The Dam Busters 4K Blu-ray

Film Movement is preparing a 4K Blu-ray release of Michael Anderson's The Dam Busters (1955), starring Richard Todd, Michael Redgrave, Ursula Jeans, Basil Sydney, and Patrick Barr. The release is scheduled to arrive on the market on January 27.

Description: An epic war story of World War II. Scientist Dr. Barnes Wallis believes World War II can be shortened by destroying the Ruhr dams, thus paralyzing the enemy's industrial nerve center. In spite of the difficulties caused by the critical situation at the time, he works steadily to perfect a special bomb of his own invention for the purpose. Air Ace Wing Commander Guy Gibson is chosen to form, train and lead the hand-picked squadron. Flying at tree-top level they cross the Rhine and attack the first dam - Moehne. The bombers seem unable to maintain the accuracy essential for success - then suddenly the masonry begins to crumble. The final attack scene inspired the attack on the Death Star in the first Star Wars film.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• PREVIOUSLY RESTORED IN 4K
• PRESENTED IN 1.75:1 ASPECT RATIO
• The Making of The Dam Busters
• Audio Commentary Track with film historians Howard S. Berger and Steve Mitchell
• Sir Barnes Wallis Documentary
• 617 Squadron Remembers
• Footage of the Bomb Tests
• The Dam Busters Royal Premiere
• Restoration comparison
• The Dam Busters Trailer
• Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature