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There seems to be a lot of different versions of this film. I saw this about 10 years ago in 35mm in Helsinki, with Castellari sitting almost next to me (or was that The Bronx Warriors screening, I forgot). I remember the great abrupt ending: SPOILER WARNING the film ended exactly when Nero got shot and had a brief flashback of his life. Curtains closed. I later found a version on YouTube which continued a few more seconds, showing that he had just imagined that and wasn't dead after all. I don't know which one is correct, but the 35mm ending was so abrupt (but absolutely great) that I even wondered if Castellari had told them to remove a few seconds from the print (IF they were there). He did not mention anything about it at the screening, though.
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Coming 6/6/22 in the UK.
Extras:
-Criminal Conversation - Enzo G. Castellari Remembers High Crime:
-A newly filmed interview with the director of the film, exploring the production of the film 40 years ago.
-The Scene of the Crime - An Interview with Roberto Girometti:
-A newly filmed interview with the camera operator and long term collaborator of Castellari on his experiences from the film.
-High and Dry - The Stuntwork of Massimo Vanni:
-A new featurette on the creative stunt choreography for the film.
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But is it still missing the final shootout?"No presh from the Dresh!"Comment
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What about the German release that just came out?
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Studio Canal's UK releases/reissues have generally been pretty solid over the past few years, so it would seem absolutely ridiculous for them to put out a sought-after movie with a huge chunk missing, but.... that's what they did in France, so my expectations for this one are not high.
If the German release is English-friendly, it could be a good alternative.....?Comment
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I'm hoping someone will release this with English subs for the Italian audio.Originally posted by BW Haggar View PostStudio Canal's UK releases/reissues have generally been pretty solid over the past few years, so it would seem absolutely ridiculous for them to put out a sought-after movie with a huge chunk missing, but.... that's what they did in France, so my expectations for this one are not high.
If the German release is English-friendly, it could be a good alternative.....?Comment
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From Blue Underground's FB page:
"Coming Soon to 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD for the first time ever in America! World Premiere of brand-new 2024 Dolby Vision HDR 4K restoration of the complete uncensored version from the Original Camera Negative!
(NOTE: The last reel of the OCN has mysteriously disappeared, so the last 10 minutes of the film were restored from the best available 35mm print. It still looks pretty good!)"
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have been waiting for this oneComment
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Wow, something new from Blue Underground. I really like the film and Castellari so easy buy for me."His lives inside of his own heart. That's an awful big place to live in."
-Billy Bob Thornton, 'Sling Blade' (1996)
"Some roads you shouldn't go down."
-Billy Bob Thornton, 'Fargo' (2014)Comment
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Finally!!Comment
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From Blue Underground's FB page:
On August 27th, Enzo G. Castellari’s violent, action-packed crime thriller arrives on disc in America for the FIRST TIME EVER!
In the Tradition of THE FRENCH CONNECTION...
Franco Nero (DJANGO) gives his most powerful performance as Commissioner Belli, a head-strong Italian cop who uncovers brutal murders in Genoa linked to Europe's lucrative heroin trade. When Belli and his family become targets, the obsessive cop turns up the heat in his fight to take down the smugglers importing the deadly dope from France. How much will Commissioner Belli sacrifice to bust the Marseille Connection?
Fernando Rey (COMPANEROS), James Whitmore (THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION), and Delia Boccardo (TENTACLES) co-star in this violent, action-packed crime thriller from Co-Writer/Director Enzo G. Castellari (STREET LAW). Blue Underground is proud to present the complete, uncensored version of HIGH CRIME (LA POLIZIA INCRIMINA, LA LEGGE ASSOLVE) from a brand-new 2024 Dolby Vision HDR 4K master, loaded with hours of exclusive Extras, for the first time ever in America!
• WORLD PREMIERE! Brand-new 2024 4K master of the complete uncensored version, presented in Dolby Vision & HDR10 on UHD
• Audio: English (1.0 DTS-HD MA); Italian (1.0 DTS-HD MA)
• Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish, English for Italian Audio
• Region Free
• Limited Collector’s Edition includes 4K UHD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, Soundtrack CD with Exclusive Bonus Track, reversible sleeve, and embossed slipcover (First Pressing Only)
Disc 1 (4K UHD) Feature Film + Extras:
• Audio Commentary #1 with Co-Writer/Director Enzo G. Castellari
• Audio Commentary #2 with Star Franco Nero and Filmmaker Mike Malloy
• Audio Commentary #3 with Film Historians Troy Howarth, Nathaniel Thompson and Eugenio Ercolani
• Alternate Ending
• Theatrical Trailer
Disc 2 (Blu-ray) Feature Film + Extras:
• Audio Commentary #1 with Co-Writer/Director Enzo G. Castellari
• Audio Commentary #2 with Star Franco Nero and Filmmaker Mike Malloy
• Audio Commentary #3 with Film Historians Troy Howarth, Nathaniel Thompson and Eugenio Ercolani
• The Genoa Connection – Interviews with Director Enzo G. Castellari and Star Franco Nero
• From Dust To Asphalt – Interview with Director Enzo G. Castellari
• Hard Stunts For High Crimes – Interview with Actor/Stuntman Massimo Vanni
• Framing Crime – Interview with Camera Operator Roberto Girometti
• The Sound Of Onions – Interview with Composers Guido and Maurizio De Angelis
• The Connection Connection – Featurette by EUROCRIME! Director Mike Malloy
• Alternate Ending
• Theatrical Trailer
• Poster & Still Gallery
Disc 3 (CD):
• HIGH CRIME Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Guido and Maurizio De Angelis (with EXCLUSIVE Bonus Track)
Pre-Orders Coming Soon...
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Looks great. Can't wait to get this one and continue my Castellari collection.Originally posted by Ian Jane View Post"His lives inside of his own heart. That's an awful big place to live in."
-Billy Bob Thornton, 'Sling Blade' (1996)
"Some roads you shouldn't go down."
-Billy Bob Thornton, 'Fargo' (2014)Comment
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