88 Films is releasing Domenico Paolella’s Gardenia (1979) on Blu-ray in January. The Italian crime thriller stars Franco Califano as a respected Rome organized crime figure battling a new drug syndicate for control of the city’s criminal territory.
The release joins 88 Films’ “The Italian Collection” line and presents the film with dual language options alongside new interviews with key contributors to the production.
Release Overview
The Blu-ray arrives as spine #92 in 88 Films’ “The Italian Collection” line. It’s housed on single BD-50 disc. It includes a slipcover with the original pressing and features a reversible sleeve with new artwork by Joel Robinson.
Video and Audio Specs
The release is presented in 1080p with a 2.35:1 aspect ratio. The high-definition transfer includes both the original English and Italian audio tracks. The disc is Region B-locked.
Bonus Features
The disc includes the following special features:
- Audio commentary with Italian cinema experts Eugenio Ercolani and Nanni Cobretti
- Gino of All Trades – An interview with writer Gino Capone
- Who Framed the Caliph? – An interview with cinematographer Sergio Rubini
- Pac Men – An interview with Italian cinema expert Eugenio Ercolani
- Reversible sleeve featuring new art by Joel Robinson
Release Date and Availability
Gardenia releases January 19, 2026. It is currently available to pre-order.
Gardenia is part of 88 Films’ January 2026 releases, which also includes On the Run (1988), Devil Times Five (1974), The Delightful Forest (1972), and Secret Service of the Imperial Court (1984).
