One of the DVD format’s most impressive audio demonstrations is coming to Blu-ray Disc for the first time on June 7 when Sony Pictures Home Entertainment releases the German U-Boat epic, Das Boot.
Sony has remastered both the theatrical and 60-minute longer director’s cut for Blu-ray and will include both versions in a two-disc set. In addition, Das Boot on Blu-ray will feature nearly 3 hours of all-new bonus features highlighted by a retrospective documentary with director Wolfgang Petersen.
Das Boot will be presented on Blu-ray in 1080p video and 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio. The complete suite of bonus features is as follows:
- Wolfgang Petersen-Back To The Boat
- Going Deeper:
- Maria’s Take
- The Perfect Boat
- Captain’s Tour
- Rooms Overview
- Entry Conning Tower
- Torpedo Room & Crew Quarters
- Captains & Officers Rooms
- The Control Room
- Petty Officers Room & Galley
- Diesel & Electric Motor Rooms
- Historical Material
- Behind the Scenes (1981)
- Battle of the Atlantic (1983)
- Director’s Commentary ?with Wolfgang Petersen
Click here to pre-order Das Boot on Blu-ray for $24.49 at Amazon.com (30% off the $34.95 list price).
