The Hit Revolution Musical 1776 Gets a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Upgrade for its 50th Anniversary May 31st

Peter H. Hunt's 1776 starring William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, and Ken Howard will be getting a 50th Anniversary 4K Edition on May 31st.  

The film is based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and this 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release will include both the 165-minute Director's Cut and the 167-minute Extended Cut presented in Dolby Vision/HDR with a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. The edition will also include the 1972 theatrical cut in HD as well as the 1992 Laserdisc cut in SD on Blu-ray.

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: 50th Anniversary Director's Cut - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
 

4K UHD Release Info:

DISC 1: 4K BLU-RAY

• PREVIOUSLY RESTORED IN 4K
• DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATIONS OF TWO VERSIONS OF THE FILM
• NEW DOLBY ATMOS TRACK + 5.1 audio
• Includes both the 165-minute Director's Cut and the 167-minute Extended Cut

DISC 2: BLU-RAY

• Includes both the 165-minute Director's Cut and the 167-minute Extended Cut
• Both versions presented in High Definition with 5.1 audio
• 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

DISC 3: BLU-RAY

• 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

Pre-Order your copy here.