Nothing but a Man (The Criterion Collection) Blu-ray

Nothing but a Man from The Criterion Collection is a drama on a single widescreen Blu-ray. This edition lists a restored 4K digital master, director-approved, along with interviews and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

At a glance

Criterion edition of Michael Roemer's drama about a southern Black railroad worker facing prejudice and economic insecurity.
The listing describes a director-approved, restored 4K digital master and uncompressed monaural soundtrack.
Special features include a new Michael Roemer introduction, a 2004 conversation with cinematographer and coproducer Robert M. Young, and archival actor interviews.
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing are listed, alongside an essay by Gene Seymour.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Special features provide several interviews and a filmmaker introduction in addition to the feature film.
The restored master and uncompressed monaural soundtrack are specifically identified for this Blu-ray edition.
One disc and a listed runtime of 91 minutes make the edition's basic viewing format clear.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Disc and film
Genre	Drama
Format	Blu-ray, Widescreen
Runtime	1 hour and 31 minutes
Language	English
Rating	NR (Not Rated)
Number of discs	1

Credits and release
Director	Michael Roemer
Actors	Abbey Lincoln, Gloria Foster, Ivan Dixon, Julius Harris, Yaphet Kotto
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Release date	February 20, 2024

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.59 x 6.75 x 5.98 inches; 3.2 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in American cinema, civil rights-era stories, and character-focused drama.
Criterion collectors looking for a Blu-ray with interviews, an essay, and a director-approved restoration.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a 4K Ultra HD disc. The listing identifies the physical format as Blu-ray, while describing the restoration master as 4K digital.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 27 ratings

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4 stars26%26%
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Aggregate ratings skew positive, with most ratings in the four- or five-star categories and a smaller share at three stars. That offers a favorable but limited signal for this edition, not specific evidence about picture, sound, or bonus-feature quality.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a 4K Ultra HD disc?

No 4K Ultra HD disc is listed. The product format is Blu-ray, and the description says the Blu-ray uses a restored 4K digital master.

What extras are listed?

The edition lists a new Michael Roemer introduction, a 2004 conversation with Robert M. Young, archival interviews with Ivan Dixon, Abbey Lincoln, and Julius Harris, English SDH subtitles, and an essay by Gene Seymour.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

How many discs are included?

The product details list one disc.