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This special limited edition spot gloss slipcover (designed by Jaxon Northon)is limited to2,000 unitsand is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
From arthouse to Canuxploitation, Canadian International Pictures (CIP) is devoted to resurrecting vital, distinctive, and overlooked triumphs of Canadian cinema. This label is focused on the country’s original cinematic boom years – spanning the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s – occasionally venturing past that period (and the country’s borders) to highlight the films of Canada’s most inspired actors and filmmakers. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing CIP's brand new line of home video releases!
50th anniversary special edition
After a raucous visit from the wealthy Uncle Arthur (The Death of a Lumberjack’s J. Léo Gagnon), working class Montreal couple Roland (O.K. ... Laliberté’s René Caron) and Berthe (Mustang’s Luce Guilbeault) are left feeling slighted by his meager gift of $500. Hungry for more, Berthe hatches a plan to descend on Uncle Arthur’s remote country house and steal his small fortune with the help of her delinquent brother and cousin. When the robbery spirals out of control, allegiances shift, blood is spilled, and Roland’s dimwitted lodger Ernest (J.A. Martin Photographer’s Marcel Sabourin) takes center stage in a harrowing battle for Arthur’s stolen cash.
Three decades before winning the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar for The Barbarian Invasions, Denys Arcand started his fiction filmmaking career with an informal trilogy (Dirty Money, Réjeanne Padovani, and Gina) that remains the high-water mark for Canadian crime cinema. Loosely inspired by the B-movies of the ’40s, while anticipating Blood Simple and other neo-noirs of the ’80s, Dirty Money is an unforgettable blend of pastiche and provocation. Shot through with pitch black humor and grounded by a cavalcade of memorable performances, Arcand’s fiction debut announced the arrival of a major Canadian filmmaking talent.
directed by: Denys Arcand starring: Marcel Sabourin, Luce Guilbeault, René Caron, Gabriel Arcand, J. Léo Gagnon, Maurice Gauvin, Andree Lalonde, Jean-Pierre Saulnier 1972 / 100 min / 2.35:1 / French DTS-HD MA 5.1, 2.0
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray
Newly scanned and restored in 4K from the 35mm original camera negative by Éléphant - mémoire du cinéma québécois with sound transferred and restored from the original 35mm magnetic final mix
Audio commentary featuring Paul Corupe of Canuxploitation.com and film historian Jason Pichonsky
Making Money (2023, 20 min.) – New interview with director Denys Arcand
Building an Industry (2023, 23 min.) – New interview with Cinémathèque québécoise director Robert Daudelin
New audio interviews with cast members Gabriel Arcand (19 min.) and Marcel Sabourin (17 min.)
Trailers for Arcand’s Dirty Money (1972), Réjeanne Padovani (1973), and Gina (1975)
Restoration trailer for Dirty Money
Booklet featuring a new interview with screenwriter Jacques Benoit
Reversible cover artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.520548 / 5 from 146 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Dirty Money is a highly acclaimed Canadian crime drama from CIP, celebrated for its engaging story, memorable performances, and exceptional special features. Customers praise the film's humor, plot twists, and the quality of its Blu-ray release. The movie is a standout in Canadian cinema, offering a unique blend of pastiche and provocation.
"And par for the VS course, the disc looks great and has some terrific bonus features." — Joshua K.
"Great flick with great cast, story, humor and most of all great vibe!" — Martin S.
"Excellent crime drama, another amazing release from CIP" — James T.
Reviews
Loved this Canadian Gem
"Slow burn crime thriller that sees all of its protagonists as human beings who are victims of each other’s violence as much as they are a larger system built to oppress them all. Amazing."
— Nick C. (5/5)
Canada, '70s, offbeat
"The slipcover of this looks amazing and provokes feelings inside of me that immediately make one put the disc in. What you get is an offbeat Canadian '70s crime film with acting 'au serieux' and some darkly comic moments that you won't immediately see in other films. The subtitles are of good quality too and the extras are plentiful."
— Tim V. (5/5)
very good early Quebec crime film
"it’s a very good early Quebec crime film, especially if you like dark, cynical stories. Sharp social commentary – Arcand critiques greed and class in 1970s Quebec. Dark humor – There’s a bitter, almost absurd tone under the crime story. Strong atmosphere – Gritty, low-budget realism. You can already see the talent that later led Arcand to make The Decline of the American Empire and The Barbarian Invasions."
— Stephen B. (5/5)
Who Gets the Cash
"Great film. Good video and audio quality. Good slipcover."
— Peter D. (5/5)
Is it "Dirty Money", or is it "The Damned Pancake"?
"The Cursed Flatbread? The Bloody Crêpe? Whatever it's called, it's a fantastic movie! This one actually caught me a bit by surprise. I was expecting a more traditional crime caper with a distinctly Canadian feel to it, but it's actually a stylish, original and darkly humorous slow-burn. It's subtle, yet brutal, and very well done. If you can get through the deliberately mundane opening scenes, it might surprise you too. In fact, I think I'm going to have to check out those other two Denys Arcand films in the CIP collection now. I haven't quite made it through all of the extras yet, but I will say that the picture quality is truly spectacular, and it really shows off some fantastic cinematography. Plus, I absolutely love the slipcover art."
— Aaron B. (5/5)
cynical and dark
"Nasty little neo-noir from Dennys Arcand. Excellent release from CIP, the new restoration looks great and there is a nice array of extras included."
— Jon B. (5/5)
CIP do it again
"CIP deliver a beautiful presentation of this forgotten Neo noir from Quebec by a new favorite director. Love the slip cover too. Film explores some very interesting themes in a slow burn noir reminiscent of Blood Simple"
— Marcus K. (5/5)
Ca-noir-da
"Great release from CIP. A slow burn neo-noir/thriller that really pays off once the wheels hit the ground. Vicious with a nasty sense of humor to boot. This is one i will definitely re-visit."
— Patrick D. (5/5)
Excellent Home Invasion Flick
"My eyes were glued to the screen from start to finish. Fast paced thriller, highly recommended. Transfer and extras are top notch. Don’t pass this up."
— Jeffrey L. (5/5)
Dirty money
"I enjoyed watching this powerful film shot in Quebec. The french title to this film is called La maudite galette. good job Vinegar Syndrome"
— Jose F. (5/5)
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