Le Deuxième Souffle
- Year: 1966
- Country of origin: France
- Genre: Crime, Drama
- Director: Jean-Pierre Melville
- Length: 150 min
Synopsis
Le Deuxième Souffle (1966) centers on an escaped gangster who seeks refuge among trusted underworld associates while planning a lucrative robbery that could secure his future. As a relentless police inspector employs increasingly calculated tactics to undermine both his freedom and his reputation, the principles of honor and loyalty that govern the criminal world are put to the ultimate test. This French-Italian crime thriller combines noir realism with measured suspense, exploring integrity, betrayal, fate, and the personal cost of living by an uncompromising code.
Selected disc options for Le Deuxième Souffle
| Extras | Criterion DVD-1/US 2008 |
|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Ginette Vincendeau and Geoff Andrew | has extra |
| Archival Footage Featuring Interviews with Director Jean-Pierre Melville and Actor Lino Ventura | has extra |
| Interview with Publicist Bertrand Tavernier | has extra |
| Theatrical Trailer | has extra |
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Notes
- Criterion’s DVD includes a 16-page booklet with writing by Adrian Danks.
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