The big crime! The big chase!
Film Synopsis
Classe tous risques (1960) centers on a fugitive gangster who secretly returns to France with his young children, hoping former associates will help him evade capture after years on the run. As old alliances crumble and the police tighten their search, he discovers that the greatest threats come from shifting loyalties within the criminal underworld. This French-Italian crime thriller combines understated suspense with deeply human drama, exploring loyalty, betrayal, family, and the personal cost of a life shaped by crime.
Classe tous risques 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD editions
See which disc extras are included across selected editions.
| Disc Extras | Criterion BD-A 4K/US 2026 | BFI BD-B/UK/OOP 2014 | Criterion DVD-1/US/OOP 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monsieur Ventura | |||
| Archival Interviews with Actor Lino Ventura | |||
| Interview with Writer José Giovanni | |||
| Excerpts from “Claude Sautet, ou La magie invisible" | |||
| 4K Restoration Trailer | |||
| French Theatrical Trailer | |||
| US Theatrical Trailer |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Criterion’s 4K UHD and DVD editions include a booklet with writing by T.N. Binh and Bertrand Tavernier, a reprinted interview with director Claude Sautet, and a 1962 tribute by Jean-Pierre Melville. The included Blu-ray with the 4K edition is also available separately.
- BFI’s Blu-ray includes a 16-page booklet with writing by Geoff Andrews and John Patterson.
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