# The Hero \(The Criterion Collection\) DVD

The Hero \(The Criterion Collection\) is a DVD release of Satyajit Ray’s film about a movie star confronting fame and regret during an overnight train journey. The listing describes a restored 2K transfer and adds an interview, a film-scholar program, and other supplemental material.

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- Market: US
- Language: en-US
- Currency: USD
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Movies & TV
- Price: 14.98 USD
- Previous price: 29.95 USD
- Discount: 50%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T11:21:27.202Z
- Rating: 4.5 / 5
- Reviews: 35

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## At a glance

- Character study centered on film star Arindam Mukherjee and a journalist who interviews him on an overnight train.
- Listing states the DVD includes a restored 2K digital transfer.
- Supplementary material is listed as an interview with Sharmila Tagore, a program featuring film scholar Meheli Sen, an essay by Pico Iyer, and a Ray tribute to Uttam Kumar.

## Pros

- A focused feature film with a listed runtime of 1 hour and 57 minutes.
- The listed supplements add an interview, film-scholar context, an essay, and a tribute.

## Specifications

### Disc and film
- Format: NTSC
- Number of discs: 1
- Runtime: 1 hour and 57 minutes
- Color: Color
- Language: English
### Credits and edition
- Director: Satyajit Ray
- Contributors: Satyajit Ray, Sharmila Tagore, Uttam Kumar
- Actors: Sharmila Tagore, Uttam Kumar
- Studio: Criterion Collection
- Release date: February 20, 2018
### Dimensions
- Dimensions listed: 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces

## A good fit for

- Viewers interested in Satyajit Ray, Bengali cinema, or character-driven films about celebrity and self-examination.
- Collectors seeking this Criterion Collection title on DVD with supplementary features.

## Less suited to

- Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray or 4K edition rather than DVD.

## Customer feedback

Aggregate ratings lean favorable, with most ratings in the four- or five-star categories and some three-star ratings. That is a generally positive but not unanimous signal, and ratings alone do not show what viewers liked or disliked. Consider the listed film subject, DVD format, and supplements when deciding whether it suits your collection.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the film about?
The listing describes a matinee idol traveling by train to accept an award, where a journalist’s interview prompts him to reflect on his life and career.
### What extras are listed?
The listing names an interview with Sharmila Tagore, a program featuring film scholar Meheli Sen, an essay by Pico Iyer, and a 1980 tribute to Uttam Kumar by Satyajit Ray.
### Is this the DVD or Blu-ray edition?
This listing is for the DVD edition. It specifies NTSC format.

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