{"id":11525,"date":"2026-04-02T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailnewsgroup.com\/ohmr\/?p=11525"},"modified":"2026-04-02T18:05:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T18:05:02","slug":"ignite-films-and-eagle-rock-pictures-present-the-glorious-new-70th-anniversary-4k-restoration-of-the-big-combo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailnewsgroup.com\/ohmr\/ignite-films-and-eagle-rock-pictures-present-the-glorious-new-70th-anniversary-4k-restoration-of-the-big-combo\/","title":{"rendered":"IGNITE FILMS and EAGLE ROCK PICTURES PRESENT the GLORIOUS NEW 70th ANNIVERSARY 4K RESTORATION of the BIG COMBO"},"content":{"rendered":"
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IGNITE FILMS and EAGLE ROCK PICTURES PRESENT<\/p>\n

THE GLORIOUS NEW 70th<\/sup> ANNIVERSARY 4K RESTORATION<\/p>\n

OF THE SUBVERSIVE QUINTESSENTIAL FILM NOIR CLASSIC<\/p>\n

 THE BIG COMBO<\/p>\n

  A CORNERSTONE OF AMERICAN FILM NOIR HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY RESTORED AND WILL BE AVAILABLE IN FOUR EDITIONS THIS MONTH!<\/p>\n

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PLUS, THE RESTORED NOIR CLASSIC THE CROOKED WAY (1949), WITH CINEMATOGRAPHY BY JOHN ALTON, IS INCLUDED AS A BONUS FEATURE FILM WITH EVERY EDITION!<\/p>\n

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The “Big Combo” (1955) is Regarded as One of the Most Visually Daring Noirs Ever Made; the 4K Restoration of the Film Showcases Joseph H. Lewis’s Bold Direction and John Alton’s Iconic Cinematography with Unprecedented Clarity.<\/p>\n

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HOLLYWOOD, CA (APRIL 2, 2026) – Pre-orders for THE BIG COMBO (1955) 70TH Anniversary 4K Restoration from Ignite Films and Eagle Rock Pictures were launched in January 2026 at Ignite Films<\/a> and the film will be available this month, jointly announced Jan Willem Bosman Jansen of Ignite Films and Jim Quan of Eagle Rock Pictures.<\/p>\n

A cornerstone of American film noir, The Big Combo remains one of the genre’s most visually striking and uncompromising works. Directed by Joseph H. Lewis (Gun Crazy), the film follows obsessive police lieutenant Leonard Diamond (Cornel Wilde) as he wages a personal crusade against the elusive and sadistic crime boss Mr. Brown (Richard Conte).<\/p>\n

Driven by equal parts justice and desire, Diamond’s pursuit draws him into the shadows of a corrupt city, and into the orbit of Brown’s cool, haunted mistress, Susan Lowell (Jean Wallace, Wilde’s real-life wife). As Diamond descends deeper, the line between duty and obsession blurs, culminating in one of noir’s most chilling confrontations. The film also stars Brian Donlevy, and a stellar supporting cast that features Lee Van Cleef, Earl Holliman, and Helen Walker.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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"The Big Combo is another gem in the Ignite Films collection written by Philip Yordan. Movies that made an impact and are long overdue to get the full restoration treatment. Now they look how they were intended and film noir never looked better,” said Jan Willem Bosman Jansen, CEO and Founder of Ignite Films.<\/p>\n

Celebrated for its bold cinematography by John Alton and its daring depiction of psychological and physical cruelty, The Big Combo shattered taboos of its time and influenced generations of filmmakers, from Scorsese to Tarantino. Presented here in a stunning 4K restoration for its 70th anniversary, this is The Big Combo as it has never been seen before: raw, sensual, and remarkably modern.<\/p>\n

This digital restoration of The Big Combo was undertaken by Ignite Films, working from a 35mm Fine Grain Answer Print and a 35mm Optical Sound Negative. The picture was restored in 4K by The Grainery, while the audio was sourced from an UCLA restoration funded by The Film Foundation. The color grading was carried out by Gosia Grzyb under the supervision and approval of Scott MacQueen.<\/p>\n

The Big Combo 70th<\/sup> Anniversary Restoration is AVAILABLE IN 4 EDITIONS.<\/p>\n

All editions include the bonus feature film The Crooked Way, with cinematography by John Alton. The four editions are:<\/p>\n

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Premium Steelbook featuring exclusive newly commissioned artwork. Includes a 3-disc set (UHD + 2 Blu-rays), a specially curated booklet, 5 lobby cards, and the complete bonus feature collection.<\/p>\n

UHD Disc: The Big Combo + all newly produced extras<\/p>\n

Blu-ray Disc 1: The Big Combo + all newly produced extras<\/p>\n

Blu-ray Disc 2: Legacy extras + The Crooked Way<\/p>\n

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Premium Vintage Steelbook featuring original poster artwork. Includes a 3-disc set (UHD + 2 Blu-rays), a specially curated booklet, 5 lobby cards, and the complete bonus feature collection.<\/p>\n

UHD Disc: The Big Combo + all newly produced extras<\/p>\n

Blu-ray Disc 1: The Big Combo + all newly produced extras<\/p>\n

Blu-ray Disc 2: Legacy extras + The Crooked Way<\/p>\n

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A 2-disc UHD + Blu-ray set presenting the complete 4K restoration, newly produced bonus features, and a specially curated booklet.<\/p>\n

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UHD Disc: The Big Combo + all newly produced extras<\/p>\n

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A 2-disc HD Blu-ray set presenting the complete restoration, a specially curated booklet, five lobby cards, and the complete bonus feature collection.<\/p>\n

Blu-ray Disc 1: The Big Combo + all newly produced extras<\/p>\n

Blu-ray Disc 2: Legacy extras + The Crooked Way<\/p>\n

Languages: German, Latin Spanish<\/p>\n

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Subtitles: English, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian, French, Dutch, Portuguese <\/p>\n

Region: All discs are region free (UHD + Blu-rays)<\/p>\n

Restoration:<\/p>\n

This digital restoration of <\/a>The Big Combo<\/a> was undertaken by Ignite Films, working from a 35mm Fine Grain Answer Print and a 35mm Optical Sound Negative. The picture was restored in 4K by <\/a>The Grainery,<\/a> while the audio was sourced from an UCLA restoration funded by The Film Foundation. The color grading was carried out by <\/a>Gosia Grzyb<\/a> under the supervision and approval of <\/a>Scott MacQueen.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Newly Produced Bonus Features:<\/p>\n

New Audio Commentary with acclaimed film historian and noir expert Imogen Sara Smith.<\/p>\n

New Interview with celebrated author and critic Philippe Garnier.<\/p>\n

How a Man Makes a Living — How a Little Combo Made The Big Combo: New video essay by Scout Tafoya. <\/p>\n

The Crooked Way (1949) – Another brutal noir with spectacular expressionistic cinematography by John Alton with unfiltered filming on the 1940s post-war streets of Los Angeles. <\/p>\n

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Legacy Bonus Features:<\/p>\n

Audio Commentary with Eddie Muller, the “Czar of Noir” and founder of the Film Noir Foundation.<\/p>\n

Geoff Andrew, respected critic and curator, on The Big Combo.<\/p>\n

Wagon Wheel Joe: A fascinating video appreciation of Lewis’s dynamic camerawork and recurring motifs, tracing his evolution from B-movie craftsman to master stylist.<\/p>\n

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Booklet:<\/p>\n

Art in a Boiling Pot: New written introduction by Eddie Muller.<\/p>\n

Commissioned essays by Ben Sachs, Alonso Duralde, Katie Stebbins, Scout Tafoya, and Garrett Clayton.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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THE BIG COMBO 70th<\/sup> Anniversary 4K Restoration had its World Premiere on the silver screen April 27, 2025, at TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood, and received rave reviews.<\/p>\n

Ignite Films, the Dutch company formed by Jan Willem Bosman Jansen, has lived up to its motto, “Classics for the Future,” by acquiring classics film packages and copyrights, and distributing the titles through creative and far-reaching deals. Since 2016, Lionsgate has handled worldwide distribution of Ignite Films’ film catalogue. The 4K Ultra HD restoration of Invaders From Mars was the first title to be manufactured and distributed by Ignite Films <\/a>itself, along with Eagle Rock Pictures. <\/p>\n

Their 70th<\/sup> Anniversary 4K UHD restoration and release of Invaders From Mars was met with universal acclaim from fans and critics worldwide, and was honored with many awards, including the 2024 SATURN Award® for Best Classic Film Home Media Release. The release also won the Best Rediscovery of a Forgotten Film from the Il Cinema Ritrovato DVD Awards ®2023 and the Hollywood Professional Association’s Inaugural Jury Award® for Outstanding Achievement in Restoration.<\/p>\n

Their 40th Anniversary 4K UHD restoration and release of Re-Animator was nominated for the 2026 SATURN Award® for Best Classic Film Home Media Release. The Bride of Re-Animator 4K UHD restoration will be released in June 2026 by Ignite Films and Eagle Rock Pictures.<\/p>\n

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Ignite Films Official Website: https:\/\/www.ignite-films.com\/<\/a> <\/p>\n

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Ignite Films social media handles:<\/p>\n

Ig @Ignite.Films<\/p>\n

X and FB @frommars1953<\/p>\n

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YouTube Channel https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCGnNJIRnRnp-W-LLB-0LDtQ<\/a><\/p>\n

Subscribe to the newsletter for the latest updates: https:\/\/www.ignite-films.com\/pages\/newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n

ABOUT IGNITE FILMS  https:\/\/www.ignite-films.com\/pages\/about-ignite-films<\/a><\/p>\n

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The 4K restoration and release of Ignite Films’ Invaders From Mars was honored with the 2024 SATURN Award for Best Classic Film Home Media Release. The release also won the Best Rediscovery of a Forgotten Film from the Il Cinema Ritrovato DVD Awards 2023 and the Hollywood Professional Association’s Inaugural Jury Award for Outstanding Achievement in Restoration.<\/p>\n

The sci-fi classic’s restoration and release of Invaders From Mars was the first title Ignite Films distributed themselves, under their own banner. Ignite's extensive film catalogue includes titles that are released by other distributors. The restoration and release of Invaders From Mars put Ignite on the map of serious players in the distribution of classic films which they restore and preserve. <\/p>\n

Ignite Films began acquiring classic film properties in the 1990s and this has built a collection of more than eighty features. Using original film elements, Ignite continues to restore and upgrade its collection for posterity and appreciation by generations of cinephiles and movie lovers, old and new. Numerous celebrated and award-winning actors, directors, and cinematographers continue to live on in our films. Examples range from the ill-fated romance of Letter from an Unknown Woman, (1948, Director Max Ophüls) to the chilling representation of American crime syndicates in the film noirs Force of Evil (starring John Garfield) and Joseph H. Lewis’ The Big Combo to the epitome of theatrical storytelling in Orson Welles’ Macbeth and Otto Premingers’ Saint Joan (starring Jean Seberg) – all representative of some of Hollywood’s finest contributors.<\/p>\n

Iconic genre actors like Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing (Horror Express), British punk era zombies in Don Sharp’s stylized 1970s cult film Psychomania, suave frontier men like Randolph Scott (Canadian Pacific), Joel McCrea (Four Faces West) and John Wayne, resolute war heroes like Robert Mitchum (The Story of G.I. Joe) or Kirk Douglas (The Heroes of Telemark) – and the equally mesmerizing women, pitched against incredible odds – like Ingrid Bergman in Lewis Milestone’s Arch of Triumph, Anne Bancroft in Allan Dwan’s The Restless Breed or the still living legend Kim Novak opposite Frank Sinatra’s addicted character in The Man with the Golden Arm – all immortalized across decades of enduring film<\/p>\n

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ABOUT EAGLE ROCK PICTURES https:\/\/eaglerockpictures.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

About Eagle Rock Pictures<\/p>\n

Eagle Rock Pictures is a leader in the licensing, marketing, and distribution of motion pictures across all media platforms. Leveraging an extensive global sales and distribution network, the company delivers films of all genres and formats to entertainment markets worldwide. Eagle Rock maintains long-standing partnerships with broadcasters and independent distributors around the world, ensuring strategic success for every acquisition, and actively welcomes new partners who share its vision for bringing exceptional films to audiences everywhere.<\/p>\n

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Background on Ignite Films and Eagle Rock Pictures’ three previous releases:<\/p>\n

Ignite Films<\/a>, the Dutch company formed by Jan Willem Bosman Jansen, has lived up to its motto, “Classics for the Future,” by acquiring classics film packages and copyrights, and distributing the titles through creative and far-reaching deals. Since 2016, Lionsgate has handled worldwide distribution of Ignite Films’ film catalogue. The 4K Ultra HD restoration of Invaders From Mars was the first title to be manufactured and distributed by Ignite Films<\/a> itself, along with Eagle Rock Pictures. <\/p>\n

Their 70th<\/sup> Anniversary 4K UHD restoration and release of Invaders From Mars was met with universal acclaim from fans and critics worldwide, and was honored with many awards, including the 2024 SATURN Award® for Best Classic Film Home Media Release. The release also won the Best Rediscovery of a Forgotten Film from the Il Cinema Ritrovato DVD Awards ®2023 and the Hollywood Professional Association’s Inaugural Jury Award® for Outstanding Achievement in Restoration.<\/p>\n

Director William Cameron Menzies’ Invaders From Mars was included as one of the twenty-five films selected in December 2024 by the National Film Preservation Board to be added to the Library of Congress National Film Registry due to their cultural, historic, or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation’s film heritage. Invaders From Mars was restored by Ignite Films in collaboration with the George Eastman Museum, National Film and Sound Archive of Australia and the UCLA Film & Television Archive.<\/p>\n

Last year, Ignite Films and Eagle Rock Pictures also released their enhanced restoration of the acclaimed 1945 war movie The Story of G.I. Joe starring Burgess Meredith and Robert Mitchum, which earned four Academy Award® nominations, including Mitchum’s only acting nomination as Best Supporting Actor. In 2009 The Story of G.I. Joe was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.<\/p>\n

Their latest release was the 4K UHD restoration of Re-Animator, which is the second foray into sci-fi horror classic films for Ignite Films<\/a> and <\/a>Eagle Rock Pictures<\/a>. Re-Animator was nominated for a <\/a>2026 <\/a>SATURN Award® for Best Classic Film Home Media Release <\/a>In celebration of its 40th Anniversary, Re-Animator<\/a> <\/a>returns, and for the first time ever, in a stunning 4K UHD restoration, approved by producer Brian Yuzna. The restoration brings new life to this horror classic, based on H.P. Lovecraft's twisted tale. Fans can choose from <\/a>four editions<\/a>, exclusively at Ignite-Films.com, all of <\/a>which include <\/a>Newly Produced Bonus Features and Legacy Bonus Features. Up next after, The Big Combo, is the 4K restoration of Bride of Re-Animator coming in June 2026!<\/p>\n

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