Kino Lorber will release on Blu-ray
French Noir Collection III (1941-1962). The release is expected to arrive on the market in early 2027.
CONTENT:
THE LAST ONE OF THE SIX (1941)
Description: Six friends promise to share their fortune in five years. The moment is very close, but one of the six is mysteriously murdered, then another... Superintendent Wenceslas Woroboyioetschik (aka Wens) is in charge of the investigation.Directed by Georges Lacombe and starring Pierre Fresnay, Michèle Alfa, Suzy Delair, and Jean Tissier.
Screenplay by Henri-Georges Clouzot (The Wages of Fear). Based on a Novel by Stanislas-André Steeman (The Murderer Lives at Number 21).
THE MOMENT OF TRUTH (1952)
Description: On the night of their tenth wedding anniversary, successful doctor Pierre Richard (Jean Gabin) accidentally discovers that his wife, actress Madeleine (Michèle Morgan), has been having a long-term affair.The catalyst for the confrontation happens when Pierre is called to treat a disturbed bohemian artist named Daniel Prévost (Daniel Gélin), who has just attempted suicide and turns out to be Madeleine's former lover. Directed by Jean Delannoy. Cinematography by Gianni Di Venanzo (8 ½).
THE STRANGE MR. STEVE (1957)
Description: Underpaid, underappreciated, and disillusioned bank clerk Georges Villard (Philippe Lemaire) hates his repetitive, monotonous life and sweet coworker fiancée, Mireille (Anouk Ferjac). Shortly after meeting the opulent, friendly stranger Monsieur Steve (Armand Mestral) at a local café, and getting a taste of the good life, Villard is asked to help Steve and his associate, Denis (Lino Ventura), rob the bank where he works. Directed by Raymond Bailly. Screenplay by Raymond Bailly and Frédéric Dard (The Beast is Loose).
PARIS PICK-UP (1962)
Description: On Christmas Eve, former convict Robert Herbin (Robert Hussein) meets married Italian beauty Marthe Drévet (Lea Massari), who has plenty of secrets -- some of them very dangerous. Directed Marcel Bluwal. Cinematography by André Bac (Le Jour Se Léve).