Le samouraï (The Criterion Collection) DVD

Le samouraï from The Criterion Collection is a DVD edition of Jean-Pierre Melville’s crime film starring Alain Delon. The listing describes a widescreen NTSC disc with English subtitles and supplements including interviews, a short documentary, a trailer, and an essay.

At a glance

The listing describes a widescreen NTSC DVD with English subtitles.
Special features listed include a high-definition digital restoration, interviews, archival interviews, a short documentary, a trailer, and an essay.
Alain Delon stars as Jef Costello in Jean-Pierre Melville’s film.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

A range of listed extras offers interviews, archival material, a short documentary, a trailer, and a film essay alongside the feature.
English subtitles are listed for the French-language film.

Cons

The listed edition is DVD, so it may not suit buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray or 4K disc.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Disc and playback
Format	NTSC, Widescreen
Number of discs	1
Runtime	1 hour and 45 minutes
Color	Color

Audio and subtitles
Language	English
Dubbed	French

Film credits
Director	Jean-Pierre Melville
Actors	Alain Delon
Contributors	Alain Delon, Jean-Pierre Melville

Edition details
Studio	Criterion Collection
Release date	November 14, 2017
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing identifies the language as English while also identifying French as the dubbed language and English subtitles. Confirm the desired audio and subtitle presentation before purchase. The feature description calls the restoration high-definition, but does not establish the DVD’s playback resolution.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers seeking Alain Delon and Jean-Pierre Melville’s film on DVD with English subtitles.
Criterion Collection buyers interested in interviews, archival features, and a film essay.

Less suited to

Buyers who require a Blu-ray or 4K edition.
Viewers who prefer fast pacing, as customer feedback describes the film’s pacing as slow.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 498 ratings

5 stars84%84%
4 stars9%9%
3 stars3%3%
2 stars1%1%
1 star3%3%

Customer feedback praises the cinematography, Alain Delon’s acting, and the film’s distinctive style, while some viewers find the pacing slow and the ending unsatisfying. That makes it a more natural fit for viewers drawn to deliberate, stylized classic cinema than for those seeking brisk pacing. The ratings are largely five-star, though a smaller share are lower, and ratings alone do not explain those differences.

Positive themes

Customers praise the cinematography and Alain Delon’s performance.
Feedback describes the film’s style as engaging and memorable.

Negative themes

Some customer feedback describes the pacing as slow, and one reported reaction calls the ending unsatisfying.

Mixed feedback

The film’s measured pace and story appeal to some viewers but may frustrate others.

Frequently asked questions

What format is this edition?

The listing describes a single-disc NTSC widescreen DVD.

Are English subtitles included?

Yes. English subtitles are listed. The language and dubbed-language fields are not fully clear about the audio presentation, so check the selected listing if that matters.

What extras are listed?

The description lists a high-definition digital restoration, interviews, archival interviews, a short documentary about Melville and Delon, a trailer, and an essay by film scholar David Thomson.