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 | | Description: | Naples, Italy: An idealistic cigarette smuggler, Luca, runs into problems when a sadistic drug dealing gangster from France decides to muscle his way into operations. As he tries to wipe out the competition, all hell breaks loose and the bodies start piling up ! Luca joins forces with rival smugglers and the local mafia to counteract the power play, which only increases the body count until the explosive gun powder and gut bursting conclusion ! Directed by Lucio Fulci (The Beyond), Contraband stars Fabio Testi (The Big Racket), Marcel Bozzuffi (The French Connection), Ivana Monti (Five Days in Milan), and Saverio Marconi (Padre Padrone). Featuring gruesome practical special effects by Germano Natali (Deep Red) and Roberto Pace (Body Count), with music by legendary composer Fabio Frizzi, Contraband is a hard hitting mafia story filmed through the eye of an unrelenting horror master - you have been warned ! Contraband makes it's worldwide Blu-ray debut via Cauldron Films, restored from a 4K scan of the negative. WARNING: Contraband contains scenes of graphic violence. It is Lucio Fulci... UNFILTERED"Contraband" on Blu-ray from Cauldron Films presents a hard-edged Italian crime thriller (poliziottesco) in a high-quality HD restoration, aimed at collectors of cult European genre cinema. This edition highlights the film's gritty atmosphere, explosive action sequences and tense underworld intrigue, all wrapped in an audio-visual presentation designed for home-cinema enthusiasts. Cauldron Films is a boutique label recognized among cinephiles for carefully curated releases, often focusing on rare, underappreciated or previously hard-to-find titles, with strong emphasis on preservation, faithful transfers and collector-friendly editions.
In "Contraband," viewers are immersed in a violent world of smuggling, gang rivalries and brutal vendettas, typical of the late-1970s/early-1980s Italian crime wave. Expect a story driven by moral ambiguity, tough anti-heroes operating at the edge of the law, and a tense cat-and-mouse dynamic that builds toward uncompromising confrontations. The Blu-ray format brings out the film's period detail--urban locations, wardrobe, cars and nightlife--enhancing its value as both entertainment and an evocative time capsule of European crime cinema.
Cauldron Films has earned a strong reputation in the niche home-video market for its dedication to uncut versions, respectful restorations and thoughtful packaging. Their releases typically feature new scans from original elements where possible, carefully tuned color and contrast, and audio tracks that preserve the character of the original mix while improving clarity. Collectors appreciate Cauldron's commitment to contextual material--such as essays, interviews or commentaries--when available, and their passion for genre cinema has helped reintroduce cult titles to new audiences worldwide.
The cast and creative team behind "Contraband" include notable figures of European genre film whose careers are marked by influential and internationally recognized works. The lead performers have appeared in cornerstone titles of Italian and European cinema, contributing to the lasting popularity of crime thrillers, gialli and action films of the 1970s and 1980s. Several supporting actors became familiar faces for fans of cult film, frequently collaborating with prominent directors and appearing in multiple genre favourites that helped define the era's cinematic style.
The director of "Contraband" is a key figure in Italian genre filmmaking, celebrated for his tough, uncompromising approach and his ability to blend raw violence with social tension and gritty realism. Over the course of his career, he has delivered numerous cult classics across crime, horror and thriller cinema, many of which have influenced later filmmakers and continue to be rediscovered by new generations via Blu-ray restorations and festival retrospectives. His work is often associated with intense pacing, bold set pieces and a strong sense of place, making his films staples of any serious cult-cinema collection.
Other notable contributors--such as writers, cinematographers, editors and composers--have also left their mark on European genre film, taking part in multiple successful productions and shaping the characteristic look and sound of Italian crime and horror cinema. Their collaborations have produced enduring works that remain highly regarded among aficionados, and "Contraband" stands as an important entry in this body of work. This Cauldron Films Blu-ray is therefore not only a way to experience a gripping crime story, but also a chance to own a well-presented piece of cult cinema history. | | | Actors: |
Fabio Testi, Ivana Monti, Marcel Bozzuffi, Saverio Marconi, Enrico Maisto, Ferdinando Murolo, Fabrizio Jovine, Daniele Dublino, Guido Alberti, Giordano Falzoni |
| | Director: |
Lucio Fulci |
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656382013277 |
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