PRE-ORDER: The Big Combo Limited Edition [3-Disc 4K UHD + Blu-Ray] Steelbook Variant B (Ignite Films)
PRE-ORDER: The Big Combo Limited Edition [3-Disc 4K UHD + Blu-Ray] Steelbook Variant B (Ignite Films)
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SUMMARY
A film noir landmark, The Big Combo returns in a stunning 70th anniversary 4K restoration--raw, brutal, and visually daring as ever.
A cornerstone of American film noir, The Big Combo remains one of the genre's most visually striking and uncompromising works. Directed by Joseph H. Lewis (Gun Crazy), the film follows obsessive police lieutenant Leonard Diamond (Cornel Wilde) as he wages a personal crusade against the elusive and sadistic crime boss Mr. Brown (Richard Conte).
Driven by equal parts justice and desire, Diamond's pursuit draws him into the shadows of a corrupt city--and into the orbit of Brown's cool, haunted mistress, Susan Lowell (Jean Wallace, Wilde's real-life wife). As Diamond descends deeper, the line between duty and obsession blurs, culminating in one of noir's most chilling confrontations.
Celebrated for its bold cinematography by John Alton and its daring depiction of psychological and physical cruelty, The Big Combo shattered taboos of its time and influenced generations of filmmakers -- from Scorsese to Tarantino. Presented here in a stunning 4K restoration for its 70th anniversary, this is The Big Combo as it's never been seen before: raw, sensual, and remarkably modern.
1955-2025 70TH ANNIVERSARY 4K RESTORATION
A cornerstone of American film noir. Restored like never before.
Bonus film in every edition! The restored noir classic The Crooked Way (1949).
Ignite Films proudly presents The Big Combo (1955) in an extensive 70th Anniversary 4K Restoration. One of the most visually daring noirs ever made, the film showcases Joseph H. Lewis’s bold direction and John Alton’s iconic cinematography with unprecedented clarity.
Every edition includes newly produced bonus features, legacy archival material, a specially curated booklet, lobby cards, plus the restored noir classic The Crooked Way (1949)
ADDITIONAL INFO
Premium Steel Book – New Artwork (Limited Edition, with slipcover):
Premium Steel Case featuring exclusive newly commissioned artwork. Includes a 3-disc set (UHD + 2 Blu-rays), a specially curated booklet, 5 lobby cards, and the complete bonus feature collection.
- UHD Disc: The Big Combo + all newly produced extras
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Blu-ray Disc 1: The Big Combo + all newly produced extras
- Blu-ray Disc 2: Legacy extras + The Crooked Way
- Languages: English, German, Latin Spanish
- Subtitles: English, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian, French, Dutch, Portuguese
- Region: All discs region free (UHD + Blu-rays)
Restoration:
This digital restoration of The Big Combo was undertaken by Ignite Films, working from a 35mm Fine Grain Answer Print and a 35mm Optical Sound Negative. The picture was restored in 4K by The Grainery, while the audio was sourced from an UCLA restoration funded by The Film Foundation. The color grading was carried out by Gosia Grzyb under the supervision and approval of Scott MacQueen.
Newly Produced Bonus Features:
- New Audio Commentary with acclaimed film historian and noir expert Imogen Sara Smith.
- New Interview with celebrated author and critic Philippe Garnier.
- How a Guy Makes a Living — How a Little Combo Made The Big Combo: New video essay by Scout Tafoya.
- The Crooked Way (1949) – Another brutal noir with spectacular expressionistic cinematography by John Alton with unfiltered filming on the 1940s post-war streets of Los Angeles.
Legacy Bonus Features:
- Audio Commentary with Eddie Muller, the “Czar of Noir” and founder of the Film Noir Foundation.
- Geoff Andrew, respected critic and curator, on The Big Combo.
- Wagon Wheel Joe: A fascinating video appreciation of Lewis’s dynamic camerawork and recurring motifs, tracing his evolution from B-movie craftsman to master stylist.
Booklet:
- Art in a Boiling Pot: New written introduction by Eddie Muller.
- Commissioned essays by Ben Sachs, Alonso Duralde, Katie Stebbins, Scout Tafoya, and Garrett Clayton.