The Patriot 4K Blu-ray

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has officially announced that it will release on 4K Blu-ray Roland Emmerich's film The Patriot (2000), starring Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, and Chris Cooper. The release will be available for purchase on May 22.

Synopsis: In 1776 South Carolina, widower and legendary war hero Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson) finds himself thrust into the midst of the American Revolutionary War as he helplessly watches his family torn apart by the savage forces of the British Redcoats. Unable to remain silent, he recruits a band of reluctant volunteers, including his idealistic patriot son, Gabriel (Heath Ledger), to take up arms against the British. Fighting to protect his family's freedom and his country's independence, Martin discovers the pain of betrayal, the redemption of revenge and the passion of love.

4K BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES:

• NEW 4K DIGITAL RESTORATION OF THE FILM FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
• Theatrical Version of the Film (165 minutes)
• Director & Producer Commentary
• 7 Deleted Scenes with Commentary
• Three Featurettes:
• "The Art of War"
• "The True Patriots"
• "Visual Effects Interactive"
• Conceptual Art to Film Comparisons
• Photo Galleries
• Theatrical Trailer

BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES:

• Extended Version of the Film (175 minutes)
• Two Featurettes:
• "The Art of War"
• "The True Patriots"

4K BLU-RAY TECHNICAL SPECS:

• Feature film in 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR)
• Dolby Atmos soundtrack (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 compatible)