Radiance Films Announces January Releases
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Posted October 8, 2025 11:25 AM by Webmaster
Radiance Films has announced its January batch of releases. They are: Illustrious Corpses (1976), Blood of Revenge (1965), and The Wild Child (1970).
Illustrious Corpses
Description: When a series of Supreme court judges are murdered, inspector Rogas (Lino Ventura, Army of Shadows) is sent to discover the truth. A procedural noir soon turns into a labyrinthine conspiracy thriller as corruption and institutional power converge. An investigative mystery by a titan of the form, Francesco Rosi's (The Mattei Affair) urgent adaptation of Leonardo Sciascia's (The Day of the Owl) novel is set to a haunting score by Piero Piccioni (The Tenth Victim) and features legendary stars Charles Vanel (The Wages of Fear), Max von Sydow (The Exorcist) and Fernando Rey (The French Connection).
Special Features and Technical Specs:
UK STREET DATE: JANUARY 26.
Blood of Revenge
Description: Osaka, 1907. The upstart Hoshino gang tries to assassinate the boss of the Kiyatatsu syndicate, who are in charge of the construction business. The attempt fails but sets in motion a spiral of violence, as the Hoshino sabotage building sites and kill a junior Kiyatatsu member. When the old boss dies of his wounds, senior lieutenant Kikuchi (Koji Tsuruta, Big Time Gambling Boss) decides to take on the Hoshino gang alone. Director Tai Kato's first yakuza film is a feast for the eyes, with bold set design, vivid colours and daring shot compositions bringing to life a timeless tale of honour and vengeance. Co-written by Red Peony Gambler creator Norifumi Suzuki and featuring a stunning central performance from Tsuruta, this is one of the finest of Toei's classic "chivalrous" yakuza films.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
UK STREET DATE: JANUARY 26.
The Wild Child
In 1798, a young boy who cannot speak, read or write is found living alone in a forest in France. Determined to integrate the child into society, Dr. Itard (François Truffaut) takes him under his wing, gives him a name, and attempts to teach him how to communicate. Based on a true story, François Truffaut's moving tale of care, education, and connection boasts stunning black-and-white cinematography by Néstor Almendros (The Story of Adele H.) and a touching central performance by the director himself, in his first credited role in a feature film. Special Features and Technical Specs:
Illustrious Corpses
Description: When a series of Supreme court judges are murdered, inspector Rogas (Lino Ventura, Army of Shadows) is sent to discover the truth. A procedural noir soon turns into a labyrinthine conspiracy thriller as corruption and institutional power converge. An investigative mystery by a titan of the form, Francesco Rosi's (The Mattei Affair) urgent adaptation of Leonardo Sciascia's (The Day of the Owl) novel is set to a haunting score by Piero Piccioni (The Tenth Victim) and features legendary stars Charles Vanel (The Wages of Fear), Max von Sydow (The Exorcist) and Fernando Rey (The French Connection).
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- 4K RESTORATION by Cineteca di Bologna at L'Immagine Ritrovata and The Film Foundation
- Original uncompressed mono PCM audio
- Audio commentary by filmmaker Alex Cox (2021)
- Archival interview with director Francesco Rosi (1976)
- Archival interview with Francesco Rosi and Lino Ventura (1976)
- New interview with Gaetana Marrone, author of The Cinema of Francesco Rosi (2025)
- Trailer
- Gallery
- Optional English subtitles
- Reversible sleeve featuring designs based on original posters
- Limited edition booklet featuring new writing on the film by Michael Atkinson, and newly translated writing by and interview with Rosi
- Limited edition of 3000 copies, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings
- REGION-A/B "LOCKED"
UK STREET DATE: JANUARY 26.
Blood of Revenge
Description: Osaka, 1907. The upstart Hoshino gang tries to assassinate the boss of the Kiyatatsu syndicate, who are in charge of the construction business. The attempt fails but sets in motion a spiral of violence, as the Hoshino sabotage building sites and kill a junior Kiyatatsu member. When the old boss dies of his wounds, senior lieutenant Kikuchi (Koji Tsuruta, Big Time Gambling Boss) decides to take on the Hoshino gang alone. Director Tai Kato's first yakuza film is a feast for the eyes, with bold set design, vivid colours and daring shot compositions bringing to life a timeless tale of honour and vengeance. Co-written by Red Peony Gambler creator Norifumi Suzuki and featuring a stunning central performance from Tsuruta, this is one of the finest of Toei's classic "chivalrous" yakuza films.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- High-Definition digital transfer
- Uncompressed mono PCM audio
- Lice Are Scary (1943), a short film by Tai Kato
- Visual essay on Junko Fuji by Mark Schilling (2025)
- New English subtitle translation
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow
- Limited edition booklet featuring new writing by Earl Jackson and an archival review of the film
- Limited edition of 3000 copies, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings
- REGION-A/B "LOCKED"
UK STREET DATE: JANUARY 26.
The Wild Child
In 1798, a young boy who cannot speak, read or write is found living alone in a forest in France. Determined to integrate the child into society, Dr. Itard (François Truffaut) takes him under his wing, gives him a name, and attempts to teach him how to communicate. Based on a true story, François Truffaut's moving tale of care, education, and connection boasts stunning black-and-white cinematography by Néstor Almendros (The Story of Adele H.) and a touching central performance by the director himself, in his first credited role in a feature film. Special Features and Technical Specs:
- High-Definition digital transfer
- Uncompressed mono PCM audio
- Archival on-set interview with François Truffaut (1970)
- Archival television interview with François Truffaut and author Lucien Malson (1969)
- New interview with critic and author Ginette Vincendeau (2025)
- Trailer
- Newly improved English subtitle translation
- Reversible sleeve featuring artwork based on original promotional materials
- Limited edition booklet featuring archival writing by Truffaut and new writing by Adam Scovell
- Limited edition of 3000 copies, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings
- REGION-B "LOCKED"
