Years of Lead Arrow & Rogue Cops and Racketeers L.E. Blu-ray Box Sets NEW, OOP

Description: For those who appreciate fine cinema, the Years of Lead Arrow & Rogue Cops and Racketeers Limited Edition Box Sets are a must-have. This Blu-ray collection features some of the best films from the golden age of Italian cinema, gritty crime dramas, ahis set, which is brand new and out of print, includes a range of special features, making it perfect for collectors and film buffs alike. Whether you're looking to relive your favorite classic films or discover new gems from the past, the Years of Lead Arrow & Rogue Cops and Racketeers Limited Edition Box Sets are an excellent addition to any home entertainment library. Additionally, this is another handsomely packaged release by Arrow, with a sturdy slipbox holding the three keepcases (each featuring reversible sleeves), along with a nicely produced collector's booklet exclusive to this limited edition which includes essays on each of the films, cast and crew listings, and information about the transfers The 1970s were a time of intense uncertainty and instability in Italy. Political corruption and widespread acts of left and right-wing terrorism, alongside a breakdown in social cohesion and a loss of trust in public institutions such as the government and police, created a febrile atmosphere of cynicism, paranoia and unexploded rage. Throughout this period, these sentiments found expression in a series of brutal, often morally ambiguous crime thrillers which tapped into the atmosphere of violence and instability that defined the so-called Years of Lead. This box set gathers five films from the heyday of the "poliziotteschi" - the umbrella term used to describe this diverse body of films. In Vittorio Salerno's Savage Three (1975) and Mario Imperoli's Like Rabid Dogs (1976), random acts of violence committed by vicious young sociopaths threaten the fragile fabric of respectable society. In Massimo Dallamano's Colt 38 Special Squad (1976) and Stelvio Massi's Highway Racer (1977), renegade cops battling against red tape and political corruption turn to new and morally dubious methods to dispense justice. Finally, class dynamics are explored in Salerno's No, the Case is Happily Resolved (1973) as an innocent man finds himself under suspicion for a savage crime committed by a highly respected member of society. Decried by critics for their supposedly fascistic overtones, the poliziotteschi were in fact more ideologically varied and often considerably more nuanced than such superficial readings would suggest, and proved a huge hit with theater goers, who responded to their articulation of present day social concerns. Featuring an impressive line-up of Euro cult stars, including Joe Dallesandro, Ivan Rassimov, Maurizio Merli and Enrico Maria Salerno, this collection of stylish, hard-hitting Euro-crime thrillers showcases the range and breadth of the genre and is a must-have for newcomers and grizzled veterans alike ROGUE COPS 2-DISC LIMITED EDITION CONTENTSBrand new 2K restorations of both films from the original 35mm camera negatives by Arrow FilmsHigh Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentationsOriginal Italian and English front and end titlesRestored original lossless mono Italian and English soundtracksNewly translated English subtitles for the Italian soundtracksOptional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtracksNew audio commentaries on both films by critics Adrian J. Smith and David FlintIllustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the films by Roberto Curti and Barry ForshawLimited edition packaging with reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Colin MurdochTwelve double-sided, postcard-sized lobby card reproduction artcardsDISC 1 – THE BIG RACKETThe Years of Racketeering, a new video interview with co-writer/director Enzo G. CastellariViolent Times, a new video interview with actor Fabio TestiAngel Face for a Tough Guy, a new video interview with actor Massimo VanniKing of Movieola, a new video interview with editor Gianfranco AmicucciThe Great Racket, a new appreciation and career retrospective of composers Guido and Maurizio De Angelis by musician and disc collector Lovely JonTheatrical trailerImage galleryDISC 2 – THE HEROIN BUSTERSEndless Pursuit, a new video interview with co-writer/director Enzo G. CastellariDrug Squad, a new video interview with actor Fabio TestiThe Drug Dealer, a new video interview with actor Massimo VanniHow They Killed Italian Cinema, a new video interview with editor Gianfranco AmicucciA Cop on the Set, a new video interview with retired poliziotto and criminologist Nicola LongoThe Eardrum Busters, a new appreciation and career retrospective of composers Goblin by musician and disc collector Lovely JonTheatrical trailerImage gallery

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