It's a really intricate character study that entertains like a mo-fo. The DVD doesn't shine quite as brightly, but still has a little bit of luster. The anamorphic picture is nice in spots, but shows a bit of wear in others. There's patches of excessive grain, color loss and source damage, but it looks good for the most part. It looks pretty good for a 1973 film, really.
Dialogue is clear - there's no distortion to be heard.
Also included on this DVD is the trailer and, joy of joys, a commentary track with writer, director and produced Larry Cohen. Cohen is a true genre pioneer. He's a bit off on this track, but he does provide some interesting insights into the origin of the film, working for AIP and how the film came together. It's not a commentary I'd say you MUST hear, but it's definitely worth a listen. Black Caesar is a really good film.