Region 4 Winners and Losers

     The Professional has received a number of single disc releases in various regions. There are two listed in Region 1 US – one is showing as in an aspect ratio of 2.35:1, the other in the correct ratio of 1.66:1. A Region 2 UK version is apparently in 1.85:1 – and none of these English friendly releases seem to have extras. Perhaps the best version is a Region 2 French release in 1.66:1 with French or English language options. It includes filmographies, a photo gallery, posters and trailers. However, while an English dub is available, there are no subtitles for the French language version, a serious omission. The Professional I cannot find an equivalent Belmondo collection listed on sales sites. The only thing close is a Region 2 UK collection that includes Breathless, Pierrot Le Fou, Le Professional, Stavisky and A Double Tour.

     As noted, The Professional has been released previously in Region 4 as part of the Best French Crime Flicks. That version seems identical to the release in this Belmondo set.