Goodbye, Columbus Blu-ray Arrives Nov 11 from Fun City Editions
Fun City Editions releases Larry Peerce's 1969 comedy-drama starring Richard Benjamin and Ali MacGraw with a new 4K restoration
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Goodbye, Columbus directed by Larry Peerce and starring Richard Benjamin and Ali MacGraw arrives on Blu-ray from Fun City Editions on November 11, 2025. The 1969 adaptation of Philip Roth's novella — which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Screenplay — follows a Bronx librarian and a Westchester socialite as they navigate class and family tension in late-'60s New York.
The disc is sourced from a NEW 4K restoration from the original camera negative. The package includes a new audio commentary by Bill Ackerman, a new video interview with composer Charles Fox, English subtitles and archival material. Audio and video codecs/specs are noted in the release technical sheet provided by Fun City Editions.
Goodbye, Columbus directed by Larry Peerce and starring Richard Benjamin and Ali MacGraw arrives on Blu-ray from Fun City Editions on November 11, 2025. The 1969 adaptation of Philip Roth's novella — which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Screenplay — follows a Bronx librarian and a Westchester socialite as they navigate class and family tension in late-'60s New York.
The disc is sourced from a NEW 4K restoration from the original camera negative. The package includes a new audio commentary by Bill Ackerman, a new video interview with composer Charles Fox, English subtitles and archival material. Audio and video codecs/specs are noted in the release technical sheet provided by Fun City Editions.
Special features assemble new and archival supplements alongside a first-pressing booklet with a new essay by Jim Healy and a double-sided wrap with legacy artwork. The most notable extras are the NEW 4K restoration, the new Bill Ackerman commentary, and the new interview with composer Charles Fox.
Release Contents:
- NEW 4K Restoration from the Original Camera Negative: Film image restored from original elements.
- NEW Audio Commentary by Bill Ackerman: Track with film historian Bill Ackerman.
- NEW Video Interview with Charles Fox: Conversation with the film's composer.
- Archival Video of On‑Stage Post‑Screening Conversation: Cast and crew Q&A footage.
- Image Gallery: Collection of production stills and promotional materials.
- Booklet with New Essay by Jim Healy (First Pressing Only): Printed essay included in first-run copies.
- English Subtitles: Subtitle track for the feature.
- Double‑Sided Wrap with Legacy Artwork: Alternate cover art on a reversible sleeve.
Release Date: November 11, 2025
Special features assemble new and archival supplements alongside a first-pressing booklet with a new essay by Jim Healy and a double-sided wrap with legacy artwork. The most notable extras are the NEW 4K restoration, the new Bill Ackerman commentary, and the new interview with composer Charles Fox.
Release Contents:
- NEW 4K Restoration from the Original Camera Negative: Film image restored from original elements.
- NEW Audio Commentary by Bill Ackerman: Track with film historian Bill Ackerman.
- NEW Video Interview with Charles Fox: Conversation with the film's composer.
- Archival Video of On‑Stage Post‑Screening Conversation: Cast and crew Q&A footage.
- Image Gallery: Collection of production stills and promotional materials.
- Booklet with New Essay by Jim Healy (First Pressing Only): Printed essay included in first-run copies.
- English Subtitles: Subtitle track for the feature.
- Double‑Sided Wrap with Legacy Artwork: Alternate cover art on a reversible sleeve.
Release Date: November 11, 2025
Source: Blu-ray.com