The Gunfighter — Criterion Collection DVD

The Criterion Collection’s The Gunfighter is a DVD starring Gregory Peck as Jimmy Ringo, a gunslinger seeking a new life. The listing describes a newly restored edition with interviews and film essays, suited to viewers interested in character-focused westerns rather than action-led ones.

At a glance

Gregory Peck plays Jimmy Ringo, an infamous gunslinger trying to leave violence behind.
The film emphasizes guilt and regret over rough-and-tumble action.
The listing describes a new 4K digital restoration and includes interviews, a video essay, audio excerpts, subtitles, and an essay.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The described bonus material adds context on director Henry King, editor Barbara McLean, and the film.
Its focus on psychological conflict offers a different kind of western for viewers who prefer character and atmosphere to sustained action.

Cons

The listing identifies this edition as DVD, so buyers seeking a Blu-ray or 4K disc should look for a different format.

Technical specifications

6 specifications

Identity and format
Brand	The Criterion Collection
Format	NTSC
Language	English
Number of discs	1

Dimensions
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces

Release
Release date	October 20, 2020

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers collecting Criterion DVDs or Gregory Peck films.
Western fans interested in a reflective, psychologically focused story and film-related extras.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray or 4K UHD disc.
Viewers primarily looking for fast-paced western action.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 291 ratings

5 stars79%79%
4 stars12%12%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars1%1%
1 star3%3%

Aggregate ratings lean positive overall, with most ratings in the five-star category, but a smaller share is distributed across lower ratings. With no written customer feedback supplied, these figures do not reveal what viewers liked or disliked. The listed restoration and extras may matter to collectors, while the DVD format is the key consideration for buyers choosing a playback format.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a 4K UHD disc?

No. The listing identifies the physical format as DVD and the media format as NTSC. It describes a new 4K digital restoration, which does not mean the disc itself is 4K UHD.

What bonus features are listed?

The listing describes an interview about Henry King and the film, a video essay on editor Barbara McLean, audio excerpts of interviews with King and McLean, English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, and an essay by K. Austin Collins.

How many discs are included?

The listing specifies one disc.