Fox and His Friends: Criterion Collection Blu-ray

Fox and His Friends from the Criterion Collection is a Blu-ray drama directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. This single-disc edition lists a 4K digital restoration and interviews alongside the feature, a notable fit for viewers interested in Fassbinder's work and film supplements.

At a glance

The listing describes a new 4K digital restoration supervised by cinematographer Michael Ballhaus, with an uncompressed monaural soundtrack.
Supplements listed include interviews with actor Harry Baer and filmmaker Ira Sachs, archival interview excerpts, a trailer and an essay by Michael Koresky.
The film is described as a cynical drama about love, exploitation and social captivity after a lottery win.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The listed interviews and archival material add context for viewers interested in the film and Fassbinder.
English subtitles are listed, alongside English-language audio.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Disc and presentation
Format	Blu-ray, Widescreen
Genre	Drama
Number of discs	1
Runtime	2 hours and 4 minutes
MPAA rating	NR (Not Rated)

Credits and language
Director	Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Actors	Harry Baer, Peter Chatel, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Language	English

Edition details
Studio	Criterion Collection
Release date	January 17, 2017
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.88 ounces
Item model number	43380377

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Fassbinder fans and viewers exploring 1970s West German cinema.
Blu-ray collectors interested in restoration and interview supplements.

Less suited to

Viewers seeking a lighthearted drama. The listing describes the film as cynical and unsparing.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 61 ratings

5 stars67%67%
4 stars17%17%
3 stars6%6%
2 stars6%6%
1 star4%4%

Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, but a smaller spread of lower star ratings means the overall reception is not uniform. The figures do not identify what viewers liked or disliked. They offer only a broad indication of reception, not a guide to picture quality or the listed supplements.

Frequently asked questions

What film is included?

The Blu-ray contains Fox and His Friends, a drama directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

What supplements are listed?

The listing names interviews with Harry Baer and Ira Sachs, excerpts from interviews with Fassbinder and composer Peer Raben, a trailer and an essay by Michael Koresky.

Does this edition include English subtitles?

Yes. English subtitles are listed.