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Musical Favorite 1776 Celebrates its 50th Anniversary, Arriving on 4K UHD For the First Time May 31

Feb 16, 2022 Posted by in DVD/Blu-ray, Press Releases | Comments

CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MUSICAL FAVORITE

INCLUDES MULTIPLE VERSIONS OF THE FILM AND A LIMITED SLEEVE FEATURING THEATRICAL ARTWORK

AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON 4K ULTRA HD™ MAY 31ST


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.

 

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

 

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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