Synopsis
Rififi (1955) follows a seasoned criminal who reunites with associates to plan and execute a meticulously organized burglary targeting a high-end jewelry shop. As the silent heist is carried out with precision, unforeseen complications and rival interests threaten the success of the operation. This French crime film blends procedural detail and noir tension in a story of loyalty, greed, and the consequences of criminal ambition.
Selected disc options for Rififi
| Extras | Criterion BD-A/US/OOP 2014 | Arrow BD-B/UK/OOP 2011 | Criterion DVD-1/US/OOP 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction by Ginette Vincendeau | has extra | ||
| Interview with Director Jules Dassin | has extra | has extra | has extra |
| Q&A with Director Jules Dassin at the BFI Southbank, London | has extra | ||
| Stills Gallery | has extra | has extra | |
| Production Notes | has extra | ||
| Theatrical Trailer | has extra | has extra | has extra |
Notes
- Criterion’s Blu-ray includes a 16-page booklet with writing by J. Hoberman (“A Global Caper”).
- Arrow’s Blu-ray includes a 40-page booklet with writing by David Cairns, Alastair Phillips, François Truffaut and John Trevelyan. Reissued without booklet (2014/11/17).
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