Coup De Torchon (Criterion Collection) (French) (Widescreen)

DVD, 128 minutes, CRITERION

An inspired rendering of Jim Thomson's pulp novel "Pop. 1280", Bertrand Taverner's "Coup De Torchon" ("Clean Slate") deftly transplants the story of an inept police chief-turned-heartless killer and his scrappy mistress from the American South to French West Africa. Featuring pitch-perfect performances by Philippe Noiret and Isabelle Huppert, this striking neo-noir straddles the line between violence and lyricism with dark humor and visual elegance, perfectly captured by Criterion's glorious new anamorphic transfer. New and Improved English Subtitle translation, exclusive video interview with Bertrand Tavernier, Alternate Ending, Interviews, Original Theatrical Trailer.