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The Bridge on the River Kwai 4K Blu-ray - 60th Anniversary Edition / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray

A group of British POWs are forced to build a bridge in Burma for the Japanese. Led by Colonel Nicholson, they not only build the bridge but organise the whole building program and are proud of the final result. However, unbeknownst to the POWs, a British commando team has been given a mission to destroy it.

CAST:

• Director: David Lean
• Writers: Carl Foreman, Michael Wilson, Pierre Boulle
• Starring: William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Sessue Hayakawa, James Donald, Geoffrey Horne

SPECIAL FEATURES:

• Fully restored in 4K resolution and presented with High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Dolby Atmos audio, The Bridge on the River Kway won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (David Lean) and Best Actor (Alec Guinness).
• Crossing the Bridge: Picture-in-Picture Graphics Track
• Making of The Bridge on the River Kwai
• The Steve Allen Show with William Holden & Alec Guinness
• The Bridge on the River Kwai Premiere Narrated by William Holden
• Rise and Fall of a Jungle Giant Featurette
• USC Short Film Introduced by William Holden
• An Appreciation by Filmmaker John Milius
• Photo Gallery
• Theatrical Trailers

FEATURES:

• 161 min
• Rated PG
• Resolution: 4K (2160p)
• Aspect ratio: 2.55:1