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Samouraï (Le) AKA The Godson AKA Frank Costello, faccia d'angelo (Blu-ray 4K) (1967)
"There is no greater solitude than that of the samurai unless it is that of the tiger in the jungle... perhaps..."Director: Jean-Pierre Melville
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film
"Authors on Melville" 2005 interviews
- Rui Nogueira (12:58)
- Ginette Vincendeau (18:42)
"The Lineup" archival interviews (24:10)
- Jean Pierre Melville on Variances from 1970
- "Fire at Rue Jenner Studio": Jean Pierre Melville on Journal de Paris from 1967
- Alain Delon on Monsieur cinéma from 1967
- Nathalie Delon on Cinéma from 1968
- Cathy Rosier on Le petit cinéma de Georges de Caunes from 1970
- François Périer on Portrait d'un comédien from 1982
"Melville-Delon: D'honneur et de nuit" 2011 featurette by Olivier Bohler (23:04)
Theatrical Trailer (3:30) [1080p] -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10
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Soundtrack(s):French LPCM 1.0 (48kHz/24-bit)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:DISC TWO is region A.
All extras are in 1080i 60Hz, except where noted.
Ginette Vincendeau interview is in English, with no subtitles.
All other extras are in French, with optional English subtitles.
Includes an essay by film scholar David Thomson, an appreciation by filmmaker John Woo, and excerpts from Melville on Melville. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film
"Authors on Melville" 2005 interviews
- Rui Nogueira (12:58)
- Ginette Vincendeau (18:42)
"The Lineup" archival interviews (24:10)
- Jean Pierre Melville on Variances from 1970
- "Fire at Rue Jenner Studio": Jean Pierre Melville on Journal de Paris from 1967
- Alain Delon on Monsieur cinéma from 1967
- Nathalie Delon on Cinéma from 1968
- Cathy Rosier on Le petit cinéma de Georges de Caunes from 1970
- François Périer on Portrait d'un comédien from 1982
"Melville-Delon: D'honneur et de nuit" 2011 featurette by Olivier Bohler (23:04)
Theatrical Trailer (3:30) [1080p] -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10
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Soundtrack(s):French LPCM 1.0 (48kHz/24-bit)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:DISC TWO is region A.
All extras are in 1080i 60Hz, except where noted.
Ginette Vincendeau interview is in English, with no subtitles.
All other extras are in French, with optional English subtitles.
Includes an essay by film scholar David Thomson, an appreciation by filmmaker John Woo, and excerpts from Melville on Melville. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film
"The Restoration of Le Samouraï" featurette (11:32)
"Jean-Pierre Melville, My Friend" interview with journalist Philippe Labro (34:14)
DISC THREE (DVD Copy)
DISC FOUR (DVD)
"Jean-Pierre Melville, The Influencer" interview with film critic Philippe Rouyer (33:07)
"Jean-Pierre Melville and Film Music" interview with film music historian Stéphane Lerouge and composer Nicolas Errera (21:12)
"Taylor Hackford on Le Samouraï" interview (19:05)
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Subtitles:English, French HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10
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Soundtrack(s):French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
French Audio Descriptive DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono -
Case type:Digipak
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Notes:DISC TWO is region B.
DISCS THREE & FOUR are region 2 PAL.
Packaged in a box which also includes the original screenplay and a 60 page book. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film
"Authors on Melville" 2005 interviews
- Rui Nogueira (12:58)
- Ginette Vincendeau (18:42)
"The Lineup" archival interviews (24:10)
- Jean Pierre Melville on Variances from 1970
- "Fire at Rue Jenner Studio": Jean Pierre Melville on Journal de Paris from 1967
- Alain Delon on Monsieur cinéma from 1967
- Nathalie Delon on Cinéma from 1968
- Cathy Rosier on Le petit cinéma de Georges de Caunes from 1970
- François Périer on Portrait d'un comédien from 1982
"Melville-Delon: D'honneur et de nuit" 2011 featurette by Olivier Bohler (23:04)
Theatrical Trailer (3:30) [1080p] -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10
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Soundtrack(s):French LPCM 1.0 (48kHz/24-bit)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:DISC TWO is region B.
All extras are in 1080i 60Hz, except where noted.
Ginette Vincendeau interview is in English, with no subtitles.
All other extras are in French, with optional English subtitles.
Includes an essay by film scholar David Thomson, an appreciation by filmmaker John Woo, and excerpts from Melville on Melville. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The Criterion releases have some exclusive extras.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL America- Criterion Collection - No cuts (105:29).
- Blu-ray ALL Canada- Criterion Collection - No cuts (105:29).
- Blu-ray ALL France- Pathe! Distribution - No cuts (104:58).
- Blu-ray ALL United Kingdom- Criterion Collection - No cuts (105:29).
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Comparison added by James-Masaki_Ryan on 10/11/23
Comparison last updated by Rob_Hunt on 07/07/24UPDATE LOG:
10/11/23: Initial entry.
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07/07/24: Added US, Canada, DVDBeaver.
07/07/24: Added UK, updated overall.
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