1 / 4Eclipse Series 5: The First Films of Samuel Fuller Blu-ray
Eclipse Series 5: The First Films of Samuel Fuller is a Criterion Collection Blu-ray set featuring I Shot Jesse James, The Baron of Arizona and The Steel Helmet. It brings together three early films spanning western, crime and war stories, with a film-critic essay also listed in the description.
At a glance
- Three Fuller films cover a western crime story, a land-fraud tale and a Korean War drama.
- The listing says the set includes an essay by film critic Nick Pinkerton.
- The Steel Helmet is described as a film addressing moral and racial identity and wartime experience.
Reference price: $70.90
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A three-film collection offers a compact introduction to distinct sides of Samuel Fuller's early directing work.
- The lineup spans western, crime and war genres rather than focusing on a single type of film.
- A Nick Pinkerton essay is stated as included in the product description.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Media format | Blu-ray |
|---|---|
| Director | Samuel Fuller |
| Studio | The Criterion Collection |
| Language | English |
| Listed runtime | 4 hours and 22 minutes |
| Films included | I Shot Jesse James / The Baron of Arizona / The Steel Helmet |
| Release date | 13 October 2026 |
| Dimensions listed | 2.54 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm; 131.54 Grams |
|---|
What to know before buying
- The listed release date is 13 October 2026, so confirm availability and timing if ordering before then.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Viewers exploring Samuel Fuller's early films and varied genre work.
- Criterion Collection collectors seeking three films in one Blu-ray set.
- Film students or enthusiasts interested in mid-century American westerns, crime stories and war films.
Less suited to
- Buyers specifically seeking 4K UHD, which is not the stated media format.
- Viewers looking for a single-film release rather than a three-film collection.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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The aggregate rating is entirely in the five-star category, but it is based on only two ratings and no written feedback is supplied. That is a very limited signal for judging the set. Buyers should base the decision primarily on the three-film lineup and the stated Blu-ray format.
Frequently asked questions
Which films are included?
The listing names I Shot Jesse James, The Baron of Arizona and The Steel Helmet.
What format is this collection?
The stated media format is Blu-ray, not 4K UHD.
Is an essay included?
The product description says the set includes an essay by film critic Nick Pinkerton.
How long is the listed runtime?
The product details give a total runtime of 4 hours and 22 minutes.
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