# Coup de torchon \(The Criterion Collection\) \[Blu-ray\]

Coup de torchon from The Criterion Collection is a French-language crime thriller directed by Bertrand Tavernier, set in 1930s French West Africa. This Blu-ray edition lists a 4K digital restoration, an uncompressed monaural soundtrack and several interviews and archival extras.

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- Rating: 5 / 5
- Reviews: 3

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## At a glance

- A darkly comic crime story adapted from Jim Thompson’s novel Pop. 1280 and relocated to 1930s French West Africa.
- The listing describes a new 4K digital restoration with an uncompressed monaural soundtrack.
- Extras listed include interviews with Bertrand Tavernier and critic Robert Polito, a making-of programme, an alternate ending and trailers.
- Includes a new English subtitle translation and an essay by scholar Lynn Anthony Higgins.

## Pros

- The listed restoration, director interview and making-of programme offer additional context for collectors and viewers interested in the film’s production.
- English subtitles are listed for the French-language presentation.

## Specifications

### Film and presentation
- Media format: Blu-ray
- Language: French
- Aspect ratio: 1.66:1
- Run time: 2 hours and 8 minutes
- Subtitles: English
- Actor listed: Isabelle Huppert
- Studio: The Criterion Collection
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 2.54 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm; 90.72 Grams
### Release
- Release date: 11 August 2026

## Before you buy

- The listed release date is 11 August 2026. Confirm the date and edition details if timing matters to your purchase.

## A good fit for

- Criterion Collection and Bertrand Tavernier collectors interested in French cinema.
- Viewers seeking a crime story with political and philosophical themes, plus supplementary interviews and production material.

## Less suited to

- Buyers specifically seeking a 4K UHD disc. The listed format is Blu-ray.
- Viewers who require English-language audio. The listed language is French.

## Customer feedback

Only a small aggregate rating sample is supplied, and it is entirely five-star. That is a positive but limited signal, with no written feedback available to explain what buyers valued. It does not establish picture or sound quality, so consider the listed Blu-ray format and French audio with English subtitles against your viewing needs.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is this a 4K UHD disc?
No 4K UHD format is listed. The product is identified as Blu-ray, while the description says the film has a 4K digital restoration.
### What language and subtitles are listed?
The listed language is French and the subtitles are English. The description says the edition includes a new English subtitle translation.
### What extras are listed?
The description lists interviews with director Bertrand Tavernier and critic Robert Polito, a making-of programme, an alternate ending, trailers and an essay by Lynn Anthony Higgins.

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## Images

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![Coup de torchon \(The Criterion Collection\) \[Blu-ray\] — 4](https://aussiedealscout.com/i/aS9Uj75XwLKFzvxQWN0Qrd8X6jSiC_-A1JSURQkgbSDMaA-hROX2TRaP5-9Sj9xvfKO99ydS9r_xtDwSaRM_eSbIQk9EJXmpKQD1WA9UTwbfBLLi8ei0Eiu8.jpg)