Shoot the Piano Player (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Shoot the Piano Player is François Truffaut’s crime drama, presented here as a Criterion Collection Blu-ray. The listing describes a new 4K digital restoration and a substantial set of interviews, essays, and other supplements.

At a glance

The listing describes a new 4K digital restoration with an uncompressed monaural soundtrack.
Special features include commentary by film scholars Peter Brunette and Annette Insdorf, a filmmaker introduction, and interviews with cast and collaborators.
Additional supplements include archival Truffaut interviews, an illustrated audio essay on Georges Delerue’s music, a Criterion Channel series episode, a screen test, and a trailer.
The story follows a timid dance-hall pianist drawn into a violent underworld through his gangster brothers.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$39.95~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

The broad range of listed interviews and archival material may appeal to viewers interested in Truffaut and the film’s production.
The uncompressed monaural soundtrack and restoration are specifically identified in the edition description.

Technical specifications

7 specifications

Disc and film
Format	Blu-ray
Runtime	1 hour and 21 minutes
Rating	NR (Not Rated)
Director	François Truffaut
Actors	Charles Aznavour, Marie Dubois
Studio	The Criterion Collection

Package
Package dimensions	6.69 x 5.35 x 0.71 inches; 3.88 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Criterion Collection and François Truffaut film collectors.
Viewers interested in French cinema, crime stories, or a character-driven blend of noir and tragicomedy.
Buyers who value disc extras such as interviews, commentary, and archival material.

Less suited to

Buyers looking specifically for a 4K UHD disc. The listed physical format is Blu-ray.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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Aggregate customer ratings skew positive, with most ratings in the top category and some in the middle. That offers a generally favorable but limited signal for this edition, not specific evidence about picture, sound, or the supplements. The listing’s restoration and feature descriptions may help collectors judge whether its content suits them.

Frequently asked questions

What format is this edition?

The listing identifies it as a Blu-ray, not a 4K UHD disc.

What restoration and audio details are listed?

The edition description claims a new 4K digital restoration and an uncompressed monaural soundtrack.

What special features are included?

Listed extras include scholarly audio commentary, an introduction, interviews, archival Truffaut interviews, an illustrated audio essay, a Criterion Channel series episode, a screen test, and a trailer.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 21 minutes.