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A Roaring Twenties gangster saga that only the Coen brothers could concoct, Miller’s Crossing marries the hard-boiled sensibility of classic noir fiction with the filmmakers’ trademark savory dialogue, colorful characters, and finely calibrated set pieces.

It is set in an unnamed city in the United States during Prohibition. Gabriel Byrne stars as Tom Reagan, longtime confidante of the town's leading crime boss. This boss, Leo O'Bannon (Albert Finney), has the mayor and the chief of police in his back pocket. But when Leo sides with the crooked bookie Bernie Bernbaum (John Turturro) he ignites a war with his up and coming rival Johnny Caspar (Jon Polito). Tom then sets into motion a complex chain of events wherein he seemingly plays both sides of the struggle.

BD50 | 1080p AVC | 01:53:12 | 45.6 Gb + 3% rec
Language: English
Subtitles: English

Directors: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Cast: Gabriel Byrne, Marcia Gay Harden, John Turturro, Jon Polito, J.E. Freeman, Albert Finney, Mike Starr, Al Mancini, Richard Woods
Country: United States
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Extras:

• Hard-Boiled: The Coen Brothers and Megan Abbott - in this brand new program, Joel and Ethan Coen discuss their love for film noir and its impact on their work with author Megan Abbott. The program was produced for Criterion in 2021. In English, not subtitled. (29 min).

• The Actors - in this brand new program, Gabriel Byrne and John Turturro recall their experiences during the making of Miller's Crossing and discuss some of the film's unique qualities with Megan Abbott. The program was produced for Criterion in 2021. In English, not subtitled. (33 min).

• The Music - in this brand new program, composer Carter Burwell and music editor Todd Kasow recall how they became involved with Miller's Crossing and discuss the important role music has in it and how it actually compliments the Coen Brothers' style. The program was produced for Criterion in 2021. In English, not subtitled. (17 min).

• The Look - in this brand new audio program, director of photography Barry Sonnenfeld discusses the evolution of his career, his professional relationship with the Coen Brothers, and and the unique stylistic appearance of Miller's Crossing, which is apparently his favorite of all the films he has lensed over the years. The program was produced for Criterion in 2021. In English, not subtitled. (16 min).

• The Design - in this brand new audio program, production designer Dennis Gassner explains how he entered the film business and recalls how he was offered the opportunity to work on Miller's Crossing. There are some particularly interesting comments about the use of color in the film as well. The program was produced for Criterion in 2021. In English, not subtitled. (10 min).

• From the Archives - presented here is a collection of archival interviews with actors John Turturro, Gabriel Byrne, Marcia Gay Harden, and Jon Polito, which were conducted after shooting of Miller's Crossing had ended in 1990. The interviews were used to promote the film's upcoming theatrical release. In English, not subtitled. (14 min).