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MPAA Rating: R Content Advisory: Violence, Graphic Violence, Strong Sexual Content, Not For Children, Adult Language Movie Release: 1978 DVD Release: 11/05/2002 Format: DVD - Soft-Matted WSE for 16x9 TV Audio Tracks: English, French Subtitles: English, French SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 29 mins Studio: Warner Home Video Total Copies: 2 Genres: Action, Drama, Crime, Psychological Drama, Crime Drama, Family Drama, Coming-of-Age

Jimmy Angelelli (Harvey Keitel) wants to be a concert pianist. Jimmy's dad, Ben Angelelli (Michael V. Gazzo), wants his son to go into the family business. So far, so banal. But the "family business" depicted in Fingers is organized crime, and therein lies the film's perverse appeal. Fingers represents the directorial debut of screenwriter James Toback, who also wrote the script. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Harvey Keitel - Jimmy Angelelli
Tisa Farrow - Carol
Jim Brown - Deems
Michael Vincente Gazzo - Ben Angelelli
Marian Seldes - Mother

James Toback's superb debut film, Fingers, one of the great little-seen films from the golden age of the '70s, comes to DVD with a superb widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. Considering that the film had been previously available in poor videotape releases only, it would be safe to say that the film has never before looked this good on home video. The picture will surprise anyone who has never seen the film on the big screen. English and French soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Mono. Subtitles are accessible in both of those languages as well. Supplemental materials include a commentary track recorded by the director. Toback proves himself to be every bit the Harvard student that he was. His words are informed, informative, and measured. Oddly he lacks the crazy passion on display throughout the film, but it is a fascinating track all the same. A short interview with Toback and star Harvey Keitel and the original trailer round out this release from Warner Bros. This is simply an excellent release for a woefully underrated film. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide