- Actors: Daniel Auteuil, Gérard Depardieu, André Dussollier, Valeria Golino, Roschdy Zem
- Directors: Olivier Marchal
- Writers: Olivier Marchal, Dominique Loiseau, Franck Mancuso, Julien Rappeneau
- Producers: Cyril Colbeau-Justin, Franck Chorot, Grégory Barrey
- Format: PAL
- Language French
- Subtitles: English
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Gaumont
- DVD Release Date: 2 Jun 2005
- Run Time: 111 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000934BRQ
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 57,613 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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France released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: French ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), French ( Dolby DTS 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Commentary, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: From the opening sequence of 36 Quai des Orfèvres that shows intercutting parallel sequences between a band of thugs who break into a bar and physically abuse the proprietress and a pair of vandals who pry off a street placard and subsequently emerge in the private room of a bar with other drunken, trigger-happy carousers, Olivier Marchal establishes the film's overarching moral ambiguity and blurred delineation between criminals and undercover police. Ostensibly a professional (and inferentially personal) competition between two seasoned law enforcement agency lead investigators Denis Klein (Gérard Depardieu) and Léo Vrinks (Daniel Auteuil) as they try to apprehend the perpetrators responsible for a string of boldly executed, daytime armored car robberies by any means possible in order to secure a promotion to commissioner, the rivalry soon escalates into a protracted, acrimonious, and increasingly reckless and unethical power struggle for professional validation, glory, and revenge. Drawing inspiration from the filmmaker's former career in law enforcement as well as a beloved national cinema legacy of atmospheric and highly stylized crime thrillers (that include such eminent filmmakers such as Louis Feuillade, Jean-Pierre Melville, and Henri-Georges Clouzot), 36 Quai des Orfèvres is an accomplished and entertaining film that is bolstered by the impeccable performances of a strong lead and supporting cast. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Ceasar Awards, ...Department 36 ( 36 Quai des Orfevres ) ( 36 (Thirty Six) )
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Best French Crime Film in Years.,
By steve b (Dudley England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 36 [DVD] [2006] (DVD)
Daniel Autreil and Gerard Depardieu are the heads of two rival sections of the Paris police. Both have been given the task of catching a gang of violent and ruthless armed robbers. The prize for whoever catchs them is that he will become the new Chief of Detectives. The problem is that both of the are as violent and ruthless as the criminals they chase. Neither of them minds breaking the rules as long as they catch the criminals. Auteuil however is still mainly concerned with catching the bad guys even if he has to break the law to do it. For Depardieu however the prospect of promotion has become everything, he is quite willing to sabotage Auteuil's plans if it will help him further his career. Also there is a hint that they were once rivals for the love of Auteuil's wife.
This film is one which drags you into it's milleu, in this case the underworld of Paris. I suppose that Auteuil and Depardieu are the top actors in France today and neither disapoints. For Depardieu however this is his best performance in years and proof of what a great actor he is. He can do more with one look than even the best actors can with twenty minutes of dialogue. IN the past the French have made many great gangster films and while this may not be up to the likes of Bob le Flambour or Rififi it is the best French crime film in years.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
36 (Quai des Orfevres),
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This review is from: 36 [DVD] [2006] (DVD)
The previous reviewer is correct that the film is not like its American cousins but thats about all he's right about. This is a proper dark cop/gang thriller that doesn't conform to the usual yank tosh and subsequently is all the better for it.
No there are no enormous explosions or flash motors tearing around all over the place but if thats what you want go and buy Bad Boys. If on the other had you are looking for a realistic and well made film you can't go wrong here. The film is made by Oliver Marchal who was himself a Policeman in Paris so he knows his subject and it shows. I haven't enjoyed a film so much in a long time.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb french film,
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This review is from: 36 [DVD] [2006] (DVD)
After being dragged kicking and screaming to the local arthouse cinema to watch this film by a French language student, I found myself spellbound for the entire duration of the film. The acting, the gritty realistic shooting and almost scarily believable plot made for one of the best thrillers I have seen for a long time. I have eagerly been awaiting its DVD release since I origianlly saw it. Buy this film!
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