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Illustrious Corpses Blu-ray presents Francesco Rosi’s razor-sharp political thriller, a labyrinthine noir that dissects corruption at the highest levels of power. When a series of Supreme Court judges are assassinated, Inspector Rogas (Lino Ventura) is assigned to investigate. What begins as a procedural mystery spirals into a chilling conspiracy, revealing a web of institutional decay and state manipulation.

 

Adapted from Leonardo Sciascia’s novel and underscored by Piero Piccioni’s haunting score, the film blends paranoia with moral urgency. Featuring commanding performances from Charles Vanel, Max von Sydow, Fernando Rey, and Luigi Pistilli, Illustrious Corpses stands as one of the defining political thrillers of 1970s European cinema.

 

directed by: Francesco Rosi
starring: Lino Ventura, Charles Vanel, Max von Sydow, Fernando Rey, Luigi Pistilli
1976 / 120 min / Italian / Color

Illustrious Corpses [Limited Edition] [Blu-ray]

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  • BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES

    • 4K restoration of the film by Cineteca di Bologna at L’Immagine Ritrovata and The Film Foundation
    • Original uncompressed mono PCM audio
    • Audio commentary by filmmaker Alex Cox (2021)
    • Archival interview with director Francesco Rosi (1976)
    • Archival interview with Francesco Rosi and Lino Ventura (1976)
    • New interview with Gaetana Marrone, author of The Cinema of Francesco Rosi (2025)
    • Trailer
    • Gallery
    • Optional English subtitles
    • Reversible sleeve featuring designs based on original posters
    • Limited edition booklet featuring new writing by Michael Atkinson and newly translated writing and interview with Rosi
    • Limited edition of 3000 copies, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip

     

    Additional details
    Label: Radiance
    Street date: 01/27/26
    Pre-book date: 12/23/25
    Catalogue number: RAD152BDLE
    UPC: 760137200932
    Region: Region free (0)
    Audio: Stereo
    Run time: 120 min
    Slipcover: Yes (limited edition packaging)

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