High Crime: Special Edition 08/24 Blu-ray (Rental)

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) presented on 1080p Blu-ray from a brand-new 2024 4K master, loaded with hours of exclusive Extras, for the first time ever in America! SPECIAL FEATURES: HD Blu-ray (1080p) Widescreen 1.85:1 feature presentation Audio: 1.0 DTS-HD MA (English); 1.0 DTS-HD MA (Italian) Optional Subtitles: English SDH, Francais, Espanol, English for Italian Audio 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 REVIEWS: “HIGH CRIME is not a copycat. It has unique Italian characters and environment, and more importantly, a distinct IQ that makes it a very special entry in the poliziotteschi genre. Blue Underground's combo pack introduces a new 4K restoration of HIGH CRIME with an overwhelming selection of exclusive new and archival bonus features.... this is an unmissable release. Just the great new commentary with Franco Nero is enough to highly recommend it. If you reside overseas, you will be happy to know that the 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray are Region-Free. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!” – Blu-ray.com “HIGH CRIME has been long overdue for a special edition release in North American and Blue Underground has rolled out the red carpet for their North American disc debut. The film looks and sounds fantastic and the set is loaded with extra features, making this one that fans of the film absolutely will not want to miss!” – Rock! Shock! Pop! “HIGH CRIME is a visceral poliziotteschi outing that pulls no punches throughout this violent crime spree. The movie gets you instantly invested with the mere presence of Franco Nero, who puts forth as confident of a performance as you expect from the legend. You have seen this story before, but the direction of Enzo G. Castellari pulls everything together to craft an unforgettable outing that stands proudly in the subgenre. Blue Underground has released a new 4K UHD Blu-ray release which features a dynamite A/V presentation and an assortment of special features not to be missed. If you are a fan of the subgenre, this is not to be missed. Highly Recommended!” – Geek Vibes Nation