Purple Moon (Plein Soleil): The Criterion Collection (1960 / 1997) Voyager Company / Miramax Zoë LaserDisc - VG+
Purple Moon (Plein Soleil): The Criterion Collection (1960 / 1997) Voyager Company / Miramax Zoë LaserDisc - VG+
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Classic French psychological thriller crime film directed by René Clément, screenplay by René Clément and Paul Gégauff based on Patricia Highsmith's famous novel The Talented Mr. Ripley, produced by Robert and Raymond Hakim, starring Alain Delon as Tom Ripley alongside Maurice Ronet and Marie Laforêt.
Presents the 118-minute feature film in Extended Play (CLV) format across two sides. Mastered in a new digital transfer from a 35mm interpositive preserving its original 1.66:1 theatrical aspect ratio, featuring monaural digital audio restored from optical soundtracks, original score composed by Nino Rota, French language track with English subtitles, back-cover retrospective essay by film critic Michael Sragow, and a 26-chapter index across two sides.
Distributed on LaserDisc by The Voyager Company / Criterion Collection / Miramax Zoë / Janus Films (Catalog # CC1470L / ISBN 1-55940-835-4 / UPC 715515008525).
Condition & Visual Inspection
Jacket VG+: Pre-owned vintage sleeve condition. Front Cover: High-gloss artwork featuring black-and-white close-up photo of Alain Delon's eyes, top black "THE CRITERION COLLECTION" banner, and purple stylized title typography ("rené clément's purple moon"). Rear Cover: High-gloss back panel featuring 3 photo stills (including Alain Delon on a boat, Maurice Ronet, and Marie Laforêt with Delon), critical commentary essay by Michael Sragow (SF Weekly / The New Yorker), detailed transfer notes, full cast and crew credits, technical badges, and a 26-chapter index across two sides.
Edges/Spine EX: Solid, clean spine with sharp typography and light corner shelf wear.
Disc EX: Single disc with clean optical playing surfaces and original Criterion Collection center labels. Printed in U.S.A.
| Item Specific | Details |
| Format |
LaserDisc (LD) - Psychological Thriller / Crime / Film Noir / French Cinema / Criterion Collection / Patricia Highsmith / Alain Delon / Nino Rota Score |
| Play Format |
Extended Play (CLV) / 1 Disc / 2 Sides |
| Catalog # |
CC1470L |
| UPC |
715515008525 |
| ISBN |
1-55940-835-4 |
| Distributor |
The Voyager Company / Criterion Collection / Miramax Zoë / Janus Films |
| Release Year |
1997 Criterion LaserDisc Release (Movie © 1960 Paris Film Production) |
| Director & Writers |
Directed by René Clément / Screenplay by René Clément & Paul Gégauff / Based on The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith / Produced by Robert & Raymond Hakim / Music by Nino Rota |
| Starring |
Alain Delon, Maurice Ronet, Marie Laforêt, Erno Crisa, Frank Latimore, Billy Kearns |
| Running Time |
Approx. 118 Minutes / Color / Unrated / French with English Subtitles |
| Audio Format |
Digital Monaural Sound / NTSC / French Audio with English Subtitles |
| Aspect Ratio |
Original Theatrical Aspect Ratio Presentation (1.66:1) |
| Video Certification |
Unrated / Not Rated |
| Special Features |
Criterion Collection edition, 35mm interpositive widescreen digital transfer, original Nino Rota score, film essay by Michael Sragow, and 26 chapter stops |
| Country of Manufacture |
Jacket Printed in U.S.A. / Disc Manufactured in U.S.A |
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