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While Roman Polanski faces extradition from Switzerland, one of his finest films has been rereleased on DVD, said The Dallas Morning News. A “beautifully shot” documentary about the history behind the film accompanies this “endlessly watchable” neo-noir starring Jack Nicholson.
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