# Eclipse Series 5: The First Films of Samuel Fuller — Criterion Blu-ray

Eclipse Series 5: The First Films of Samuel Fuller is a Criterion Blu-ray collection of three early films directed by Fuller: I Shot Jesse James, The Baron of Arizona, and The Steel Helmet. It brings together a western, a swindler story, and a Korean War drama, with an essay by film critic Nick Pinkerton listed as included.

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- Price: 29.98 USD
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## At a glance

- Includes three early Samuel Fuller films spanning western, crime, and war-drama territory.
- The Steel Helmet is described as Fuller’s Korean War film, with themes of moral and racial identity.
- The listing says the set includes an essay by film critic Nick Pinkerton.

## Pros

- Combines three distinct films from Fuller’s early directing career in one Blu-ray collection.
- The films cover varied genres, from the Robert Ford story to a swindler tale and a Korean War drama.
- The supplied description identifies an accompanying Nick Pinkerton essay.

## Specifications

### Disc and films
- Media format: Blu-ray
- Director: Samuel Fuller
- Films: I Shot Jesse James \(1949\), The Baron of Arizona \(1950\), The Steel Helmet \(1951\)
- Total run time: 4 hours and 22 minutes
- MPAA rating: NR \(Not Rated\)
- Studio: The Criterion Collection
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 1 x 1 x 1 inches; 4.64 ounces
### Release details
- Release date: October 13, 2026
- Actor listed: Vincent Price

## Before you buy

- The listing gives a total run time but does not specify individual film runtimes or technical disc details such as resolution, audio options, subtitles, or special features beyond the essay.

## A good fit for

- Samuel Fuller viewers looking for three of his early films in one collection.
- Classic-film collectors interested in westerns, crime stories, and Korean War dramas.
- Viewers interested in Criterion releases accompanied by film criticism.

## Less suited to

- Buyers seeking a release with confirmed resolution, audio, subtitle, or restoration details, which are not provided here.

## Customer feedback

The supplied aggregate rating is uniformly positive, but it represents only a small number of ratings and provides no written feedback. It offers limited guidance about picture quality, presentation, or how well the collection suits a particular viewer.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which films are included?
The set lists I Shot Jesse James \(1949\), The Baron of Arizona \(1950\), and The Steel Helmet \(1951\).
### Who directed the films?
The listed director is Samuel Fuller.
### Is an essay included?
The product description says the collection includes an essay by film critic Nick Pinkerton.
### What is the total run time?
The listed total run time is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

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