Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I take a look at Daniel (1983), included in Directed by Sidney Lumet: Volume Two, released on Blu-ray by Imprint Films as part of their Limited Edition hardbox set.
Directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Timothy Hutton, Daniel is a powerful and emotionally complex political drama that explores the long shadow of one of America’s most controversial historical cases.
Based on the novel The Book of Daniel by E.L. Doctorow, the film follows a young man grappling with the legacy of his parents — executed in the 1950s for alleged espionage — as he searches for truth, identity, and meaning in a turbulent political era.
🔗 Where to Buy
📀 Imprint Films (Box Set):
https://viavision.com.au/products/directed-by-sidney-lumet-volume-two
🎬 About the Film
Daniel is one of Lumet’s more introspective and politically charged works, focusing less on external drama and more on emotional and ideological conflict.
The film explores:
🔹 The impact of political injustice on families
🔹 Truth vs perception in historical events
🔹 Identity shaped by trauma and legacy
🔹 1960s protest culture and generational divide
🔹 The psychological toll of unresolved history
Rather than presenting a straightforward narrative, the film moves between past and present — creating a layered and often unsettling portrait of memory and belief.
💿 About the Blu-ray Release
As part of Imprint’s Limited Edition hardbox (1500 copies), Daniel includes:
🔹 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray
🔹 Original LPCM 2.0 mono audio
🔹 New audio commentary by Adrian Martin
🔹 Archival interview with Sidney Lumet & Timothy Hutton
🔹 Theatrical trailer
It sits alongside other films like The Wiz, Daniel, A Stranger Among Us, Critical Care, and Gloria — making this a deep-dive into Lumet’s later career rather than his most famous titles.
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“Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.”
In this video, I take a look at Daniel (1983), included in Directed by Sidney Lumet: Volume Two, released on Blu-ray by Imprint Films as part of their Limited Edition hardbox set.
Directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Timothy Hutton, Daniel is a powerful and emotionally complex political drama that explores the long shadow of one of America’s most controversial historical cases.
Based on the novel The Book of Daniel by E.L. Doctorow, the film follows a young man grappling with the legacy of his parents — executed in the 1950s for alleged espionage — as he searches for truth, identity, and meaning in a turbulent political era.
🔗 Where to Buy
📀 Imprint Films (Box Set):
https://viavision.com.au/products/directed-by-sidney-lumet-volume-two
🎬 About the Film
Daniel is one of Lumet’s more introspective and politically charged works, focusing less on external drama and more on emotional and ideological conflict.
The film explores:
🔹 The impact of political injustice on families
🔹 Truth vs perception in historical events
🔹 Identity shaped by trauma and legacy
🔹 1960s protest culture and generational divide
🔹 The psychological toll of unresolved history
Rather than presenting a straightforward narrative, the film moves between past and present — creating a layered and often unsettling portrait of memory and belief.
💿 About the Blu-ray Release
As part of Imprint’s Limited Edition hardbox (1500 copies), Daniel includes:
🔹 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray
🔹 Original LPCM 2.0 mono audio
🔹 New audio commentary by Adrian Martin
🔹 Archival interview with Sidney Lumet & Timothy Hutton
🔹 Theatrical trailer
It sits alongside other films like The Wiz, Daniel, A Stranger Among Us, Critical Care, and Gloria — making this a deep-dive into Lumet’s later career rather than his most famous titles.
🙌 Support Man v Film
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youtube.com/channel/UCpMZc4FLgNug2j3qWi2FaNg/join
🔹 Prefer Patreon? Join for just £1 / $1 / €1:
patreon.com/manvfilm
👍 Enjoyed the Video?
💬 Is Daniel one of Lumet’s most underrated films?
💬 Do you prefer these deeper cuts or his more famous classics?
🔁 Like, Share & Subscribe to support the channel.
⚖️ Fair Use Disclaimer
“Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.”
