Radiance Films Ltd., with domestic sales and distribution support provided by MVD Entertainment Group, has tabbed Apr. 18 as the Blu-ray release date for director Luigi Comencini’s 1975 film adaption of the novel by co-writers Carlo Fruttero and Franco Lucentini, The Sunday Woman, starring Jacqueline Bisset, Jean-Louis Trintignant and Marcello Mastroianni.
Garrone (Claudio Gora) is dead, beaten to death in his apartment by a unique piece of art. Because he was a renowned architect, known for his lecherous ways, his death becomes something of a high-profile case.
Enter Police Commissioner Santamaria (Marcello Mastroianni — three-time Best Actor nominee — Divorce, Italian Style, A Special Day, Dark Eyes), who has a ton of suspects, but one in particular draws his attention, Anna Carla (Jacqueline Bisset).
She hated Garrone. Anna made no bones about it, even going so far as to put in writing her desire to be rid of the man — a major clue. But her “friend,” Massimo (Jean-Louis Trintignant), comes to her defense … but he has secrets, which makes his iron-clad alibi seem a little suspicious.
In any case, the investigation continues … other suspects are pursued, but Santamaria keeps coming back to Anna. So much so that they begin a romantic relationship which complicates the investigation.
Who is the killer? Oh, so many suspects!! Professional lines crossed … perhaps the best result is no result at all.
Bonus features include a newly-prepared featurette with Italian cinema expert Richard Dyer, an archival interview with cinematographer Luciano Tovoli (circa 2008) and a brief archival interview with Jean-Louis Trintignant from 1976.
The Sunday Woman is presented in Italian with English subtitles.
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