New on Blu-Ray : DAS BOOT (1981) Two-Disc Collector's Edition

The German submarine war movie, "Das Boot", is one of the great classics, nominated for 6 Oscars, including Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Director, Wolfgang Petersen, who has since moved on to big budget blockbusters like "Troy" or "The Perfect Storm". The movie is a deeply immersive experience that will give you a complete picture of what it was like to be a part of the submarine battles of the Second World War. Claustrophobic and suspenseful, thrilling and unforgettable, the movie is guaranteed to appeal to World War II enthusiasts and not just them, I dare say. The Blu-Ray release contains the theatrical cut and the director's cut (around 200 minutes long) of the movie.

Two-Disc Collector's Edition Blu-Ray Special Features :

• Commentary with Director Wolfgang Petersen
• "Back to the Boat" featurette
• Going Deeper : "Maria's Take", "The Perfect Boat - Director's Cut"
• Rooms Overview
• Behind the Scenes (1981)
• The Battle of the Atlantic (1983)

Synopsis : At the height of WWII, a young submarine crew heads out to sea on a top-secret mission that all but ensures most will never make it home alive. Ordered to patrol the Atlantic and destroy an allied armada bringing supplies to Britain, these raw recruits must band together, bracing themselves against a depth-charge assault from an unseen enemy.  Oscar ® - nominated director Wolfgang Petersen’s epic adventure deftly explores tension as pressure builds to an explosive climax, packing a visceral punch few movies can match.

Release Date : July 5, 2011

Run Time : 209 Min.

Studio/Distributor : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Rating : R for some war violence and brief language

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