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Release: August 13, 2019

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Jacques Becker’s (Le Trout) Touches Pas Au Grimsby occupies a significant part in French cinema history; it exerted a huge influence on subsequent directors such as Jean-Pierre Melville (Le Doulas), Henri Vermeil (The Sicilian Clan) and Claude Sautee (Classed Toups Risqué). Max (Jean Gabon, Port of Shadows) is an aging gangster who manages to pull off his final heist, a spectacular gold bullion robbery at Olly airport. All is well until Max’s former girlfriend Joys (Jeanne Moreau, Viva Maria! ) tips off a rival gangster, Angelo (Lion Ventura, Rizzio Sur La Chou). Angelo kidnaps Max’s partner and best friend and threatens to kill him unless Max hands over the loot from his robbery. Touches Pas Au Grimsby was the birth the French policer, a European transposition of the fantastic American gangster films and film noirs of the 1940s. Based on a book by Albert Simon in (Cold Sweat) and beautifully shot in striking black-and-white by Pierre Montage (Hi-Jack Highway). Special Features: -Audio Commentary by Film Critic Nick Pinkerton -Interview with filmmaker Jean Becker -Interview with actress Jeanne Moreau -Interview with Professor/Film Critic Guenette Vincentia -Theatrical Trailer

Release: November 25, 2025

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Two-disc set includes: Rhine Virgin (La Vierge Du Rhin) (1953)When the Germans invaded in 1940, Strasbourg shipping company head Jacques Ledru (Jean Gabin) went missing... but his wife Geneviève (Elina Labourdette) and his partner Maurice (Renaud Mary) did very well collaborating and managing the business. After a dozen years, he resurfaced under an assumed name, looking for payback-if they don't deal with him first. Gilles Grangier's compelling take on the Phillipe Nord novel co-stars Andrée Clément, Nadia Gray. 82 min. In French with English subtitles. BW/Rtg: NR The Beast Is Loose (Le Fauve Est Lâché) (1959)Gangster-turned-Resistance hero Paul Lamiani (Lino Ventura) was just trying to make a quiet life as a restaurateur when his nation called again. However, they were looking for him to set up old comrade Raymond Maroux (Paul Frankeur) for alleged theft of intel-and he'd have a three-way battle with his government handlers and crooks who also want the documents. Effective spy story, completed by Claude Sautet after the credited Maurice Labro walked off, co-stars Estella Blain, Nadine Alari. AKA: "The Tiger Attacks." 98 min. In French with English subtitles. BW/Rtg: NR Trapped By Fear (Les Distractions) (1960)Paris journalist Paul Frapier (Jean-Paul Belmondo) would have done anything for Laurent Porte (Claude Brasseur), the Algerian War brother-in-arms who saved his life. He'd get to prove it-perhaps to his everlasting regret-when Laurent begs his help going on the run after being involved in the accidental homicide of a cop. Jacques Dupont's scenic, suspenseful drama also stars Alexandra Stewart, Sylva Koscina, Eva Damien, Mireille Darc. 101 min. In French with English subtitles. BW/Rtg: NR The Passion Of Slow Fire (La Mort de Belle) (1961)Geneva professor Stéphane Blanchon (Jean Desailly) shrugged when his overbearing spouse (Monique Mélinand) offered board to pretty American student, and friend's daughter, Belle Shermann (Alexandra Stewart). There was nothing to shrug off the day that Belle was found strangled on the premises-and his protestations of innocence came up against a community's rush to judgment. Edouard Molinaro's take on the Georges Simeon novel, adapted by Jean Anouilh, co-stars Jacques Monod. 91 min. In French with English subtitles. BW/Rtg: NR Standard and Widescreen; Soundtrack: French; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; theatrical trailers.

Release: December 31, 2019

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Before making Hollywood epics such as Tora! Tora! Tora! And 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, director Richard Fleischer started his career with a series of low-budget B-features, often taking ripped-from-the-headlines tales of crime stories and spinning them into noir gold...

Release: April 19, 2016

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Release: September 20, 2022

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From William Dieterle, the acclaimed director of The Devil and Daniel Webster, I’ll Be Seeing You, Portrait of Jennie and The Accused, comes this electrifying film noir starring screen great William Holden (Stalag 17). When crusading district attorney John Conroy (Edmond O’Brien, The Hitch-Hiker) is tasked to crack down on a powerful crime syndicate, he recruits his no-nonsense newspaperman pal Jerry McKibbon (Holden), his sweetheart Mandy (Alexis Smith, Conflict) and his grizzled detective father (Tom Tully, Ruby Gentry). But unbeknownst to the younger Conroy, the elder Conroy is mixed up in the same racket he’s been appointed to take down. Featuring noir favorites Ed Begley (Boomerang), Ted de Corsia (The Lady from Shanghai) and Neville Brand (D.O.A.) with masterful black-and-white cinematography by Lionel Lindon (Alias Nick Beal), The Turning Point is a thrilling portrait of political corruption that leads to a shocking conclusion. Special Features: -Remastered in HD by Paramount Pictures – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Film Elements -Audio Commentary by Author/Film Historian Alan K. Rode -Theatrical Trailer -Optional English Subtitles

Release: March 4, 2025

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Three-disc set includes: Union Station (1950)After a blind Los Angeles heiress (Allene Roberts) is kidnapped by a ruthless hood (Lyle Bettger), he sets the titular Chicago terminal as the drop-off point for the ransom. Local railway cop William Calhoun (William Holden) has the dicey task of trying to safely pry the victim from her captors' clutches. Rudolph Maté's gripping noir thriller co-stars Nancy Olson, Barry Fitzgerald, and Jan Sterling. 81 min. BW/Rtg: NR Jennifer (1953)Broke as she was, Agnes Langley (Ida Lupino) didn't ask questions when offered a caretaker job at an abandoned Santa Barbara manse. She should have, as her predecessor, the owner's cousin Jennifer Brown, had vanished under clouded circumstances... and someone might ensure she meets the same fate. Noir drama co-stars Howard Duff, Robert Nichols, Mary Shipp. 73 min. BW/Rtg: NR The Crooked Circle (1957)Looking for a story, sportswriter Ken Cooper (Steve Brodie) tracked down pug Joe Kelly (Don Kelly), who refused to throw a match and beat it out of town afterwards. Kelly's worshipful kid brother Tommy (John Smith) begged Cooper's help in getting into the fight game... but he'll discover it hadn't got any less corrupt. Noirish ring tale co-stars Fay Spain, Robert Armstrong, John Doucette. 72 min. BW/Rtg: NR Standard and Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; theatrical trailers.

Release: November 19, 2013

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4 classic Vivien Leigh films made prior to her legendary performance as Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind. In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the birth of screen legend Vivien Leigh, Cohen Film Collection, in collaboration with the British Film Institute, has created new 2K restorations of her most sparkling British films. This 2-Disc Collection includes Fire Over England, Dark Journey, Storm in a Teacup and St. Martin's Lane. Bonus Content: Disc 1 - Fire Over England: Fire Over England Original Trailer Fire Over England Restoration Trailer Dark Journey Original Trailer Dark Journey Restoration Trailer Storm in a Teacup Original Trailer Storm in a Teacup Restoration Trailer St. Martin's Lane Restoration Trailer Disc 2 - Storm in a Teacup: Before She Was Scarlett O'Hara: An Interview with Vivien Leigh biographer Anne Edwards

Release: April 27, 2021

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Includes: Wanted For Murder (1946) As the son of an infamous prison hangman, London businessman Victor Colebrooke (Eric Portman) was long troubled by his family legacy... and the fixation pushed him to become a serial strangler. Daring Scotland Yard to end his rampage, will the clues add up before a salesgirl date (Dulcie Gray) becomes his seventh victim? Unusual British suspenser also stars Derek Farr, Ronald Culver, Stanley Holloway, Bonar Colleano; Emeric Pressburger adapted the Terence de Marney play for the screen. 102 min. BW/Rtg: NR Cast A Dark Shadow (1955) Literal lady-killer Teddy Bare (Dirk Bogarde) connived an "accident" for wealthy older spouse Monica (Mona Washbourne), only to discover her fortune had been left in trust to her sister Dora... but that it would pass to him after Dora's death. As he schemes to have the sister-in-law he's never met suffer that particular fate, his machinations might have stunning consequences. Lewis Gilbert's suspenseful take on the Janet Green play "Murder Mistaken" co-stars Margaret Lockwood, Kay Walsh, Robert Flemyng. 82 min. BW/Rtg: NR Standard; Soundtrack: English; theatrical trailers.

Release: July 13, 2021

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Attorney Bob Regan (Edmond O'Brien) is hired as a bodyguard to wealthy Andrew Colby (Vincent Price), who believes a former employee who just did a five-year bit for embezzlement is gunning for him. Forced to kill the ex-con when he attacks Colby at his home, Regan starts to wonder if the whole thing wasn't an elaborate set-up and begins his own investigation with the help of Colby's secretary (Ella Raines). William Bendix, Maria Palmer co-star in this taut thriller. 87 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; theatrical trailer.

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A violent detective tries to cover up an accidental killing and becomes ensnared in guilt and suspicion.

Release: September 17, 2019

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A psychiatrist's wife becomes entangled with a manipulative hypnotist, leading to blackmail, murder, and a deadly web of deception.

Release: July 20, 2021

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Whirlpool of Fate (1925) is Jean Renoir’s debut feature, a lyrical tale of the tragic life of an orphan girl. An independent feature shot on family friend Paul Cézanne’s property, La Nicotiere, it is a dreamy episodic melodrama that follows the poor girl as she endures the loss of her father, the abuse of her alcoholic uncle, and a perilous fall down a well that erases her memory and triggers surreal dreams. Presented in a beautiful new 4K restoration, Whirlpool of Fate gives an early glimpse of Renoir’s immense talent. Special Features: -Audio commentary by film critic Nick Pinkerton -Music composed and performed by Antonio Coppola Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Whirlpool of Fate

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A psychotic gangster's loyalty to his mother and lust for power drive him toward an explosive end.

Release: September 21, 2021

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As a result of his fondness for telling tales, no one believes Tommy when he claims to have witnessed a brutal murder while sleeping on his family's fire escape. No one - but the murderers. The killers hatch a plan to silence Tommy while he tries to convince his parents and the police that he's being hunted.

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A woman who witnesses a killing from her apartment is gaslit by the murderer to make her appear insane.

Release: May 17, 2016

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Overview A lost gem rediscovered! Thanks to the efforts of the Film Noir Foundation, this terrific 1950 film noir, the only American print of which was burned in a 2008 fire, has been rescued and restored to its original luster. Join the wild chase around San Francisco as a man goes into hiding after witnessing a gangland execution. Police bird-dog his wife Eleanor (Ann Sheridan), certain she'll lead them to her husband, whose testimony against the killer could bring down a crime kingpin. But Eleanor and her hubbie are Splitsville - she never wants to see him again. When roguish newspaperman Danny Leggett (Dennis O'Keefe) charms Eleanor into helping him track down the hidden husband - there are unexpected, stunning and poignant results. This nervy, shot-on-location thriller is a witty and wise look at the travails of romance and marriage, and perhaps the best cinematic depiction ever of mid-20th century San Francisco. This Blu-ray/DVD dual format edition is from the Film Noir Foundation, restored by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and presented by Flicker Alley. 79 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English; audio commentary; featurettes; more. Two-disc set. Bonus Materials Include: Audio Commentary Track By author, cinema historian and noirchaelogist Eddie Muller. Love is a Rollercoaster: Woman on the Run Revisited Produced by Steven Smith and the Film Noir Foundation, this mini-doc offers a look into the making of the film, from script to noir classic. A Wild Ride: Restoring Woman on the Run Produced by Steven Smith and the Film Noir Foundation, this stranger-than-fiction document of the film's restoration is a thriller in itself. Woman on the Run Locations Then and Now City Sleuth (aka Brian Hollins) leads a virtual tour around San Francisco hunting down the many locations used during the production of Woman on the Run. NOIR CITY A short documentary directed by Joe Talbot about the annual NOIR CITY film festival presented by the Film Noir Foundation at San Francisco's historic Castro Theatre. 24-Page Souvenir Booklet Featuring rare photographs, poster art, original lobby cards, and an essay by the one and only Eddie Muller. Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Woman on the Run (Flicker Alley) [Blu-ray + DVD]

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Based on a true story, Hitchcock's stark thriller follows a musician wrongly accused of robbery as his family is crushed by the justice system.

Release: September 12, 2017

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Mere months after delivering one of the definitive examples of film noir with Kiss Me Deadly, Robert Aldrich brought a noir flavour to Hollywood with his classic adaptation of Clifford Odets stage play, The Big Knife. Charles Castle, one of Hollywood s biggest stars, looks like he has it all. But his marriage is falling apart and his wife is threatening to leave him if he renews his contract. Studio boss Stanley Shriner Hoff isn t taking the news too well, and he ll do anything he can to get his man to sign on the dotted line even if means exposing dark secrets... Winner of the Silver Lion at the 1955 Venice Film Festival, The Big Knife also boasts a remarkable cast list including Jack Palance (Shane) as Castle and Rod Steiger (On the Waterfront) as Hoff, plus Shelley Winters (The Night of the Hunter), Ida Lupino (On Dangerous Ground), Jean Hagen (Singin in the Rain) and Everett Sloane (Citizen Kane). SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS Brand-new 2K restoration from original film elements produced by Arrow Films exclusively for this release High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) Original English mono audio uncompressed LPCM Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Commentary by film critics Glenn Kenny and Nick Pinkerton, recorded exclusively for this release Bass on Titles Saul Bass, responsible for The Big Knife s credit sequence, discusses some of his classic work in this self-directed documentary from 1972 Theatrical trailer Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sean Phillips FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Nathalie Morris