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Lino Ventura, Michel Constantin, Raymond Pellegrin, Paul Meurisse, Marcel Bozzufi, Paul Frankeur, Christine Fabréga Jean-Pierre Melville
Description:
With his customary restraint and ruthless attention to detail, director Jean-Pierre Melville follows the parallel tracks of French underworld criminal Gu (the inimitable Lino Ventura), escaped from prison and roped into one last robbery, and the suave inspector, Blot (Paul Meurisse), relentlessly seeking him. The implosive Le deuxieme souffle captures the pathos, loneliness, and excitement of a life in the shadows with methodical suspense and harrowing authenticity, and contains one of the most thrilling heist sequences Melville ever shot.
Le Deuxième Souffle is a classic French crime thriller directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, now available in this high-quality DVD edition from Criterion. The film follows the story of Gu, an aging gangster who escapes from prison and attempts one last heist while being relentlessly pursued by both the police and his criminal rivals. Renowned for its atmospheric cinematography and taut storytelling, Le Deuxième Souffle stands as a masterpiece of noir cinema.
Criterion is celebrated worldwide for its meticulous restorations and carefully curated editions of significant films. Their releases often include insightful bonus features such as interviews, commentaries, and essays that enrich the viewing experience for cinephiles.
The film stars Lino Ventura as Gu Minda, whose powerful performances in movies like Army of Shadows (also with Melville) have made him an icon of French cinema. Paul Meurisse plays Inspector Blot; Meurisse was acclaimed for roles in Les Diaboliques and The Sleeping Car Murders. Director Jean-Pierre Melville is revered as a pioneer of modern crime dramas?his works including Bob le Flambeur and Le Samouraï are considered genre-defining classics. Other notable contributors include actress Christine Fabréga (known from La Horse), further enhancing the stellar cast assembled for this unforgettable film.