Upcoming Kino Lorber Blu-ray Releases
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Posted April 25, 2019 06:09 PM by Webmaster
Kino Lorber have dated a number of upcoming Blu-ray releases. Amongst them are The Professional (1981), Le Doulos (1963), and The Outsider (1983).
The Outsider
Synopsis: Screen legend Jean-Paul Belmondo (Les Professionnel, Le Doulos) stars as Commissaire Philippe Jordan, a rogue French detective in Marseille infiltrating a network of drug traffickers and their crime boss, Sauveur Meccacci (Henry Silva, Sharky's Machine, Code of Silence). Two of the film's best features are the terrific color photography by Xaver Schwarzenberger (Veronika Voss, Lili Marleen) and the musical score by composer extraordinaire Ennio Morricone (For a Few Dollars More, The Sicilian Clan). The stellar cast includes Tchéky Karyo (La Femme Nikita), Roger Dumas (That Man from Rio), Michel Robin (Amélie) and Jean-Claude Dreyfus (Delicatessen).
Special Features:
The Professional
Synopsis: Synopsis: International action star and heartthrob Jean Paul Belmondo (Godard's Breathless) brings his smoldering intensity to French super-spy Joss Baumont, a top agent sent on a mission to assassinate a foreign dictator. But when the political winds change, and Baumont is double-crossed by his own government, revenge becomes the name of the game. Prison can't hold him and no one can stand in his way as Baumont lays down the gauntlet - he will carry out his assignment and someone must die! Soundtrack by Ennio Morricone.
Special Features:
Le Doulos
Synopsis: Burglar Maurice Faugel (Serge Reggiani) has just finished his prison sentence. He murders Gilbert Vanovre (René Lefèvre), a receiver, and steals the loot from another robbery. As Maurice prepares for another burglary, his friend Silien (Jean-Paul Belmondo) brings him all the necessary equipment. But Maurice doesn't know that Silien is a police informant. Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
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Léon Morin, Priest
Synopsis: As the Germans take over France during World War II, widowed mother Barny becomes increasingly anxious about her half-Jewish daughter. She decides to hide the girl on a nearby farm and have her baptized as a cover. The ceremony reminds Barny of the absurdity of religion, and inspires her to pick a fight with parish priest Léon. She's surprised to learn that he shares a great many of her views, and the two begin a chaste yet deep relationship. Starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Emmanuelle Riva, Irène Tunc, Howard Vernon, and Patricia Gozzi. Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
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Bob le Flambeur
Synopsis: In Paris, Bob Montagne (Roger Duchesne) is practically synonymous with gambling -- and winning. He is kind, classy and well-liked by virtually everyone in town, including police inspector Ledru (Guy Decomble). However, when Bob's luck turns sour, he begins to lose friends and makes the most desperate gamble of his life: to rob the Deauville casino during Grand Prix weekend, when the vaults are full. Unfortunately, Bob soon learns that the game is rigged and the cops are on to him. Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Get Crazy
Synopsis: Mega-promoter Colin Beverly plans to sabotage the New Year's 1983 concert of small-time operator Max Wolfe. Wolfe's assistants Neil Allen and Willie Loman find romance while trying to save the drugs, violence, and rock and roll from Beverly's schemes. Starring Malcolm McDowell, Allen Garfield, Daniel Stern, Gail Edwards, and Miles Chapin. Directed by Allan Arkush.
STREET DATE: LATE 2019.
Time Limit
Synopsis: During the Korean War former POW Major Cargill admits to having collaborated with the enemy but military investigator Colonel Edwards wants the details.
Time Limit is a legal drama film directed by Karl Malden, based on the Broadway play of the same name written by Henry Denker and Ralph Berkey. The film is Malden's only directing credit; in his autobiography, Malden stated that he "preferred being a good actor to being a fairly good director."
Richard Widmark co-produced the film and stars alongside Richard Basehart, who was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actor for his performance.
NEW 2K REMASTER.
STREET DATE: LATE 2019.
The Outsider
Synopsis: Screen legend Jean-Paul Belmondo (Les Professionnel, Le Doulos) stars as Commissaire Philippe Jordan, a rogue French detective in Marseille infiltrating a network of drug traffickers and their crime boss, Sauveur Meccacci (Henry Silva, Sharky's Machine, Code of Silence). Two of the film's best features are the terrific color photography by Xaver Schwarzenberger (Veronika Voss, Lili Marleen) and the musical score by composer extraordinaire Ennio Morricone (For a Few Dollars More, The Sicilian Clan). The stellar cast includes Tchéky Karyo (La Femme Nikita), Roger Dumas (That Man from Rio), Michel Robin (Amélie) and Jean-Claude Dreyfus (Delicatessen).
Special Features:
- Audio Commentary by Film Historian Samm Deighan
- Theatrical Trailer
The Professional
Synopsis: Synopsis: International action star and heartthrob Jean Paul Belmondo (Godard's Breathless) brings his smoldering intensity to French super-spy Joss Baumont, a top agent sent on a mission to assassinate a foreign dictator. But when the political winds change, and Baumont is double-crossed by his own government, revenge becomes the name of the game. Prison can't hold him and no one can stand in his way as Baumont lays down the gauntlet - he will carry out his assignment and someone must die! Soundtrack by Ennio Morricone.
Special Features:
- Audio Commentary by Film Historians Howard S. Berger, Steve Mitchell and Nathaniel Thompson
- Theatrical Trailer
Le Doulos
Synopsis: Burglar Maurice Faugel (Serge Reggiani) has just finished his prison sentence. He murders Gilbert Vanovre (René Lefèvre), a receiver, and steals the loot from another robbery. As Maurice prepares for another burglary, his friend Silien (Jean-Paul Belmondo) brings him all the necessary equipment. But Maurice doesn't know that Silien is a police informant. Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
Spacial Features and Technical Specs:
- 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- Audio Commentary by Film Historian Samm Deighan
- Interview with First Assistant Director Volker Schlöndorff
- Birth of the Detective Story Melville Style - Documentary
- Theatrical Trailer
Léon Morin, Priest
Synopsis: As the Germans take over France during World War II, widowed mother Barny becomes increasingly anxious about her half-Jewish daughter. She decides to hide the girl on a nearby farm and have her baptized as a cover. The ceremony reminds Barny of the absurdity of religion, and inspires her to pick a fight with parish priest Léon. She's surprised to learn that he shares a great many of her views, and the two begin a chaste yet deep relationship. Starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Emmanuelle Riva, Irène Tunc, Howard Vernon, and Patricia Gozzi. Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
Spacial Features and Technical Specs:
- 4K RESTORATION OF THE 128-MINUTE DIRECTOR'S CUT OF THE FILM
- NEW Interview with Assistant Director Volker Schlöndorff
- NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker and Historian Mike Siegel
- Master Class with Philippe Labro & Rémy Grumbach
- Theatrical Trailer
Bob le Flambeur
Synopsis: In Paris, Bob Montagne (Roger Duchesne) is practically synonymous with gambling -- and winning. He is kind, classy and well-liked by virtually everyone in town, including police inspector Ledru (Guy Decomble). However, when Bob's luck turns sour, he begins to lose friends and makes the most desperate gamble of his life: to rob the Deauville casino during Grand Prix weekend, when the vaults are full. Unfortunately, Bob soon learns that the game is rigged and the cops are on to him. Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Critic Nick Pinkerton
- Diary of a Villain - Documentary
- Theatrical Trailer
Get Crazy
Synopsis: Mega-promoter Colin Beverly plans to sabotage the New Year's 1983 concert of small-time operator Max Wolfe. Wolfe's assistants Neil Allen and Willie Loman find romance while trying to save the drugs, violence, and rock and roll from Beverly's schemes. Starring Malcolm McDowell, Allen Garfield, Daniel Stern, Gail Edwards, and Miles Chapin. Directed by Allan Arkush.
STREET DATE: LATE 2019.
Time Limit
Synopsis: During the Korean War former POW Major Cargill admits to having collaborated with the enemy but military investigator Colonel Edwards wants the details.
Time Limit is a legal drama film directed by Karl Malden, based on the Broadway play of the same name written by Henry Denker and Ralph Berkey. The film is Malden's only directing credit; in his autobiography, Malden stated that he "preferred being a good actor to being a fairly good director."
Richard Widmark co-produced the film and stars alongside Richard Basehart, who was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actor for his performance.
NEW 2K REMASTER.
STREET DATE: LATE 2019.