# The Merchant of Four Seasons \(DVD, Model 2486\)

Model: The Merchant of Four Seasons is a drama directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, following a former policeman who tries to support his family as a fruit vendor. This listing describes a single-disc, color, full-screen DVD with English subtitles.

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- Market: US
- Language: en-US
- Currency: USD
- Model: 2486
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Movies & TV
- Price: 14.98 USD
- Previous price: 29.95 USD
- Discount: 50%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T11:16:20.625Z
- Rating: 4.5 / 5
- Reviews: 22

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## At a glance

- A social drama and satire about a former policeman and war veteran supporting his family as a fruit vendor.
- Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, with Hanna Schygulla, Hans Hirschmüller and Irm Hermann.
- The listing specifies color, full-screen NTSC video and English subtitles.

## Pros

- Single-disc format and a 1 hour 28 minute runtime make the film's viewing format and length clear.
- English subtitles are specifically listed.

## Specifications

### Film
- Genre: Drama
- Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Actors: Hanna Schygulla, Hans Hirschmüller, Irm Hermann
- Contributors: Hanna Schygulla, Hans Hirschmüller, Irm Hermann, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Runtime: 1 hour and 28 minutes
- Rating: NR \(Not Rated\)
### Disc and playback
- Media format: Color, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled
- Language: English
- Number of discs: 1
- Release date: May 26, 2015
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces
### Listing details
- Model number: 2486
- Studio: Criterion Collection \(Direct\)

## A good fit for

- Viewers seeking Rainer Werner Fassbinder's social dramas and New German Cinema.
- Collectors looking for a single-disc DVD with English subtitles.

## Less suited to

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

## Customer feedback

Aggregate customer ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the top two star categories, but a smaller low-star share indicates some less favorable experiences. These ratings do not explain individual reactions, so they offer limited guidance on whether the film's social satire or DVD presentation will suit a particular viewer.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who directed The Merchant of Four Seasons?
The listing identifies Rainer Werner Fassbinder as the director.
### What playback and subtitle details are listed?
The listed media format is color, full screen, multiple formats, NTSC and subtitled. English is listed as the language and subtitle language.
### How long is the film?
The listed runtime is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

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