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4K BLU-RAY DISC
- Commentary One - in this archival audio commentary, co-writer/director Enzo G. Castellari tells Bill Lustig how High Crime was conceived and shot while highlighting its unmissable relationship with The French Connection, and shares interesting information about different locations from Genoa and Marseille (and even Barcelona) that were used in it, the casting choices and Franco Nero's commitment to the project, the action choreography, etc. Also, there are some very interesting comments about the different work ethic of American and European actors, as well as violence in crime films.
- Commentary Two - this exclusive new audio commentary was recorded by star Franco Nero, filmmaker Mike Malloy (Eurocrime), and Bill Lustig. It is an outstanding commentary with plenty of interesting recollections and factual information about the shooting of High Crime, its style, and Enzo G. Castellari's vision of it and working methods. Nero even recalls his first encounter with Castellari, what it was like to shoot action footage with Remy Julienne (Nero apparently did a lot of the dangerous driving), and various other interesting parts he played in the years after High Crime. Fantastic commentary.
- Commentary Three - this exclusive new audio commentary was recorded by critics Troy Howarth, Nathaniel Thompson, and Eugenio Ercolani. The commentators share plenty of information about the conception and production of High Crime, the city of Genoa (and why it has not been used a lot in Italian crime films), various casting choices that were made and the careers of several actors, the different versions of High Crime, the frequent overlapping of western and crime identities that materialized in the poliziotteschi, etc.
- Alternate Ending - fully restored alternate ending. In English. (3 min).
- Theatrical Trailer - presented here is a restored vintage trailer for High Crime. In English. (5 min).
BLU-RAY DISC
- Commentary One - in this archival audio commentary, co-writer/director Enzo G. Castellari tells Bill Lustig how High Crime was conceived and shot while highlighting its unmissable relationship with The French Connection, and shares interesting information about different locations from Genoa and Marseille (and even Barcelona) that were used in it, the casting choices and Franco Nero's commitment to the project, the action choreography, etc. Also, there are some very interesting comments about the different work ethic of American and European actors, as well as violence in crime films.
- Commentary Two - this exclusive new audio commentary was recorded by star Franco Nero, filmmaker Mike Malloy (Eurocrime), and Bill Lustig. It is an outstanding commentary with plenty of interesting recollections and factual information about the shooting of High Crime, its style, and Enzo G. Castellari's vision of it and working methods. Nero even recalls his first encounter with Castellari, what it was like to shoot action footage with Remy Julienne (Nero apparently did a lot of the dangerous driving), and various other interesting parts he played in the years after High Crime. Fantastic commentary.
- Commentary Three - this exclusive new audio commentary was recorded by critics Troy Howarth, Nathaniel Thompson, and Eugenio Ercolani. The commentators share plenty of information about the conception and production of High Crime, the city of Genoa (and why it has not been used a lot in Italian crime films), various casting choices that were made and the careers of several actors, the different versions of High Crime, the frequent overlapping of western and crime identities that materialized in the poliziotteschi, etc.
- The Genoa Connection - in this archival program, Enzo G. Castellari and Franco Nero discuss the impact The French Connection (and American cinema in general) had on High Crime and its tone and visual style, the unique qualities of the main characters in it (James Whitmore's character was modeled after a real commissioner who lost his life), the dangerous action/stunt work that was done for it, its reception and cult status, etc. In Italian, with English subtitles. (26 min).
- From Dust to Asphalt - in this archival program, Enzo G. Castellari explains how he fell in love with the western genre and how his work always channeled themes and ideas that were typical for it, and discusses the production of High Crime and the dangerous action/stunt work that was done for it. In Italian, with English subtitles. (29 min).
- Hard Stuns for High Crimes - in this archival program, actor/stuntman Massimo Vanni confesses that his passion for cinema comes from Giuliano Gemma and explains how his presence before the camera in many westerns impacted his work. Vanni also discusses his work with Franco Nero and Remy Julienne in High Crime. In Italian, with English subtitles. (20 min).
- Framing Crime - in this archival program, camera operator Roberto Girometti recalls how he entered the film industry and discusses his contribution to High Crime. Girometti has some very interesting comments about his great chemistry with Franco Nero and impression/interactions with Remy Julienne. In Italian, with English subtitles. (21 min).
- The Sound of Onions - in this archival program, composers Guild and Maurizio De Angelis discuss their prolific career and the many classic and cult films they were asked to score. The composers also highlight several great actors and directors they worked with, one of which is Enzo G. Castellari. In Italian, with English subtitles. (23 min).
- The Connection Connection - in this archival program, filmmaker Mike Malloy discusses High Crime and the era it emerged from. In English, not subtitled. (13 min).
- Alternate Ending - fully restored alternate ending. In English. (3 min).
- Poster and Still Gallery - a large collection of vintage posters from around the world, lobby cards, VHS/DVD/Blu-ray covers, and CD/LP jackets. The gallery was compiled by Gregory Chick.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT
- Soundtrack - the original motion picture soundtrack by Guido and Maurizio De Angelis is presented on a separate CD. 20 tracks. Total length: 59.16 min.
- CD card - mini card with the CD tracklisting and reproduction of an original Italian theatrical poster.
- Cover - a reversible cover with original Italian theatrical poster art.
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