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Choice of Arms AKA Le choix des armes (Blu-ray) (1981)
The powerful story of a reformed underworld kingpin whose stable lifestyle is turned upside-down when a desperate, escaped killer hides out at his rural estate.Director: Alain Corneau
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE: Python Police 367
DISC TWO: Série noire
DISC THREE: Choice of Arms
*The Film
2024 introduction by documentary filmmaker Jérôme Wybon (2024 - 3:14)
"Shooting Choice of Arms" 1981 interviews with the cast and crew including behind-the-scenes footage (21:48)
1981 interviews with actors Catherine Deneuve, Yves Montand, and Gerard Depardieu from the set (18:12)
2024 interview with critic Manuela Lazic on Yves Montand in the 1970s (23:57)
Theatrical Trailer (2:42) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):French LPCM 2.0 Stereo (48kHz/24-bit)
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Limited edition of 2,500 copies, presented in a rigid box with full-height Scanavo cases and removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings, reversible covers for each disc, and an 80-page booklet featuring new writing by Charlie Brigden, Andrew Male, Nick Pinkerton, Travis Woods, and newly translated archival interviews with Alain Corneau.
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Extras:DISC ONE: Python Police 367
DISC TWO: Série noire
DISC THREE: Choice of Arms
*The Film
2024 introduction by documentary filmmaker Jérôme Wybon (2024 - 3:14)
"Shooting Choice of Arms" 1981 interviews with the cast and crew including behind-the-scenes footage (21:48)
1981 interviews with actors Catherine Deneuve, Yves Montand, and Gerard Depardieu from the set (18:12)
2024 interview with critic Manuela Lazic on Yves Montand in the 1970s (23:57)
Theatrical Trailer (2:42) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):French LPCM 2.0 Stereo (48kHz/24-bit)
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Limited edition of 2,500 copies, presented in a rigid box with full-height Scanavo cases and removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings, reversible covers for each disc, and an 80-page booklet featuring new writing by Charlie Brigden, Andrew Male, Nick Pinkerton, Travis Woods, and newly translated archival interviews with Alain Corneau.
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Extras:DISC ONE: Python Police 367
DISC TWO: Série noire
DISC THREE: Choice of Arms
*The Film
2024 introduction by documentary filmmaker Jérôme Wybon (2024 - 3:14)
"Shooting Choice of Arms" 1981 interviews with the cast and crew including behind-the-scenes footage (21:48)
1981 interviews with actors Catherine Deneuve, Yves Montand, and Gerard Depardieu from the set (18:12)
2024 interview with critic Manuela Lazic on Yves Montand in the 1970s (23:57)
Theatrical Trailer (2:42) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):French LPCM 2.0 Stereo (48kHz/24-bit)
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Limited edition of 2,500 copies, presented in a rigid box with full-height Scanavo cases and removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings, reversible covers for each disc, and an 80-page booklet featuring new writing by Charlie Brigden, Andrew Male, Nick Pinkerton, Travis Woods, and newly translated archival interviews with Alain Corneau.
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Extras:2024 introduction by Jerome Wybon (3:30)
"Shooting Choice of Arms" 1981 interviews with the cast and crew including behind-the-scenes footage (20:25)
Theatrical Trailer (2:33) -
Subtitles:French
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Amazon France
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Gallery (1:54)
Trailer (2:33)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono -
Case type:Mediabook
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UPC Number:4059473005377
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Notes:Includes a 16 page booklet.
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OVERALL: Draw
Radiance for being English-friendly and including the most extras, do note the French release has an exclusive introduction.
Also available from:
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL Hardboiled: Three Pulp Thrillers by Alain Corneau America- Radiance Films - No cuts (135:46)
- Blu-ray ALL Hardboiled: Three Pulp Thrillers by Alain Corneau Canada- Radiance Films - No cuts (135:46)
- Blu-ray ALL Hardboiled: Three Pulp Thrillers by Alain Corneau United Kingdom- Radiance Films - No cuts (135:46)
- Blu-ray B France- Studio Canal - No cuts (135:39)
- Blu-ray B Germany- White Pearl - No cuts (135:39)
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Comparison added by James-Masaki_Ryan on 13/10/24
Comparison last updated by Eric_Cotenas on 22/03/25UPDATE LOG:
13/10/24: Initial entry.
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