A director with a dark sensibility comparable to Chabrol, Claude Miller made these two twisty Polars (French Police-Noir films) with Michel Serrault (Kill the Referee), showcasing the actor in stunning performances alongside stars including Lino Ventura (Army of Shadows) and Isabelle Adjani (Possession, The Story of Adele H). 

In The Inquisitor cops Gallien (Ventura) and Belmont (Guy Marchand) interrogate Martinaud (Serrault), a wealthy lawyer, for the rape and murder of two young girls. The investigation becomes further complicated when his wife (Romy Schneider, Le combat dans l'ile) gives her statement... A gripping thriller with intense performances, The Inquisitor was a critical and commercial success on release, nominated for 8 César Awards, winning Best Screenplay and acting prizes for Serrault and Marchand.

Serrault returns in Deadly Circuit as a P.I. who becomes obsessed with the target of his investigation, a murderer (Adjani) who he follows across Europe as she moves from one victim to another. Switching gears to pitch black humour this wild crime film features both leads on top form alongside a stunning supporting cast including Stephane Audran (The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie), Macha Méril (Deep Red), Sami Frey (Bande à part), and Jean-Claude Brialy (The Bride Wore Black) among others.

4K UHD & BLU-RAY DUAL FORMAT LIMITED EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES

¥ 4K UHD and Blu-ray presentation of¬†The Inquisitor, Blu-ray presentation of¬†Deadly Circuit¬†(3 Discs)

¥ Original uncompressed mono audio

¥ Success Story¬†- a documentary on the making of¬†The Inquisitor¬†(2016)

¥ Interview with Claude Miller and Michel Audiard (1981)

¥ An appreciation of the film by filmmaker Patrice Leconte (2016)

¥ Reverse Short¬†[Champ contrechamp] - a TV episode on crime fiction featuring Claude Miller, Michel Serrault, Alain Corneau, Michel Audiard, and others (1981)

¥ Audio commentary on¬†Deadly Circuit¬†by critic Rachael Nisbet (2025)

¥ A documentary on¬†Deadly Circuit¬†featuring co-screenwriter Jacques Adiard, director of photography Pierre Lhomme and producer Charles Gassot (2016)

¥ A Hypnotic Fascination¬†- an interview with filmmaker Philippe Le Guay (2016)

¥ Original theatrical trailers

¥ Newly translated English subtitles for each film

¥ Reversible sleeve featuring designs based on original posters

¥ Limited edition booklet featuring new writing by Adam Scovell and an archival interview with Miller

¥ Limited edition of 3000 copies, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings

Add all four of our August releases (Shinobi Vol 2, Through and Through, Senso and The Inquisitor + Deadly Circuit) to cart to receive 10% off. Discount automatically applied at cart. Ends June 4th.

Year: 1981 & 1983
Country: France
Cert: TBC
Format: Blu-ray
Region: ABC
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EAN: 5060974682317
Release date: 18/08/25