Description
A fantastic 6-film collection of classic noirs from Universal Pictures
The first in a new series of box sets – following Indicator's acclaimed Columbia Noir series – focusing on the film noir output of another of the major Hollywood studios, Universal Pictures.
Starring such high-profile talents as Burt Lancaster, Joan Fontaine, Shelley Winters, Dan Duryea, Vincent Price, Edmond O’Brien, Sterling Hayden, Gloria Grahame, and Jeff Chandler, the six films in this volume feature embezzlement and murder (The Web), confidence tricksters (Larceny), lovers on the lam (Kiss the Blood Off My Hands), an adoption racket (Abandoned), transatlantic criminals (Deported), and police brutality (Naked Alibi).
This stunning collection marks the UK Blu-ray premiere of all six films, and also features an array of fascinating contextualising extras, including newly recorded commentaries for each film, critical appreciations, archival short films, and a 120-page book. Strictly limited to 6,000 numbered units.
Films included:
- The Web (1947),
- Larceny (1948)
- Kiss the Blood Off My Hands (1948)
- Abandoned (1949)
- Deported(1950)
- Naked Alibi (1954)
Product details
| SKU | 5060697921908 |
| Alphabetical Title | Universal Noir #1 |
| BFICID | 150051542 150032457 150057331 150049050 150016534 150032751 |
| Blu-Ray Region | B |
| Brand / Publisher | Powerhouse Films |
| Catalogue Number | PHILTD330 |
| Certificate | 12 |
| Colour | Black & White |
| Countries | USA |
| Director | Michael Gordon, George Sherman, Norman Foster, Joseph M. Newman, Robert Siodmak, Jerry Hopper |
| Format | Blu-ray |
| Language(s) | English |
| Product contents | 6 discs |
| Running time | 509 mins total |
| Subtitles | English subtitles for the deaf and partial hearing |
| Year | 1947 - 1954 |
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