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Bridge on the River Kwai (The) (Blu-ray) (1957)
It spans a whole new world of entertainment!Director: David Lean
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:"Crossing the Bridge" picture-in-picture track [1080p]
"The Making of the Bridge on the River Kwai" documentary (53:03)
"The Steve Allen Show with William Holden and Alec Guiness" featurette (6:30)
"The Bridge on the River Kwai Premiere narrated by William Holden" featurette (1:50) [1080p]
"The Rise and Fall of a Jungle Giant" featurette (6:13)
USC Short Film introduced by William Holden (15:52)
"An Appreciation by filmmaker John Milius" featurette (8:06)
Photo Gallery Montage (7:28)
Trailers [1080p]
- Theatrical Trailer (3:23)
- Re-release (Academy Awards) Trailer (3:08)
Previews
- "The Treasures of Columbia Classics" (3:34)
- "TCM Classic Film Festival Trailer" (1:02) [1080i]
- "Tommy" (3:03) [1080p]
- "Midnight Express" (1:29) [1080p]
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Subtitles:Chinese (Traditional), English, English HoH, French, Korean, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish (Latin), Thai
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Aspect Ratio:2.55:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Portuguese (Brazilian) DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Spanish (Latin) Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Extras are in 480i except where noted.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
"Crossing the Bridge" picture-in-picture track [1080p]
"The Making of the Bridge on the River Kwai" documentary (53:03)
"The Steve Allen Show with William Holden and Alec Guiness" featurette (6:30)
"The Bridge on the River Kwai Premiere narrated by William Holden" featurette (1:50) [1080p]
"The Rise and Fall of a Jungle Giant" featurette (6:13)
USC Short Film introduced by William Holden (15:52)
"An Appreciation by filmmaker John Milius" featurette (8:06)
Photo Gallery Montage (7:28)
Trailers [1080p]
- Theatrical Trailer (3:23)
- Re-release (Academy Awards) Trailer (3:08)
Previews
- "The Treasures of Columbia Classics" (3:34)
- "TCM Classic Film Festival Trailer" (1:02) [1080i]
- "Tommy" (3:03) [1080p]
- "Midnight Express" (1:29) [1080p]
BD-Live
DISC TWO (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:Chinese (Traditional), English, English HoH, French, Korean, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish (Latin), Thai
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Aspect Ratio:2.55:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Portuguese (Brazilian) DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Spanish (Latin) Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Digibook
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Notes:Extras are in 480i except where noted.
Extras include optional English, Portuguese, Spanish subtitles.
Packaged in a 32-page digibook case with 11 lobby card reprints. -
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Extras:"Crossing the Bridge" picture-in-picture track [1080p]
"The Making of the Bridge on the River Kwai" documentary (53:03)
"The Steve Allen Show with William Holden and Alec Guiness" featurette (6:30)
"The Bridge on the River Kwai Premiere narrated by William Holden" featurette (1:50) [1080p]
"The Rise and Fall of a Jungle Giant" featurette (6:13)
USC Short Film introduced by William Holden (15:52)
"An Appreciation by filmmaker John Milius" featurette (8:06)
Photo Gallery Montage (7:28)
Trailers [1080p]
- Theatrical Trailer (3:23)
- Re-release (Academy Awards) Trailer (3:08)
Previews
- "The Treasures of Columbia Classics" (3:34)
- "TCM Classic Film Festival Trailer" (1:02) [1080i]
- "Tommy" (3:03) [1080p]
- "Midnight Express" (1:29) [1080p]
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Subtitles:Chinese (Traditional), English, English HoH, French, Korean, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish (Latin), Thai
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Aspect Ratio:2.55:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Portuguese (Brazilian) DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Spanish (Latin) Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Extras are in 480i except where noted.
Extras include optional English, Portuguese, Spanish subtitles. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:"Crossing the Bridge" picture-in-picture track
"The Making of the Bridge on the River Kwai" documentary (53:03)
"The Steve Allen Show with William Holden and Alec Guiness" featurette (6:30)
"The Bridge on the River Kwai Premiere narrated by William Holden" featurette (1:50) (1080p)
"The Rise and Fall of a Jungle Giant" featurette (6:13)
USC Short Film introduced by William Holden (15:52)
"An Appreciation by filmmaker John Milius" featurette (8:06)
Photo Gallery Montage (7:28)
Trailers
- Theatrical Trailer (3:23) (1080p)
- Re-release (Academy Awards) Trailer (3:07) (1080p)
BD-Live -
Subtitles:Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German and Turkish
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Aspect Ratio:2.55:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:"Crossing the Bridge" picture-in-picture track
"The Making of the Bridge on the River Kwai" documentary (53:03)
"The Steve Allen Show with William Holden and Alec Guiness" featurette (6:30)
"The Bridge on the River Kwai Premiere narrated by William Holden" featurette (1:50) (1080p)
"The Rise and Fall of a Jungle Giant" featurette (6:13)
USC Short Film introduced by William Holden (15:52)
"An Appreciation by filmmaker John Milius" featurette (8:06)
Photo Gallery Montage (7:28)
Trailers
- Theatrical Trailer (3:23) (1080p)
- Re-release (Academy Awards) Trailer (3:07) (1080p)
BD-Live -
Subtitles:Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German and Turkish
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Aspect Ratio:2.55:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:"Crossing the Bridge" picture-in-picture track [1080p]
"The Making of the Bridge on the River Kwai" documentary (53:03)
"The Steve Allen Show with William Holden and Alec Guiness" featurette (6:30)
"The Bridge on the River Kwai Premiere narrated by William Holden" featurette (1:50) [1080p]
"The Rise and Fall of a Jungle Giant" featurette (6:13)
USC Short Film introduced by William Holden (15:52)
"An Appreciation by filmmaker John Milius" featurette (8:06)
Photo Gallery Montage (7:28)
Trailers [1080p]
- Theatrical Trailer (3:23)
- Re-release (Academy Awards) Trailer (3:08)
Previews
- "The Treasures of Columbia Classics" (3:34)
- "TCM Classic Film Festival Trailer" (1:02) [1080i]
- "Tommy" (3:03) [1080p]
- "Midnight Express" (1:29) [1080p]
BD-Live -
Subtitles:Chinese (Traditional), English, English HoH, French, Korean, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish (Latin), Thai
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Aspect Ratio:2.55:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Portuguese (Brazilian) DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Spanish (Latin) Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Extras are in 480i except where noted.
Extras include optional English, Portuguese, Spanish subtitles. -
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Subtitles:English, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (Traditional), Thai
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Aspect Ratio:2.55:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:"Crossing the Bridge" picture-in-picture track
"The Making of the Bridge on the River Kwai" documentary (53:03)
"The Steve Allen Show with William Holden and Alec Guiness" featurette (6:30)
"The Bridge on the River Kwai Premiere narrated by William Holden" featurette (1:50) (1080p)
"The Rise and Fall of a Jungle Giant" featurette (6:13)
USC Short Film introduced by William Holden (15:52)
"An Appreciation by filmmaker John Milius" featurette (8:06)
Photo Gallery Montage (7:28)
Trailers
- Theatrical Trailer (3:23) (1080p)
- Re-release (Academy Awards) Trailer (3:07) (1080p)
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Subtitles:Danish, English, English HoH, Finnish, Hindi, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.55:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Spanish (Castilian) DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Italian title: "Il ponte sul fiume Kwai"
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Extras:"Crossing the Bridge" picture-in-picture track
"The Making of the Bridge on the River Kwai" documentary (53:03)
"The Steve Allen Show with William Holden and Alec Guiness" featurette (6:30)
"The Bridge on the River Kwai Premiere narrated by William Holden" featurette (1:50) (1080p)
"The Rise and Fall of a Jungle Giant" featurette (6:13)
USC Short Film introduced by William Holden (15:52)
"An Appreciation by filmmaker John Milius" featurette (8:06)
Photo Gallery Montage (7:28)
Trailers
- Theatrical Trailer (3:23) (1080p)
- Re-release (Academy Awards) Trailer (3:07) (1080p)
BD-Live -
Subtitles:Danish, English, English HoH, Finnish, Hindi, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.55:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Spanish (Castilian) DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:"Crossing the Bridge" picture-in-picture track
"The Making of the Bridge on the River Kwai" documentary (53:03)
"The Steve Allen Show with William Holden and Alec Guiness" featurette (6:30)
"The Bridge on the River Kwai Premiere narrated by William Holden" featurette (1:50) (1080p)
"The Rise and Fall of a Jungle Giant" featurette (6:13)
USC Short Film introduced by William Holden (15:52)
"An Appreciation by filmmaker John Milius" featurette (8:06)
Photo Gallery Montage (7:28)
Trailers
- Theatrical Trailer (3:23) (1080p)
- Re-release (Academy Awards) Trailer (3:07) (1080p)
BD-Live -
Subtitles:Danish, English, English HoH, Finnish, Hindi, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.55:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Spanish (Castilian) DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Spanish title: "El Puente Sobre El Rio Kwai"
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Extras:"Crossing the Bridge" picture-in-picture track
"The Making of the Bridge on the River Kwai" documentary (53:03)
"The Steve Allen Show with William Holden and Alec Guiness" featurette (6:30)
"The Bridge on the River Kwai Premiere narrated by William Holden" featurette (1:50) (1080p)
"The Rise and Fall of a Jungle Giant" featurette (6:13)
USC Short Film introduced by William Holden (15:52)
"An Appreciation by filmmaker John Milius" featurette (8:06)
Photo Gallery Montage (7:28)
Trailers
- Theatrical Trailer (3:23) (1080p)
- Re-release (Academy Awards) Trailer (3:07) (1080p)
BD-Live -
Subtitles:Danish, English, English HoH, Finnish, Hindi, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.55:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Spanish (Castilian) DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Part of the Sony Classics Collection, initial release comes with Slipcover and has spine number #2.
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OVERALL: Draw
Only minor language differences.
Do note the Hong Kong "Mastered in 4K" release has no extras.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL America- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (161:28).
- Blu-ray ALL Collector's Edition America- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (161:28).
- Blu-ray ALL Canada- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (161:28).
- Blu-ray ALL Germany- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (161:28).
- Blu-ray ALL Holland- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (161:28).
- Blu-ray ALL Hong Kong- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (161:28).
- Blu-ray ALL Mastered in 4K Hong Kong- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (161:28).
- Blu-ray ALL Collector's Edition Italy- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (161:28).
- Blu-ray ALL Collector's Edition Scandinavia- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (161:28).
- Blu-ray ALL Spain- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (161:28).
- Blu-ray ALL Collector's Edition United Kingdom- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (161:28).
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Comparison added by Anthony_DiPaola on 23/04/11
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 22/10/17UPDATE LOG:
23/04/11: Initial entry.
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08/06/14: Added Dutch, German and UK releases.
24/12/14: Addition of the Hong Kong release.
22/10/17: Added US single, Italy, Spain, Scandinavia.
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