Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has officially announced that the musical favorite 1776 from director Peter H. Hunt will be available to own for the first time on 4K UHD Blu-Ray on May 31, 2022 in celebration of the film’s 50th anniversary. The film has an impressive ensemble including William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, Ken Howard, Donald Madden, Blythe Danner, John Cullum, Roy Poole, David Ford and Virginia Vestoff. The new 4K disc has been remastered in 4K resolution and features both the 165-minute Director’s Cut and the 167-minute Extended Cut. The disc is presented with Dolby Vision and includes all-new Dolby Atmos audio as well as 5.1 audio. The release will also include a Blu-Ray disc with the Theatrical Cut and Laserdisc Version of the film for a grand total of four ways to watch the film. Get additional details below!
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.
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
This release will initially include a limited edition o-ring, featuring the film’s original poster art.
Before we let you go, we have officially launched our merch store! Check out all of our amazing apparel when you click here and type in GVN15 at checkout for a 15% discount!
Make sure to check out our podcasts each week including Geek Vibes Live, Top 10 with Tia, Wrestling Geeks Alliance and more! For major deals and money off on Amazon, make sure to use our affiliate link!
Dillon is most comfortable sitting around in a theatre all day watching both big budget and independent movies.
