Shoot the Piano Player (Criterion Collection)

Bar musician Charlie Kohler (Charles Aznavour) faces haunting memories from his hidden past when his brother (Albert Rémy), who is being chased by gangsters, seeks rescue at Charlie's place of employment. The plot thickens as Charlie reveals the tragic details of his previous life as a concert pianist to Lena (Marie Dubois), the waitress who loves him. François Truffaut's dark mystery, an important film in the French New Wave, co-stars Nicole Berger, Claude Mansard. 92 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; interviews; theatrical trailer; more. In French with English subtitles. Two-disc set.