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When scuffling WWII returnee Chuck Scott (Robert Cummings) fell into a chauffeur's job with sadistic Miami gangster Eddie Roman (Steve Cochrane), he became the shoulder to cry on for the thug's abused wife Lorna (Michèle Morgan). Scott made the dangerous move of fleeing with her to Havana... but their attempt at escape would meet with a series of truly unexpected twists. Distinctive film noir, adapted from a Cornell Woolrich novel by Philip Yordan, also stars Peter Lorre, Lloyd Corrigan, Jack Holt. 86 min.

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When scuffling WWII returnee Chuck Scott (Robert Cummings) fell into a chauffeur's job with sadistic Miami gangster Eddie Roman (Steve Cochrane), he became the shoulder to cry on for the thug's abused wife Lorna (Michèle Morgan). Scott made the dangerous move of fleeing with her to Havana... but their attempt at escape would meet with a series of truly unexpected twists. Distinctive film noir, adapted from a Cornell Woolrich novel by Philip Yordan, also stars Peter Lorre, Lloyd Corrigan, Jack Holt. 86 min.

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When scuffling WWII returnee Chuck Scott (Robert Cummings) fell into a chauffeur's job with sadistic Miami gangster Eddie Roman (Steve Cochrane), he became the shoulder to cry on for the thug's abused wife Lorna (Michèle Morgan). Scott made the dangerous move of fleeing with her to Havana... but their attempt at escape would meet with a series of truly unexpected twists. Distinctive film noir, adapted from a Cornell Woolrich novel by Philip Yordan, also stars Peter Lorre, Lloyd Corrigan, Jack Holt. 86 min.

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When scuffling WWII returnee Chuck Scott (Robert Cummings) fell into a chauffeur's job with sadistic Miami gangster Eddie Roman (Steve Cochrane), he became the shoulder to cry on for the thug's abused wife Lorna (Michèle Morgan). Scott made the dangerous move of fleeing with her to Havana... but their attempt at escape would meet with a series of truly unexpected twists. Distinctive film noir, adapted from a Cornell Woolrich novel by Philip Yordan, also stars Peter Lorre, Lloyd Corrigan, Jack Holt. 86 min.

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When scuffling WWII returnee Chuck Scott (Robert Cummings) fell into a chauffeur's job with sadistic Miami gangster Eddie Roman (Steve Cochrane), he became the shoulder to cry on for the thug's abused wife Lorna (Michèle Morgan). Scott made the dangerous move of fleeing with her to Havana... but their attempt at escape would meet with a series of truly unexpected twists. Distinctive film noir, adapted from a Cornell Woolrich novel by Philip Yordan, also stars Peter Lorre, Lloyd Corrigan, Jack Holt. 86 min.

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When scuffling WWII returnee Chuck Scott (Robert Cummings) fell into a chauffeur's job with sadistic Miami gangster Eddie Roman (Steve Cochrane), he became the shoulder to cry on for the thug's abused wife Lorna (Michèle Morgan). Scott made the dangerous move of fleeing with her to Havana... but their attempt at escape would meet with a series of truly unexpected twists. Distinctive film noir, adapted from a Cornell Woolrich novel by Philip Yordan, also stars Peter Lorre, Lloyd Corrigan, Jack Holt. 86 min.

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When scuffling WWII returnee Chuck Scott (Robert Cummings) fell into a chauffeur's job with sadistic Miami gangster Eddie Roman (Steve Cochrane), he became the shoulder to cry on for the thug's abused wife Lorna (Michèle Morgan). Scott made the dangerous move of fleeing with her to Havana... but their attempt at escape would meet with a series of truly unexpected twists. Distinctive film noir, adapted from a Cornell Woolrich novel by Philip Yordan, also stars Peter Lorre, Lloyd Corrigan, Jack Holt. 86 min.

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When scuffling WWII returnee Chuck Scott (Robert Cummings) fell into a chauffeur's job with sadistic Miami gangster Eddie Roman (Steve Cochrane), he became the shoulder to cry on for the thug's abused wife Lorna (Michèle Morgan). Scott made the dangerous move of fleeing with her to Havana... but their attempt at escape would meet with a series of truly unexpected twists. Distinctive film noir, adapted from a Cornell Woolrich novel by Philip Yordan, also stars Peter Lorre, Lloyd Corrigan, Jack Holt. 86 min.

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This collection features four film noir classics from France, restored in 2K by Gaumont. The Last One of the Six (1941) a.k.a. Le dernier des six – When six friends, who have agreed to split a financial windfall, begin dying one by one, a police commissioner (Pierre Fresnay) reluctantly leads the case. Directed by Georges Lacombe and scripted by Henri-Georges Clouzot (The Wages of Fear), based on a whodunit by Stanislas-André Steeman (Quai des Orfèvres). The Moment of Truth (1952) a.k.a. La minute de vérité – Michèle Morgan and Jean Gabin, the iconic romantic duo of Port of Shadows, rejoin for a dark and emotional tale about a bourgeois doctor who learns of his wife’s infidelity. Directed by Jean Delannoy (Maigret Sets a Trap). Paris Pick-Up (1962) a.k.a. Le monte-charge – On a cold Christmas night, an ex-convict (Robert Hossein, Angélique) enters a maze of deceit with a beautiful woman (Lea Dassari) whose apartment contains a dead man on a sofa. Directed by Marcel Bluwal, and based on a novel by Frédéric Dard (The Wicked Go to Hell). The Strange Mr. Steve (1957) a.k.a. L’étrange Monsieur Steve – A bored bank clerk (Philippe Lemaire) is lured into the world of crime by a wealthy stranger (Armand Mestral) and his sultry wife (Jeanne Moreau, Diary of a Chambermaid). Co-starring Lino Ventura (Touchez Pas Au Grisbi), directed by Raymond Bailly and co-scripted by Frédéric Dard (Back to the Wall). Special Features: Disc 1 (The Last One of the Six / The Moment of Truth): -2K Restorations by Gaumont -New Audio Commentary for THE LAST ONE OF THE SIX by Mystery Writer and Filmmaker Max Allan Collins with Film Historian and Host of Cereal at Midnight Podcast Heath Holland -New Audio Commentary for THE MOMENT OF TRUTH by Film Historian Gary Gerani -Theatrical Trailers (Both Films) -In French With Optional English Subtitles Disc 2 (The Strange Mr. Steve / Paris Pick-Up): -2K Restorations by Gaumont -New Audio Commentary for THE STRANGE MR. STEVE by Film Critic Simon Abrams -Audio Commentary for PARIS PICK-UP by Film Historian Tim Lucas -THE STRANGE MR. STEVE Theatrical Trailer -In French With Optional English Subtitles

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This collection features four film noir classics from France, restored in 2K by Gaumont. The Last One of the Six (1941) a.k.a. Le dernier des six – When six friends, who have agreed to split a financial windfall, begin dying one by one, a police commissioner (Pierre Fresnay) reluctantly leads the case. Directed by Georges Lacombe and scripted by Henri-Georges Clouzot (The Wages of Fear), based on a whodunit by Stanislas-André Steeman (Quai des Orfèvres). The Moment of Truth (1952) a.k.a. La minute de vérité – Michèle Morgan and Jean Gabin, the iconic romantic duo of Port of Shadows, rejoin for a dark and emotional tale about a bourgeois doctor who learns of his wife’s infidelity. Directed by Jean Delannoy (Maigret Sets a Trap). Paris Pick-Up (1962) a.k.a. Le monte-charge – On a cold Christmas night, an ex-convict (Robert Hossein, Angélique) enters a maze of deceit with a beautiful woman (Lea Dassari) whose apartment contains a dead man on a sofa. Directed by Marcel Bluwal, and based on a novel by Frédéric Dard (The Wicked Go to Hell). The Strange Mr. Steve (1957) a.k.a. L’étrange Monsieur Steve – A bored bank clerk (Philippe Lemaire) is lured into the world of crime by a wealthy stranger (Armand Mestral) and his sultry wife (Jeanne Moreau, Diary of a Chambermaid). Co-starring Lino Ventura (Touchez Pas Au Grisbi), directed by Raymond Bailly and co-scripted by Frédéric Dard (Back to the Wall). Special Features: Disc 1 (The Last One of the Six / The Moment of Truth): -2K Restorations by Gaumont -New Audio Commentary for THE LAST ONE OF THE SIX by Mystery Writer and Filmmaker Max Allan Collins with Film Historian and Host of Cereal at Midnight Podcast Heath Holland -New Audio Commentary for THE MOMENT OF TRUTH by Film Historian Gary Gerani -Theatrical Trailers (Both Films) -In French With Optional English Subtitles Disc 2 (The Strange Mr. Steve / Paris Pick-Up): -2K Restorations by Gaumont -New Audio Commentary for THE STRANGE MR. STEVE by Film Critic Simon Abrams -Audio Commentary for PARIS PICK-UP by Film Historian Tim Lucas -THE STRANGE MR. STEVE Theatrical Trailer -In French With Optional English Subtitles

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When scuffling WWII returnee Chuck Scott (Robert Cummings) fell into a chauffeur's job with sadistic Miami gangster Eddie Roman (Steve Cochrane), he became the shoulder to cry on for the thug's abused wife Lorna (Michèle Morgan). Scott made the dangerous move of fleeing with her to Havana... but their attempt at escape would meet with a series of truly unexpected twists. Distinctive film noir, adapted from a Cornell Woolrich novel by Philip Yordan, also stars Peter Lorre, Lloyd Corrigan, Jack Holt. 86 min.

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When scuffling WWII returnee Chuck Scott (Robert Cummings) fell into a chauffeur's job with sadistic Miami gangster Eddie Roman (Steve Cochrane), he became the shoulder to cry on for the thug's abused wife Lorna (Michèle Morgan). Scott made the dangerous move of fleeing with her to Havana... but their attempt at escape would meet with a series of truly unexpected twists. Distinctive film noir, adapted from a Cornell Woolrich novel by Philip Yordan, also stars Peter Lorre, Lloyd Corrigan, Jack Holt. 86 min.

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When scuffling WWII returnee Chuck Scott (Robert Cummings) fell into a chauffeur's job with sadistic Miami gangster Eddie Roman (Steve Cochrane), he became the shoulder to cry on for the thug's abused wife Lorna (Michèle Morgan). Scott made the dangerous move of fleeing with her to Havana... but their attempt at escape would meet with a series of truly unexpected twists. Distinctive film noir, adapted from a Cornell Woolrich novel by Philip Yordan, also stars Peter Lorre, Lloyd Corrigan, Jack Holt. 86 min.

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When scuffling WWII returnee Chuck Scott (Robert Cummings) fell into a chauffeur's job with sadistic Miami gangster Eddie Roman (Steve Cochrane), he became the shoulder to cry on for the thug's abused wife Lorna (Michèle Morgan). Scott made the dangerous move of fleeing with her to Havana... but their attempt at escape would meet with a series of truly unexpected twists. Distinctive film noir, adapted from a Cornell Woolrich novel by Philip Yordan, also stars Peter Lorre, Lloyd Corrigan, Jack Holt. 86 min.

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When scuffling WWII returnee Chuck Scott (Robert Cummings) fell into a chauffeur's job with sadistic Miami gangster Eddie Roman (Steve Cochrane), he became the shoulder to cry on for the thug's abused wife Lorna (Michèle Morgan). Scott made the dangerous move of fleeing with her to Havana... but their attempt at escape would meet with a series of truly unexpected twists. Distinctive film noir, adapted from a Cornell Woolrich novel by Philip Yordan, also stars Peter Lorre, Lloyd Corrigan, Jack Holt. 86 min.

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Army deserter Jean (Jean Gabin) fled to the seedy docks of Le Havre in search of a new life, and found love at first sight with young runaway Nelly (Michèle Morgan). The budding relationship, however, faced threats in the form of her overbearing, unsavory guardian (Michel Simon) and her ex-boyfriend's hood crony (Pierre Brasseur). Marcel Carné's atmospheric take on Pierre Mac Orlan's "Le Quai des Brumes" co-stars Édouard Delmont, Raymond Aimos. 91 min. Standard; Soundtrack: French; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; documentary; more. In French with English subtitles. Two-disc set. Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Port of Shadows (Le Quai Des Brumes)

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Army deserter Jean (Jean Gabin) fled to the seedy docks of Le Havre in search of a new life, and found love at first sight with young runaway Nelly (Michèle Morgan). The budding relationship, however, faced threats in the form of her overbearing, unsavory guardian (Michel Simon) and her ex-boyfriend's hood crony (Pierre Brasseur). Marcel Carné's atmospheric take on Pierre Mac Orlan's "Le Quai des Brumes" co-stars Édouard Delmont, Raymond Aimos.

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Port of Shadows (Le Quai Des Brumes) is director Marcel Carné’s (Children of Paradise) controversial adaptation of the Pierre Mac Orlan novel of the same name. Down a foggy, desolate road to the port city of Le Havre travels Jean (Jean Gabin, Touchez Pas Au Grisbi), an army deserter looking for another chance at life. Fate, however, has a different plan for him, when acts of both revenge and kindness turn him into front-page news. Port of Shadows starkly portrays an underworld of lonely souls wrestling with their own destinies, a quintessential example of poetic realism, one of the classics of the golden age of French cinema. Co-starring the blue-eyed phenomenon Michèle Morgan (The Chase) in her first major role and the menacing Michel Simon (The Train), with stunning cinematography by Eugen Schüfftan (The Hustler). Special Features: -Introduction by Professor/Film Critic Ginette Vincendeau -On the Port of the Shadows - Documentary -Theatrical Trailer Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Port of Shadows AKA Le Quai Des Brumes (Special Edition) [Blu-ray]

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When scuffling WWII returnee Chuck Scott (Robert Cummings) fell into a chauffeur's job with sadistic Miami gangster Eddie Roman (Steve Cochrane), he became the shoulder to cry on for the thug's abused wife Lorna (Michèle Morgan). Scott made the dangerous move of fleeing with her to Havana... but their attempt at escape would meet with a series of truly unexpected twists. Distinctive film noir, adapted from a Cornell Woolrich novel by Philip Yordan, also stars Peter Lorre, Lloyd Corrigan, Jack Holt. 86 min.

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When scuffling WWII returnee Chuck Scott (Robert Cummings) fell into a chauffeur's job with sadistic Miami gangster Eddie Roman (Steve Cochrane), he became the shoulder to cry on for the thug's abused wife Lorna (Michèle Morgan). Scott made the dangerous move of fleeing with her to Havana... but their attempt at escape would meet with a series of truly unexpected twists. Distinctive film noir, adapted from a Cornell Woolrich novel by Philip Yordan, also stars Peter Lorre, Lloyd Corrigan, Jack Holt. 86 min.

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When scuffling WWII returnee Chuck Scott (Robert Cummings) fell into a chauffeur's job with sadistic Miami gangster Eddie Roman (Steve Cochrane), he became the shoulder to cry on for the thug's abused wife Lorna (Michèle Morgan). Scott made the dangerous move of fleeing with her to Havana... but their attempt at escape would meet with a series of truly unexpected twists. Distinctive film noir, adapted from a Cornell Woolrich novel by Philip Yordan, also stars Peter Lorre, Lloyd Corrigan, Jack Holt. 86 min.