The Killer Elite

PAIN IS ONLY A SIDE EFFECT, DEATH IS THE CUREFriends George Hansen (Robert Duvall) and Mike Locken (James Caan) are hit men who do contract jobs for a company called Com-Teg, associated with the CIA. But, when George gets a better offer from the competition, he turns on Mike. This tense, action-packed thriller explores savagery and betrayal in the murky world of killers-for-hire.Renegade director Sam Peckinpah's The Killer Elite (1975) offers a gorgeously San Francisco-based excursion into the dark world of contract assassins, the CIA, martial arts, and honor among hit men. Shot by Philip Lathrop, co-edited by Monte Hellman, and with music by composer Jerry Fielding.Starring James Caan, Robert Duvall, Arthur Hill, Bo Hopkins, & Gig Young.Limited Edition 2 Disc Hardbox edition. 1500 copies only.Special Features and Technical Specs: Disc One - Original Version1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-rayNEW Audio commentary by Peckinpah expert Mike SiegelAudio commentary by film historians Paul Seydor, Garner Simmons and Nick RedmanPassion & Poetry: Sam's Killer Elite - featurette (2013)NEW The Passion & Poetry Project - Mike Siegel and his works on Sam PeckinpahNEW Passion & Poetry: Peckinpah Anecdotes - featuring Kris Kristofferson, Ernest Borgnine, James Coburn, David Warner, Ali MacGraw, L.Q. Jones, Bo Hopkins, R.G. Armstrong and Isela VegaNEW Interview with film critic Kim NewmanPromoting The Killer Elite - Image GalleryShooting The Killer Elite - Image GalleryThe Killer Elite in pictures - Image GallerySan Francisco Plays Itself - Locations video essay filmmaker/historian Daniel KremerTV Spots & Radio SpotsIsolated ScoreTrailerOriginal Aspect Ratio 2.35:1Audio English LPCM 2.0Optional English HOH subtitlesMore Features to be announcedDisc Two - Alternative Theatrical Cut1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-rayOriginal Aspect Ratio 2.35:1Audio English LPCM 2.0Optional English HOH subtitles