The brutalized corpse of a Roman prostitute is found along the banks of the Tiber River. The police round up a handful of possible suspects and interrogate them, one by one, each account bringing them closer to the killer. In this, his stunning debut feature - based on a story by Pier Paolo Pasolini - Bernardo Bertolucci utilizes a series of interconnected flashbacks to explore the nature of truth and the reliability of narrative. The Criterion Collection is proud to present the first realization of a legendary talent. Special Features: - New, restored high-definition digital transfer - Exclusive new video interview with director Bernardo Bertolucci - New and improved English subtitle translation - Plus: A new essay by ?lm critic David Thompson