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DVD ~ Daniel Auteuil
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  • Actors: Daniel Auteuil, Valeria Golino, Gerard Depardieu
  • Directors: Olivier Marchal
  • Format: Anamorphic, PAL
  • Language French
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Tartan
  • DVD Release Date: 18 Sep 2006
  • Run Time: 110 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000GE2KNA
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 18,704 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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In the underbelly of the Parisian criminal world, the Police are frustrated by a gang committing a series of violent robberies. Leo Vrinks and Denis Klein are two cops seeking promotion and the imminent departure of the Chief sets the scene for them to compete for the vacant throne. Their competition between them becomes increasingly ruthless and blurs the usual lines of morality until there seems no difference between the police and the criminals they chase. Vrinks, meeting with a source, becomes involved with a murder. Klein seizes the opportunity to up the ante and arranges for the arrest of Vrinks but when he goes further and viciously involves Vrinks' wife, Camille, revenge is inevitable.

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Acclaimed by critics as France's answer to HEAT, 36 stars two of the countries most accomplished actors. Leo and Denis are cops, each with a very different work ethic. Thrown together on a trying armed robbery case, the pair will embark on a journey that will force them to question whether they are any different from the criminals of whom they pursue.

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Best French Crime Film in Years. , 6 Nov 2006
By steve b (Dudley England) - See all my reviews
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.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars 36 (Quai des Orfevres), 18 Oct 2006
By J. R. Marshall (London) - See all my reviews
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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.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb french film, 26 Oct 2006
By V. Hinde "foreign film convert" (Bristol, UK) - See all my reviews
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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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1.0 out of 5 stars incroyable -y awful
I have just wasted an evening watching one of the worst films I have seen in years.
Trite, hackneyed, appallingly badly acted, badly scripted, badly subtitled, appallingly... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Barton Keyes

4.0 out of 5 stars Different and Excellent
I really enjoyed this French thriller. Different as only the French can be but good gritty drama. The acting was very good and the plot had enough twists and turns to keep thing... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding.
I watched this the other evening, and actually paused it half way so that i could look on Amazon,and buy the soundtrack(which i found). Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Pitch black and beautiful
Several reviewers have compared 36 Quai des Orfevres with Michael Mann's "Heat"Heat (2 Disc Special Edition) [1995] but in my view this is superior. Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars Sheer Gaul!!
This film begins well and ends a bit like the Czech Film 'Kolya' at an airport,at least I think it's an airport?? Read more
Published 15 months ago by MightyBoosh

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
An uneven film of two halves that ultimately disappoints. Although it stars two of France's leading actors, it has the feel of a two part ITV drama. Read more
Published 15 months ago by RJS

4.0 out of 5 stars Chaleur
Often compared to the American film "Heat" 36 seems to me to be a direct descendant of "La Balance" with its violence and the interweaving of flicworld and the criminal world... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Charles Vasey

5.0 out of 5 stars Why Not Five Stars ?
So, it's a thriller - is that any reason why it can't be worthy of five stars?

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5.0 out of 5 stars Heavyweight French Cast- Superb
Heavyweight French Cast (especially Gerard Depardieu) come together for this crime caper. Daniel Auteil is the French detective who must urgently crack a case of big time bank... Read more
Published 23 months ago by kdog

5.0 out of 5 stars A superb film...
Billed as the French "Heat" it's a film about two ambitious cops. One who desires power, the other results and both do whatever it takes to get results. Read more
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