The Hit Revolution Musical 1776 Gets a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Upgrade for its 50th Anniversary May 31st
Posted Thu Feb 17, 2022 at 03:41 PM PST by Tom Landy
Peter H. Hunt's 1776 starring William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, and Ken Howard will be getting a 50th Anniversary 4K Edition on May 31st.
The film is based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and this 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release will include both the 165-minute Director's Cut and the 167-minute Extended Cut presented in Dolby Vision/HDR with a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. The edition will also include the 1972 theatrical cut in HD as well as the 1992 Laserdisc cut in SD on Blu-ray.
1776 is a musical celebration of the founding of the United States of America based on the award-winning Broadway production! The story centers around the tough and unyielding John Adams (William Daniels), the charming and pragmatic Benjamin Franklin (Howard Da Silva), the brilliant young Thomas Jefferson (Ken Howard), and the rest of the Continental Congress. All events lead up to that most significant historical date: July 4, 1776.
1776: 50th Anniversary Director's Cut - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
4K UHD Release Info:
DISC 1: 4K BLU-RAY
- PREVIOUSLY RESTORED IN 4K
- DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATIONS OF TWO VERSIONS OF THE FILM
- NEW DOLBY ATMOS TRACK + 5.1 audio
- Includes both the 165-minute Director's Cut and the 167-minute Extended Cut
DISC 2: BLU-RAY
- Includes both the 165-minute Director's Cut and the 167-minute Extended Cut
- Both versions presented in High Definition with 5.1 audio
- Commentary with Peter H. Hunt, William Daniels & Ken Howard (Director's Cut only)
- Commentary with Peter H. Hunt and Peter Stone (Director's Cut only)
- Deleted & Alternate Scenes with Director Commentary
- 9 Screen Tests
- Teaser & Theatrical Trailers
DISC 3: BLU-RAY
- 1972 Theatrical Version of the Film (presented in HD with original mono audio)
- 1992 Laserdisc Version of the Film (presented in SD with stereo audio)
- Includes optional archival commentary featuring director Peter H. Hunt
Pre-Order your copy here.
CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MUSICAL FAVORITE
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INCLUDES MULTIPLE VERSIONS OF THE FILM AND A LIMITED SLEEVE FEATURING THEATRICAL ARTWORK AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON 4K ULTRA HD™ MAY 31ST
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1776 CREDITS
Directed By: Peter H. Hunt Produced by: Jack L. Warner Screenplay by: Peter Stone Starring: William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, Ken Howard, Donald Madden, Blythe Danner, John Cullum, Roy Poole, David Ford, Virginia Vestoff
1776 4K ULTRA HD DISC SPECS
Run Time: Approx. 165 / 167 minutes Rating: Not Rated 4K UHD Feature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 2.35:1 4K UHD Feature Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Compatible) | English 5.1 DTS-HD MA
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1776 SYNOPSIS
1776 is a musical celebration of the founding of the United States of America based on the award-winning Broadway production! The story centers around the tough and unyielding John Adams (William Daniels), the charming and pragmatic Benjamin Franklin (Howard Da Silva), the brilliant young Thomas Jefferson (Ken Howard), and the rest of the Continental Congress. All events lead up to that most significant historical date: July 4, 1776. |
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DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS
1776 4K ULTRA HD DISC
- Includes both the 165-minute Director’s Cut and the 167-minute Extended Cut
- Both versions presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, with Dolby Atmos + 5.1 audio
1776 BLU-RAY FEATURE DISC
- Includes both the 165-minute Director’s Cut and the 167-minute Extended Cut
- Both versions presented in High Definition with 5.1 audio
- Special Features:
- Commentary with Peter H. Hunt, William Daniels & Ken Howard (Director’s Cut only)
- Commentary with Peter H. Hunt and Peter Stone (Director’s Cut only)
- Deleted & Alternate Scenes with Director Commentary
- 9 Screen Tests
- Teaser & Theatrical Trailers
1776 BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURE DISC
- 1972 Theatrical Version of the Film (presented in HD with original mono audio)
- 1992 Laserdisc Version of the Film (presented in SD with stereo audio)
- Includes optional archival commentary featuring director Peter H. Hunt
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
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1776: 50th Anniversary Director's Cut - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Ultra HD)