UK Import. Blu-ray disc is region B and requires a region-free or region B Blu-ray player.
 
The Name of the Rose Standard Edition Blu-ray presents Jean-Jacques Annaud's acclaimed historical mystery, adapted from Umberto Eco's bestselling novel. Blending suspense, intrigue and medieval drama, the film follows a Franciscan friar and his young apprentice as they investigate a series of unexplained deaths within a remote monastery.
 
When a monk is found dead under mysterious circumstances, William of Baskerville and his novice Adso are drawn into a dangerous investigation that uncovers secrets hidden within the abbey's walls. As suspicion spreads and more deaths occur, the pair must race against time to uncover the truth while facing the growing influence of a ruthless Holy Inquisitor.
 
Led by a memorable performance from Sean Connery and featuring Christian Slater in one of his earliest major roles, The Name of the Rose remains a compelling blend of murder mystery, religious intrigue and historical drama.
 
Directed by: Jean-Jacques Annaud
Starring: Sean Connery, Christian Slater, Ron Perlman
1986 / English