La Bete Humaine (The Human Beast)
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Based on the classic Emile Zola novel, Jean Renoir's "La Bete Humaine" was one of the legendary director's greatest popular successes. Jean Gabin's emblematic portrayal of doomed train engineer Jacques Lantier granted him a permanent place in the hearts of his countrymen. Part poetic realism, part film noir, the film is a hard-boiled and suspenseful journey into the tormented psyche of a workingman.
Extras include: Introduction to the film by Jean Renoir; New interview with director Peter Bogdanovich; Archival interview with Renoir, who discusses his adaptation of Emile Zola's novels, and footage of Renoir directing actress Simone Simon; A booklet featuring film critic Geoffrey O'Brien, film historian Ginette Vincendeau, and production designer Eugene Lourie.Interviews, Photo Gallery, Trailers, Digitally Remastered In High Definition.