Ronin 07/23 Blu-ray (Rental)

An end-of-career masterpiece from John Frankenheimer, the legendary director of The Manchurian Candidate, The Train, Seconds and Grand Prix, Ronin is a gritty and gripping action caper with some of the most exhilarating car chases ever committed to celluloid. The Cold War may be over, but a new world order keeps a group of covert mercenaries employed by the highest bidder. These operatives-for-hire, known as “Ronin” (masterless samurai), are assembled in France by a mysterious client for a seemingly routine mission: steal a top-secret briefcase. But the simple task soon proves explosive as other underworld organizations vie for the same prize…and to get the job done, the Ronin must do something they’ve never done before—trust each other. The illustrious international cast includes Robert De Niro, Jean Reno, Natascha McElhone, Stellan Skarsgård, Sean Bean, Michael Lonsdale and Jonathan Pryce. Special Features: • Brand New HD Master – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative • Audio Commentary by Director John Frankenheimer • CLOSE-UP: Interview with Cinematographer Robert Fraisse • IN THE RONIN CUTTING ROOM with Editor Tony Gibbs • AN ACTOR’S PROCESS with Natascha McElhone • COMPOSING THE RONIN SCORE with Elia Cmiral • THE DRIVING OF RONIN with Stunt-Car Coordinator Jean-Claude Lagniez • THROUGH THE LENS with Cinematographer Robert Fraisse • THE VENICE FILM FESTIVAL INTERVIEWS with Robert De Niro, Natascha McElhone and Jean Reno • RONIN – FILMING IN THE FAST LANE: Featurette • Alternate Ending • Theatrical Trailer • 5.1 Surround & Lossless 2.0 Stereo Audio • Dual-Layered BD50 Disc • Optional English Subtitles