Four Film Noir Classics Vol. 1 (Blu-ray) (UK Import)
Four Film Noir Classics Vol. 1 (Blu-ray) (UK Import)
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- USA, 1946-1955
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Infos zu Titeln ohne Jugendfreigabe - Bestellnummer: 10243715
- Erscheinungstermin: 13.7.2020
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Spieldauer: 349 Min. - Regie: Fritz Lang, Robert Siodmak, Joseph H. Lewis, Abraham Polonsky
- Sprache: Englisch
- Untertitel: Englisch
Collection of four film noir features.
In 'The Dark Mirror' (1946), after a man is found with a knife in his back, Detective Stevenson (Thomas Mitchell) narrows his list of suspects down to identical twin sisters Terry and Ruth (both played by Olivia de Havilland). When psychologist Scott Elliott (Lew Ayres) is then enlisted to help sort good sister from bad, a psychotic tale of sibling rivalry unfolds.
'Secret Beyond the Door' (1947) follows Celia (Joan Bennett) as she meets millionaire Mark (Michael Redgrave) whilst on holiday and decides to get married despite knowing very little about her new man. Her worst fears are confirmed on their honeymoon when Mark suddenly becomes cold towards her, leaving Celia fearing for her safety.
'Force of Evil' (1948) follows Joe Morse (John Garfield), the fast-talking lawyer of crime boss Ben Tucker (Roy Roberts), who keeps one eye on his small-time crook of a brother who runs a numbers' racket. When Tucker decides to force his brother out of business, Joe's loyalties are split.
Finally, in 'The Big Combo' (1955) gangster Mr. Brown (Richard Conte) begins a passionate relationship with society woman Susan (Jean Wallace). Mr. Brown soon runs into trouble with detective Leonard Diamond (Cornel Wilde) however, who is obsessed with destroying Brown's criminal empire and winning the heart of Susan in the process.
Special Features
High Definition Blu-rayTM (1080p) presentations of four film noir classics: The Dark Mirror, Secret Beyond the Door, Force of Evil and The Big Combo
Original uncompressed PCM soundtracks on all films
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for all films
Commentaries on all films by leading scholars and critics Adrian Martin (The Dark Mirror), Alan K. Rode (Secret Beyond the Door), Glenn Kenny and Farran Smith Nehme (Force of Evil), and Eddie Muller (The Big Combo)
Noah Isenberg on The Dark Mirror, the author and scholar provides a detailed analysis of the film
Barry Keith Grant on Secret Beyond the Door, the author and scholar introduces the film
The House of Lang, a visual essay on Fritz Lang's style by filmmaker David Cairns with a focus on his noir work
Introduction to Force of Evil by Martin Scorsese
An Autopsy on Capitalism, a visual essay on the production and reception of Force of Evil by Frank Krutnik, author of In a Lonely Street: Film noir, genre, masculinity
Commentary on selected Force of Evil themes by Krutnik
Geoff Andrew on The Big Combo, the critic and programmer offers an introduction to and analysis of the film
Wagon Wheel Joe, a visual essay on director Joseph H. Lewis by filmmaker David Cairns
The Big Combo original screenplay (BD-ROM content)
Four radio plays, starring Olivia de Havilland and John Garfield among others
International poster galleries for all films
Trailers
Reversible sleeves featuring newly commissioned artwork by Scott Saslow for all films
In 'The Dark Mirror' (1946), after a man is found with a knife in his back, Detective Stevenson (Thomas Mitchell) narrows his list of suspects down to identical twin sisters Terry and Ruth (both played by Olivia de Havilland). When psychologist Scott Elliott (Lew Ayres) is then enlisted to help sort good sister from bad, a psychotic tale of sibling rivalry unfolds.
'Secret Beyond the Door' (1947) follows Celia (Joan Bennett) as she meets millionaire Mark (Michael Redgrave) whilst on holiday and decides to get married despite knowing very little about her new man. Her worst fears are confirmed on their honeymoon when Mark suddenly becomes cold towards her, leaving Celia fearing for her safety.
'Force of Evil' (1948) follows Joe Morse (John Garfield), the fast-talking lawyer of crime boss Ben Tucker (Roy Roberts), who keeps one eye on his small-time crook of a brother who runs a numbers' racket. When Tucker decides to force his brother out of business, Joe's loyalties are split.
Finally, in 'The Big Combo' (1955) gangster Mr. Brown (Richard Conte) begins a passionate relationship with society woman Susan (Jean Wallace). Mr. Brown soon runs into trouble with detective Leonard Diamond (Cornel Wilde) however, who is obsessed with destroying Brown's criminal empire and winning the heart of Susan in the process.
Special Features
High Definition Blu-rayTM (1080p) presentations of four film noir classics: The Dark Mirror, Secret Beyond the Door, Force of Evil and The Big Combo
Original uncompressed PCM soundtracks on all films
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for all films
Commentaries on all films by leading scholars and critics Adrian Martin (The Dark Mirror), Alan K. Rode (Secret Beyond the Door), Glenn Kenny and Farran Smith Nehme (Force of Evil), and Eddie Muller (The Big Combo)
Noah Isenberg on The Dark Mirror, the author and scholar provides a detailed analysis of the film
Barry Keith Grant on Secret Beyond the Door, the author and scholar introduces the film
The House of Lang, a visual essay on Fritz Lang's style by filmmaker David Cairns with a focus on his noir work
Introduction to Force of Evil by Martin Scorsese
An Autopsy on Capitalism, a visual essay on the production and reception of Force of Evil by Frank Krutnik, author of In a Lonely Street: Film noir, genre, masculinity
Commentary on selected Force of Evil themes by Krutnik
Geoff Andrew on The Big Combo, the critic and programmer offers an introduction to and analysis of the film
Wagon Wheel Joe, a visual essay on director Joseph H. Lewis by filmmaker David Cairns
The Big Combo original screenplay (BD-ROM content)
Four radio plays, starring Olivia de Havilland and John Garfield among others
International poster galleries for all films
Trailers
Reversible sleeves featuring newly commissioned artwork by Scott Saslow for all films
