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Rudy Tackles 4K UHD SteelBook with Dolby Vision/Atmos & New Director's Cut on November 14

Posted Sep 1, 2023 at 07:54 AM PDT by Tom Landy
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David Anspaugh's modern classic sports drama starring Sean Astin will be getting the royal 4K treatment on November 14. The release will include Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and a brand new Director's Cut (along with the Theatrical Cut).

All his life, people have told Rudy he's not good enough, not smart enough, not big enough. But nothing can stop his impossible dream of playing football for Notre Dame. From the time he's a young boy, Rudy (Sean Astin) is determined to join the Fighting Irish. But his blue collar family only laughs at his ambitions - they know Rudy will follow his father and brothers to the local steel mill. And, for four long years after high school, he does just that. But some dreams won't die, as Rudy proves when he goes to heroic, occasionally hilarious, lengths to win admission to Notre Dame. Once there, he becomes a walk-on player, serving as little more than a human tackling dummy against the starting players. Bloodied but unbeaten, Rudy wins the respect of legendary coach Ara Parseghian and the other Irish players, who give him one shot at gridiron glory. An incredible true story from the creators of Hoosiers, RUDY is an unforgettable testament to the power of dreams and the triumph of the common man.

Rudy - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook 

Rudy - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS 
"I’m so pleased to share this new version of RUDY, now in its full and intended Director's Cut presentation. It's a different movie, but in a very good way! The 4K and Atmos upgrades also perfectly enhance the experience, making this the ideal gift for RUDY fans everywhere. Never give up!” -    David Anspaugh, Director

4K ULTRA HD DISC

  • NEW: 127-minute Director’s Cut of the film
    • Also includes the original 114-minute Theatrical Cut of the film
    • Both versions of the film remastered in 4K resolution from the original camera negative and presented in 4K with Dolby Vision
    • Both versions also include all-new Dolby Atmos immersive audio mixes
    • 4K picture and Atmos sound mix approved by director David Anspaugh
  • Also includes English 5.1 for both versions + 2-channel surround for the Theatrical Cut
  • Special Features:
    • NEW: Feature Commentary with Director David Anspaugh and Screenwriter Angelo Pizzo (Director’s Cut Only)
    • NEW: 5 Additional Deleted Scenes
    • Theatrical Trailer

BLU-RAY DISC

  • Theatrical Cut presented in High Definition
  • 5.1 audio
  • Special Features:
    • Rudy: The Real Story Featurette
    •  Production Featurette
    • First Down with Sean Astin

Pre-orders for Rudy on 4K UHD Blu-ray should be available soon and here is the full press release:


CELEBRATING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE INSPIRING MODERN CLASSIC
FEATURING AN ALL-NEW DIRECTOR’S CUT OF THE FILM
IN ADDITION TO THE ORIGINAL THEATRICAL VERSION,
DEBUTING ON 4K ULTRA HD™ NOVEMBER 14TH
SYNOPSIS
All his life, people have told Rudy he's not good enough, not smart enough, not big enough. But nothing can stop his impossible dream of playing football for Notre Dame. From the time he's a young boy, Rudy (Sean Astin) is determined to join the Fighting Irish. But his blue collar family only laughs at his ambitions - they know Rudy will follow his father and brothers to the local steel mill. And, for four long years after high school, he does just that. But some dreams won't die, as Rudy proves when he goes to heroic, occasionally hilarious, lengths to win admission to Notre Dame. Once there, he becomes a walk-on player, serving as little more than a human tackling dummy against the starting players. Bloodied but unbeaten, Rudy wins the respect of legendary coach Ara Parseghian and the other Irish players, who give him one shot at gridiron glory. An incredible true story from the creators of Hoosiers, RUDY is an unforgettable testament to the power of dreams and the triumph of the common man.

DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS 
"I’m so pleased to share this new version of RUDY, now in its full and intended Director's Cut presentation. It's a different movie, but in a very good way! The 4K and Atmos upgrades also perfectly enhance the experience, making this the ideal gift for RUDY fans everywhere. Never give up!” -    David Anspaugh, Director

4K ULTRA HD DISC
  • NEW: 127-minute Director’s Cut of the film
    • Also includes the original 114-minute Theatrical Cut of the film
    • Both versions of the film remastered in 4K resolution from the original camera negative and presented in 4K with Dolby Vision
    • Both versions also include all-new Dolby Atmos immersive audio mixes
    • 4K picture and Atmos sound mix approved by director David Anspaugh
  • Also includes English 5.1 for both versions + 2-channel surround for the Theatrical Cut
  • Special Features:
    • NEW: Feature Commentary with Director David Anspaugh and Screenwriter Angelo Pizzo (Director’s Cut Only)
    • NEW: 5 Additional Deleted Scenes
    • Theatrical Trailer
BLU-RAY DISC
  • Theatrical Cut presented in High Definition
  • 5.1 audio
  • Special Features:
    • Rudy: The Real Story Featurette
    •  Production Featurette
    • First Down with Sean Astin
CAST AND CREW
Directed by: David Anspaugh
Produced By: Robert N. Fried, Cary Woods
Written By: Angelo Pizzo
Executive Producer: Lee R. Mayes
Cast: Sean Astin, Ned Beatty, Charles S. Dutton, Lili Taylor, Robert Prosky

 
SPECS
Runtime: Director’s Cut Approx. 127 minutes / Theatrical Cut Approx. 114 minutes
Rating: PG for mild language / Unrated 
4K Ultra HD Feature Picture: 4K Ultra HD: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 1.85:1
4K Ultra HD Feature Audio: Both Versions: English Dolby Atmos, English DTS-HD MA 5.1. Theatrical Version: English 2-Channel Surround
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