Murder, Inc., The French Connection, The St. Valentine's Day Massacre and The Seven-Ups
Synopses:
The French Connection This film has some uniqueness for instilling such vivid memories, albeit with the use of one powerfully violent scene. Corman's re-creation of the famous Chicago gang massacre of the 20s has a strong cast that seems to go on and on, even in bit parts - Jason Robards, George Segal, Ralph Meeker, Jean Hale, Frank Silvera, Bruce Dern John Agar, Harold Stone, and even Jack Nicholson (better look quick). Judged solely as cinema it is only slightly above average but as a gangster drama it is one of the more eviscerating ever made. Definitely worth seeing.
The Seven-Ups |
Posters
Theatrical Releases: Various
DVD Review: 20th Century Fox - Region 1 - NTSC
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The Classic Crime Collection - Street Justice DVD set includes Murder Inc., The French Connection, The St. Valentine's Day Massacre, The Seven-Ups | ||
Distribution | 20th Century Fox Home Video - Region 1 - NTSC | |
Audio | English (original) SEE INDIVIDUAL REVIEWS | |
Subtitles | English, Spanish, None | |
Features |
Release Information:
Edition Details: • Some trailers, newsreels and static galleries
NOTE: Commentaries on The French Connection |
Comments: |
Well, the Classic Crime Collection - Street Justice DVD set spans around 13 years with Murders, Inc. from 1960 to The Seven-Ups from 1973. There are some cross-over similarities with some of the storyline's being based on non-fictional accounts (Murders, Inc. and The St. Valentine's Day Massacre) while the other two are hard hitting cop action/dramas (The French Connection and The Seven-Ups which both star Roy Scheider by the way). Only The French Connection has been released previously - the other three are new. I think the selections are pretty good even if the 'Street Justice' moniker is somewhat very liberal and hundreds of titles could have filled that label. The transfers all look very good with Murders, Inc. being only slightly lesser in detail. All have trailers as extras and The French Connection sports the double commentary. All have anamorphic, progressive transfers with optional English or Spanish subtitles. This is a very good deal in my opinion and if you have any interest in this style of 'crime drama' then it becomes a no-brainer purchase. |
DVD Menus
Subtitle Sample (from The St. Valentine's Day Massacre)
Screen Captures
Murder Inc. Directed by Burt Balaban and Stuart Rosenberg USA 1960
Starring Stuart Whitman, May Britt, Henry Morgan and Peter Falk
Reviewed in Full HERE
The French Connection Directed by William Friedkin, USA 1971
Starring Gene Hackman , Roy Scheider and Fernando Rey
Reviewed in Full HERE
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The St. Valentine's Day Massacre Directed by Roger Corman - USA 1967
Starring Jason Robards, George Segal and Ralph Meeker
Reviewed in Full HERE
The Seven-Ups Directed by Philip D'Antoni, USA 1973
Starring Roy Scheider and Tony Lo Bianco
DVD Box Cover |
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CLICK to order from: |
The Classic Crime Collection - Street Justice DVD set includes Murder Inc., The French Connection, The St. Valentine's Day Massacre, The Seven-Ups | ||
Distribution | 20th Century Fox Home Video - Region 1 - NTSC |