| Audio | Monaural |
| Subtitles | English |
| Languages | Japanese |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.33:1 |
| Color | Black and White |
| Packaging | Keep case |
| Catalog Number | SEV040 |
| Criterion Collection Series Number | 2 |
| ISBN | 0-78002-068-5 |
| Matrix (Outer Ring - Layer 1) | DVDL-060880A1 1 B03 |
| Matrix (Inner Ring - Layer 2) | DVDL-060880B1 1 A02 |
| Mastering SID Code (Outer Ring - Layer 1) | IFPI L332 |
| Mastering SID Code (Inner Ring - Layer 2) | IFPI L332 |
| Barcode | 0 37429 12172 6 |
| Distirbutor | The Criterion Collection |
| Distributor | Toho Co., Ltd. |
| Notes | This is the second release in The Criterion Collection DVD series. First printing was in 1998. Covers printed in USA. The Classic Collection is a joint venture between Home Vision Cinema and Janus Films.
The film was transferred from a new 35mm composite low-contrast print in its original aspect ratio of 1.33:1.
Special features include:
- Audio commentary by Japanese film expert Michael Jeck.
- Original US theatrical trailer
Release contained 4-page booklet with an essay by David Ehrenstein.
This version of the release is part of The Criterion Collection boxset titled "Akira Kurosawa: Four Samurai Classics" release in 2002 and contains no barcode on the cover. Early printings of the boxset included a 2002 Criterion Collection catalog. |
