Roman Polanski (Repulsion) orchestrates a mental ménage à trois in this slyly absurd tale of paranoia from the director's golden 1960s period. Donald Pleasence (Halloween) and Françoise Dorléac (The Soft Skin) star as a withdrawn couple whose isolated house is invaded by a rude, burly American gangster on the run, played by Lionel Stander (Unfaithfully Yours). The three engage in role-playing games of sexual and emotional humiliation. Cul-de-Sac is an evocative, claustrophobic, and morbidly funny tale of the modern world in chaos.
Release Information:
- Original Release Year: 1966
- Studio/Distributor: The Criterion Collection
Feature Presentation:
- Genre: Comedy, Psychological Thriller
- Audio: English
Special Features:
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer, approved by director Roman Polanski, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack
- Two Gangsters and an Island, a 2003 documentary about the making of Cul-de-Sac, featuring interviews with Polanski, producer Gene Gutowski, and cinematographer Gilbert Taylor
- Television Interview with Polanski from 1967
- Theatrical trailers
- Booklet featuring an essay by film critic David Thompson
Technical Specifications:
- Format: Blu-ray
- Region: B
Cast & Crew:
- Director: Roman Polanski
- Main Cast: Donald Pleasence, Françoise Dorléac, Lionel Stander
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