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Deadly Circuit Michel Serrault (Kill the Referee) plays ‘The Eye’, a P.I. who becomes obsessed with the target of his investigation, a murderer (Isabelle Adjani, The Story of Adele H.) he follows across Europe as she moves from one victim to another. Believing her to be his long-lost daughter, he conceals evidence as she evades capture and leaves a bloody trail in her wake. A transcontinental noir with wild doses of pitch black humour, Deadly Circuit features both leads on top form alongside a stunning supporting cast including Stephane Audran (The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie), Macha Méril (Deep Red), Sami Frey (Bande à part), and Jean-Claude Brialy (The Bride Wore Black) among others. SPECIAL FEATURES 2K restoration of the film, presented on disc for the first time in the UK Original uncompressed mono audio Audio commentary on Deadly Circuit by critic Rachael Nisbet (2025) Sacred Circuit - documentary on Deadly Circuit featuring co-screenwriter Jacques Adiard, director of photography Pierre Lhomme and producer Charles Gassot (2016, 34 mins) Hypnotic Fascination - an interview with filmmaker Philippe Le Guay (2016, 8 mins) Original theatrical trailers Newly translated English subtitles for each film Year: 1983 Country: France Cert: 15 Format: Blu-ray Region: ABC RAD118BD EAN: 5060974682348 Release date: 20/04/2026
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Deadly Circuit (1983)
120 min
A P.I. is obsessed with a cute woman, who seduces and kills rich men around W. Europe.