gorchakov a Russian poet researching in Italy. Arriving at a Tuscan village spa with Eugenia his beautiful Italian interpreter Gorchakov is visited by memories of Russia and of his wife and children and he encounters the local mystic who sets him a challenging task. The film is filled with a series of mysterious and extraordinary
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