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Tokyo Drifter (The Criterion Collection) DVD

Tokyo Drifter from The Criterion Collection is a DVD release of Seijun Suzuki’s stylized gangster film. The listing describes a 1960s crime story centered on a reformed killer pulled back into gang conflict, with an anamorphic, NTSC widescreen presentation and English subtitles.

At a glance

A Japanese gangster story about a reformed killer drawn back into conflict with a rival gang.
The listing specifies an anamorphic NTSC widescreen DVD and English subtitles.
Directed by Seijun Suzuki and released as part of The Criterion Collection.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

English subtitles are specified for viewing the film.
The listing provides the disc count, runtime, format and director, useful for comparing this release with other editions.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Disc and presentation
Format	Anamorphic, NTSC, Widescreen
Number of discs	1
Runtime	1 hour and 22 minutes

Language and credits
Language	English
Director	Seijun Suzuki
Contributors	Chieko Matsubara, Hideaki Nitani, Seijun Suzuki, Tamio Kawachi, Tetsuya Watari, Tsuyoshi Yoshida

Release and classification
MPAA rating	NR (Not Rated)
Release date	December 13, 2011
Model number	CRRN2086DVD

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

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers seeking Seijun Suzuki’s stylized gangster film on DVD.
Criterion Collection DVD buyers who want English subtitles.

Less suited to

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

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 301 ratings

5 stars79%79%
4 stars10%10%
3 stars6%6%
2 stars3%3%
1 star2%2%

The supplied evidence contains aggregate ratings but no customer-comment summary. The overall rating distribution is largely five-star, though a smaller share of ratings are lower. This gives a broad indication of reception but does not explain what customers liked or disliked about this particular DVD edition.

Frequently asked questions

What format is this release?

The listing identifies it as an anamorphic, NTSC widescreen DVD with one disc.

Are English subtitles listed?

Yes. English is listed as the subtitle language, and English is also listed under language.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

What is the film about?

The listing describes a reformed killer whose attempt to go straight is disrupted when former associates call him back to Tokyo to help fight a rival gang.