The definitive trilogy of Japanese action cinema that influenced Takashi Miike and Kiyoshi Kurosawa
AVAILABLE FOR THE 1ST TIME IN BLU-RAY BOX SET
Toru Murakawa’s "Game Trilogy" features raw and intense action thrillers set in a Japan riddled with conspiracy, betrayal, and corruption. Starring Japanese actor Yusaku Matsuda (Black Rain), who is impressive as Shohei Narumi, a stoic anti-hero quick on the trigger. Gorgeously shot in a cool blue palette that would make cinematographer Seizo Sengen famous, and driven by a sensual soundtrack composed by jazz legend Yuji Ohno, the "Game Trilogy" is available for the first time in France in a 2 Blu-ray™ box set in its restored version.
Available in a 2 Blu-ray box set
Hard case + Digipack + 64-page booklet
HD Masters
Original versions with French subtitles
THE 3 FILMS
BLU-RAY 1:
THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME (1978 – Color – 89 min)
Shohei Narumi, a lawless hitman, is hired by a powerful businessman to rescue his son-in-law and associate, who has been kidnapped. This turns out to be a disguised conspiracy to eliminate the company’s executives…
BLU-RAY 2:
GAME OF DEATH (1978 – Color – 92 min)
Shohei Narumi returns to Tokyo after a five-year absence. His reunion with the daughter and mistress of his last victim, now involved with the yakuza, soon brings him back to his troubled past and old demons…
EXECUTION GAME (1979 – Color – 100 min)
Shohei Narumi is kidnapped, held captive, and tortured. This operation is solely intended to test the young man's physical and mental endurance. His employer wants to hire Narumi to eliminate a prominent hitman who wishes to retire from the business…
BONUS FEATURES
. THE ADVENTURER: INTERVIEW WITH DIRECTOR TORU MURAKAWA (20 min)
The director discusses his famous trilogy in detail, highlighting how its success stems from the combined talents and dedication of his team.
. MEMORIES OF YUSAKU MATSUDA: INTERVIEW WITH YUTAKA OKI (18 min)
Yutaka Oki, who managed a jazz bar in Tokyo, counted the great actor Yusaku Matsuda among his clients, forming a strong friendship that lasted until Matsuda's passing in 1989.
. CHANGING THE GAME: INTERVIEW WITH SCREENWRITER SHOICHI MARUYAMA (22 min)
Hired to write the screenplay for the final installment of the trilogy, Shoichi Maruyama discusses the influences behind this film with its minimalist dialogue.
. ORIGINAL TRAILERS
THE BOOKLET (64 PAGES)
REINVENTING JAPANESE ACTION CINEMA
MITSURU KUROSAWA, TOEI CENTRAL AND THE GAME TRILOGY
An exclusive booklet written by Dimitri Ianni, independent researcher and specialist in contemporary Japanese cinema.
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2 BD • HIGH DEFINITION MASTERS • 1080/23.98p • AVC ENCODING
Original Version DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 • French Subtitles
Respected 2.35 format • Color • Total Film Length: 281 min
Release Date: May 19, 2026
