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In his directorial debut, famed Japanese personality Takeshi Kitano (acting under the alias Beat Takeshi) plays Azuma, a brutal but honorable cop at the end of his rope. Azuma's trying daily routine involves dealing with a naive new partner and caring for his drug-dependent, mentally challenged sister. When a friend on the police force is killed and his sister is kidnapped by drug dealers, Azuma begins walking a mercilessly vengeful path that leads to a shocking finale.VIOLENT COP is a stunning first feature from Kitano, who took over for veteran director Kinji Fukasaku after he left the project. Primarily known as a television comedian, Kitano rewrote the script to better suit his surprisingly dark vision of the film, which serves an intriguing introduction to his unique directorial style, combining scenes of extreme violence with beautifully meditative shots. Elevating the then-waning yakuza genre to a more artistic level, Kitano's film is a landmark in late 20th century Japanese cinema.DVD Features:Non-Violent CoverRegion 0Keep Case
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Cantinflas is unexpectedly involved with a group of criminals who murder innocent girls.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseSingle Side - Single LayerFull Frame - 1.33
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The title means discontented boredom in French, and it is the peculiar ailment of Martin, a very unhappy philosophy professor. When he picks up the tab at a bar for a poor artist and receives a painting for his troubles, it leads to a relationship with one of the artist's models -- a 17 year old beauty named Cecilia. Soon, the two are engaging in daily rendezvous that quickly become an obsession for Martin, who has realized that Cecilia is something of a blank slate -- she shows no emotion during their wryly explicit lovemaking and Martin begins to think her soulless. However, when Cecilia begins to skip some of their appointments, Martin grows obsessed with possessing all he can of this voluptuous nymphette, sending him into a downward spiral of misery and existential crises.DVD Features:Region 0Keep CaseAnamorphic WidescreenAudio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - FrenchAdditional Release Material: Audio Commentary - 1. Guillaume Depardieu - Star Outtakes Theatrical TrailerInteractive Features: Scene Access Interactive MenusText/Photo Galleries: FilmographiesDVD-ROM Features: Weblink
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After returning from the lam, a petty thief finds that his best friend has joined the priesthood and his girlfriend has been joined in matrimony to a weaselly, abusive Triad kingpin. He vows revenge--and gets it.DVD Featrues:Region 0Keep CaseLetterboxedAdditonal Release Material: TrailersInteractive Features: Scene Access Interactive Menus
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This giant monster movie from the producers of the original GODZILLA takes place in a mythical world that has just been turned over by the gods to human rulers. The film follows Prince Yamato, a young man who possesses supernatural powers, but cannot yet control them. Charged with taking on an eight-headed monster determined to destroy the Earth, Yamato must reign in and control his powers in order to fulfill his destiny. Filled with giant robots, fiery swords, and a bizarre take on Japanese myths, OROCHI is an entertaining and fascinating fantasy epic.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseAdditional Release Material: TrailersInteractive Features: Scene Access Interactive Menus
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