Paris Pick-up [Blu-ray]

Experience the gripping tension of Marcel Bluwal's Paris Pick-up, a crime drama adapted from the novel by celebrated writer Frédéric Dard. This release marks the first time the film is available outside of France.

• 2K restoration by Gaumont
• Uncompressed mono PCM audio
• Newly improved English subtitle translation
• New commentary by Tim Lucas (2025)
• Archival interview with director Marcel Bluwal (2015, 25 mins)
• Filming of Paris Pick-up (1962, 4 mins)
• Archival interview with Robert Hossein and writer Frédéric Dard (1963, 14 mins)
• Includes Leclerc Investigates: The Grey Jackets - TV crime serial directed by Marcel Bluwal (1962, 26 mins)

Recently released ex-convict Robert Herbin (Robert Hossein) encounters Marthe (Lea Massari), a beautiful Italian woman, and her daughter. After a brief flirtation, Marthe invites Robert to her home, where they discover her husband's dead body. Fearing his parole will be violated if he's seen at a crime scene, Robert flees. Later, he discovers the body has inexplicably vanished. Director Marcel Bluwal masterfully crafts a tale of suspense, drawing comparisons to Hitchcock and Clouzot with its tender depiction of characters and relationships.

• Actors: Lea Massari, Maurice Biraud, Robert Dalban, Robert Hossein
• Director: Marcel Bluwal
• Language: English, French
• Subtitles: (Not specified)
• Run Time: 1 hour and 27 minutes
• Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
• Format: Blu-ray
• Release Date: 14 September 2026
• Studio: Radiance Films

Paris Pick-up offers a compelling narrative and a wealth of special features for fans of classic crime cinema.