Then, I put in THE WAGES OF FEAR, Criterion's first DVD release of this classic drama. Yes, I've read that the new release is a much better print. This one, while overall fine, does have more than a few instances of scratches and damage.
I saw this film once when I took a film class on world cinema back in the 1970s and never since, so it was great reliving it. Great movie that takes its time to establish mood and relationships. And infinitely superior to Friedkin's SORCERER.