The Big Heat 4K: Criterion Collection (1953)

4K BLU-RAY DISC

• Commentary - this new audio commentary was recorded by film noir experts Alain Silver and James Ursini. The commentators share a wealth of information, the majority of which addresses the conception, production, rating history, and success of The Big Heat.

BLU-RAY DISC

• Commentary - this new audio commentary was recorded by film noir experts Alain Silver and James Ursini. The commentators share a wealth of information, the majority of which addresses the conception, production, rating history, and success of The Big Heat.
  
• Martin Scorsese - in this archival program, Martin Scorsese explains why The Big Heat is a special film noir and recalls his first viewing of it. In English, not subtitled. (6 min).
  
• Michael Mann - in this archival program, Michael Mann discusses the expressionistic qualities of The Big Heat, the unique qualities of the female characters, the framing/lensing of different sequences, the cultural, social and economic climate in the United States at the time when the film was shot, some of the similarities between Dave Bannion's world and the city of Chicago (where Michael Mann grew up), etc. In English, not subtitled. In English, not subtitled. (11 min).
  
• Fritz Lang - presented here are excerpts from two audio interviews with Fritz Lang in which he discusses his background, interest in cinema, career, and some of the themes that defined his films. In English, not subtitled.
  • 1. Interview conducted by critic Gideon Bachmann in 1956. (17 min).
  • 2. Interview conducted by Peter Bogdanovich in 1965. (7 min).
    
• The Women of "The Big Heat" - this new video essay was created by critic Farran Smith Nehme. In English, not subtitled. (29 min).
  
• Trailer - presented here is a remastered vintage trailer for The Big Heat. In English, not subtitled. (2 min).
  
• Leaflet - an illustrated leaflet featuring critic Jonathan Lethem's essay "Fate's Network" and technical credits.