Charley Varrick (1973) KL Remastered 1080p BluRay x265 HEVC AAC-SARTRE

Don Siegel directed this offbeat crime thriller which stars Walter Matthau as the titular Charley Varrick. Varrick is a small-time stick-up man who, in tandem with his partner Harman Sullivan (Andrew Robinson), makes plans to rob a small bank in New Mexico. Varrick and Sullivan are expecting a modest payday for a simple heist, but to their surprise they walk away with $750,000 in cash. But it turns out this isn't entirely good news; the bank was flush with cash because a number of well-connected Mafia chieftains have been using the bank to launder their ill-gotten gains, and they're determined to get their money back. Before Varrick can figure out a way to return the money, sadistic hired killer Molly (Joe Don Baker) is on his trail, forcing Varrick to outwit both the cops and the robbers if he is to stay alive.

Extras

• Last of the Independents: The Making of Charley Varrick - This documentary takes a closer look at the evolution of Don Siegel's career and style as well as the production history of Charley Varrick. There are also some very interesting comments about Walter Matthau and his notorious gambling problems, and how they actually profoundly altered his acting career. Included in are clips from recent interviews with actors Andrew Robinson, Jacqueline Scott, and Craig R. Baxley, screenwriter Howard A. Rodman, composer Lalo Schifrin, and Don Siegel's son, Kristoffer Tabori. The documentary was produced by Robert Fischer for Fiction Factory in 2015. In English. (76 min, 720p).

• Refracted Personae - In this new video essay, critic Howard S. Berger examines the evolution of Don Siegel's cinematic style and deconstructs Charley Varrick. (36 min, 720p).

• Trailers From Hell - In this archival episode of Trailers From Hell, screenwriters Josh Olson and Howard Rodman quickly discuss their love for Charley Varrick and the impact the film had on them some years ago. (6 min, 720p).

• TV Spots - A couple of vintage TV spots for Charley Varrick. (2 min, 720p).

• Trailer - A vintage U.S. trailer for Charley Varrick. (3 min, 480p).

• Commentary - In this new audio commentary, critic Toby Roan, a big fan of Charley Varrick, discusses in great detail the main locations in Nevada where the film was shot, the visual style and tone of the film, Don Siegel's direction, the careers of the principal -- and quite a few supporting -- actors, the fact that there are hardly any 'good' guys in the film, etc.