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2 videodiscs (140 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
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Criterion collection #218
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1970
A master thief is fresh out of prison. But instead of toeing the line, he finds his steps leading back to the shadowy world of crime. He, a notorious escapee, and an alcoholic ex-cop plan a jewel heist, while being persued by a police superintendent
Special features: Newly restored, uncut version enhanced for widescreen televisions; excerpts from "Cineastes de notre temps: Jean Pierre Melville"; new video interviews with the author of Melville on Melville, Rui Nogueira, and assistant director Bernard Stora; 30 minutes of archival footage; original theatrical trailers; production and publicity stills; poster gallery; 24 page booklet
Cinematography, Henri Decae ; editors, Marie-Sophie Dubus, Jean-Pierre Melville ; music, Éric Demarsan ; production designer, Théobald Meurisse
Alain Delon, Andre Bourvil, Gian Maria Volante, Yves Montand, Paul Crauchet, Francois Perier
MPAA rating: Not rated
DVD, Region 1 encoding, Widescreen presentation, Dolby Digital mono
French dialogue, English subtitles