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Dam Busters (The) (Blu-ray) (1955)
The story of the "bombs that had to bounce" - and the air-devils who had to drop 'em!Director: Michael Anderson
OVERALL: Blu-ray B-
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Extras:DISC ONE: Dunkirk
DISC TWO: The Dam Busters
*The Film
“The Making of The Dam Busters” documentary (39:33)
“Sir Barnes Wallis” 1972 documentary (28:47)
"The Dam Busters: 617 Squadron Remembers" documentary (56:29)
“Dam Busting Weapon: Trials - 1943” footage of the bomb tests (6:38)
“Pathé News: The Dam Busters Royal Premiere” 1955 featurette (3:19)
Restoration Comparison (5:11)
Theatrical Trailer (0:54)
About Film Movement
DISC THREE: Ice Cold in Alex
DISC FOUR: The Colditz Story
DISC FIVE: Went the Day Well? -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with an essay booklet by Cullen Gallagher.
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Extras:"Dam Busters: 617 Squadron Remembers" documentary (56:28)
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Subtitles:Dutch, English HoH, Finnish, French, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Originally a JB Hi-Fi exclusive.
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Extras:DISC ONE (DVD) The Film 1.37:1
DISC TWO (DVD) The Film 1.75:1
DISC THREE (DVD) Special Features
DISC FOUR (Blu-ray) 1.37:1 & Special Features
* The Film (1.37:1 ratio)
"The Dam Busters: 617 Squadron Remembers" documentary (56:29)
“The Making of The Dam Busters” documentary (39:31)
“Restoration of a Classic” featurette (4:58)
“Pathé News: The Dam Busters Royal Premiere” 1955 featurette (3:19)
“Pathé News: The Dam Busters Re-Union” 1955 featurette (2:59)
“Dam Busting Weapon: Trials - 1943” featurette (6:36)
“Sir Barnes Wallis” 1972 documentary (28:46)
Behind the Scenes Still Gallery (20 images)
DISC FIVE (Blu-ray) 1.75:1
* The Film (1.75:1 ratio) -
Subtitles:English and German
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Aspect Ratio:Multi Aspect Ratio
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Picture Format:AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:A brand new 4K restoration.
Comes with a foldout picture of the Möhne dam, foldout poster of the Operation Chastise bombers and their crews, 5 picture post cards, and a 64-page liner notes booklet by Dan Snow, Jonathan Falconer, Andrew Dickens and vintage articles by Barnes Wallis, Bernard Charman and Michael Anderson. -
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Extras:"Dam Busters: 617 Squadron Remembers" documentary (HD) (56:28)
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Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Digitally restored.
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OVERALL: Blu-ray B
the 5-disc set offers two different aspect ratios and loads of substantial extras.
Note on aspect ratio:
The film was shot with a negative ratio of 1.37:1 but designed to be projected in Metroscope with a ratio of 1.75:1.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A Their Finest Hour: 5 British WWII Classics America- Film Movement - No cuts (125:05) minus Film Movement and Studio Canal logos.
- Blu-ray B Classics Remastered Australia- Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (125:06)
- Blu-ray B 5 Disc Collector’s Edition United Kingdom- Studio Canal - No cuts (125:05)
- Blu-ray B Special Anniversary Edition United Kingdom- Optimum Releasing - No cuts (125:27)
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Comparison added by Nigel_Badnell on 20/11/10
Comparison last updated by Eric_Cotenas on 26/03/20UPDATE LOG:
20/11/10: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
18/12/14: Added Australian release.
04/06/18: Added the 5-disc set.
26/03/20: added US
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