Lawrence of Arabia gets individual 4K release in June

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The 1962 film “Lawrence of Arabia“ is finally getting an individual 4K UHD Blu-ray “60th Anniversary Limited Edition” SteelBook release on June 7th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.  This film had previously been released on the 4K format as part of a box set and this will mark the first time it has been available outside of that set as an individual release.

The film, a winner of 7 Academy Awards (“Oscars”), directed by David Lean, starred Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins, Jose Ferrer, Anthony Quayle, Claude Rains, Arthur Kennedy, Omar Sharif, and Peter O’Toole.

This has been “fully restored from the original camera negative.”  The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.20:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound.  It also includes a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround lossless mix as well.  NOTE: The film is split up across 2 discs for both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray versions. Speaking of which, the release comes in the form of a “combo pack” meaning it includes its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital code (copy) of the film.

You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder over at Amazon.  The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.

  • Unused International Prologue (on 4K only)

Blu-ray Extras:

  • Secrets of Arabia: Feature-Length Picture-in-Graphics Track
  • Peter O’Toole Revisits Lawrence of Arabia
  • Making of Lawrence of Arabia Documentary
  • Deleted Balcony Scene with Introduction by Anne V. Coates
  • The Lure of the Desert: Martin Scorsese on Lawrence of Arabia
  • A Conversation with Steven Spielberg
  • Wind, Sand and Star: The Making of a Classic (1963 & 1970 Versions)
  • Maan, Jordan: The Camels Are Cast
  • In Search of Lawrence
  • Romance of Arabia
  • King Hussein Visits Lawrence of Arabia Set
  • In Love with the Desert Documentary
  • Lawrence at 50: A Classic Restored
  • Archival Interviews
    • Steven Spielberg on Lawrence of Arabia
    • William Friedkin on Lawrence of Arabia
    • Sydney Pollack on Lawrence of Arabia
  • New York Premiere Footage
  • Advertising Campaigns
  • Vintage Trailers & TV Spots

Further below, after the break, you can find the official announcement about this film coming to 4K along with another David Lean film (“The Bridge on the River Kwai“) that I will be covering individually in its own news story.

 

 

PRESS RELEASE:

 

TWO ICONIC DAVID LEAN CLASSICS CELEBRATE THEIR ANNIVERSARIES ON 4K ULTRA HD™

 

BOTH AVAILABLE AS INDIVIDUAL LIMITED EDITION
4K ULTRA HD STEELBOOKS JUNE 7TH

 

SYNOPSES

LAWRENCE OF ARABIA
Celebrating its 60th anniversary. Winner of 7 Academy Awards® including Best Picture of 1962, LAWRENCE OF ARABIA stands as one of the most timeless and essential motion picture masterpieces. The greatest achievement of its legendary, Oscar®-winning director, David Lean (1962, Lawrence of Arabia; 1957 The Bridge on the River Kwai), the film stars Peter O’Toole — in his career-making performance — as T.E. Lawrence, the audacious World War I British army officer who heroically united rival Arab desert tribes and led them to war against the mighty Turkish Empire. Nominated for 10 Academy Awards in 1962, LAWRENCE OF ARABIA won seven, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography [Color], Best Art Direction-Set Decoration [Color], Best Film Editing, Best Music [Score] and Best Sound.

 

THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI
Celebrating its 65th anniversary. When British POWs build a vital railway bridge in enemy-occupied Burma, Allied commandos are assigned to destroy it in David Lean’s epic World War II adventure THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI. Spectacularly produced, THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI captured the imagination of the public and won seven 1957 Academy Awards®, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Alec Guinness), and Best Director. Even its theme song, an old WWII whistling tune, the Colonel Bogey March, became a massive hit. THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI continues today as one of the most memorable cinematic experiences of all time.

 

LAWRENCE OF ARABIA DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS

LAWRENCE OF ARABIA 4K ULTRA HD DISCS

  • Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, fully restored from the original camera negative
    • Feature split across two 4K Ultra HD discs
  • Dolby Atmos + 5.1 audio

LAWRENCE OF ARABIA BLU-RAY FEATURE DISC

  • Feature presented in high definition, sourced from the 4K master
  • 5.1 audio
  • Special Feature:
    • Secrets of Arabia: Feature-Length Picture-in-Graphics Track

LAWRENCE OF ARABIA BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURE DISC

  • Peter O’Toole Revisits Lawrence of Arabia
  • Making of Lawrence of Arabia Documentary
  • Deleted Balcony Scene with Introduction by Anne V. Coates
  • The Lure of the Desert: Martin Scorsese on Lawrence of Arabia
  • A Conversation with Steven Spielberg
  • Wind, Sand and Star: The Making of a Classic (1963 & 1970 Versions)
  • Maan, Jordan: The Camels Are Cast
  • In Search of Lawrence
  • Romance of Arabia
  • King Hussein Visits Lawrence of Arabia Set
  • In Love with the Desert Documentary
  • Lawrence at 50: A Classic Restored
  • Archival Interviews
    • Steven Spielberg on Lawrence of Arabia
    • William Friedkin on Lawrence of Arabia
    • Sydney Pollack on Lawrence of Arabia
  • New York Premiere Footage
  • Advertising Campaigns
  • Vintage Trailers & TV Spots

 

THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS

THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI 4K ULTRA HD DISC

  • Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, fully restored from the original camera negative
  • Dolby Atmos + 5.1 + original monaural audio

THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI BLU-RAY DISC

  • Feature presented in high definition, sourced from the 4K master
  • 5.1 audio
  • Special Features:
    • Crossing the Bridge: Picture-in-Picture Graphics Track
    • Making of The Bridge on the River Kwai
    • The Steve Allen Show with William Holden & Alec Guinness
    • The Bridge on the River Kwai Premiere Narrated by William Holden
    • “Rise and Fall of a Jungle Giant” Featurette
    • USC Short Film Introduced by William Holden
    • An Appreciation by Filmmaker John Milius
    • Photo Gallery
    • Theatrical Trailers
LAWRENCE OF ARABIA CREDITS

Directed By: David Lean
Produced by: Sam Spiegel
Screenplay by: Robert Bolt and Michael Wilson
Cast: Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins, Jose Ferrer, Anthony Quayle, Claude Rains, Arthur Kennedy, Omar Sharif, Peter O’Toole

THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI CREDITS

Directed by: David Lean
Produced by: Sam Spiegel
Based on the Novel by: Pierre Boulle
Screenplay by: Carl Foreman and Michael Wilson
Cast: William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Sessue Hayakawa, James Donald, Ann Sears, Geoffrey Horne

LAWRENCE OF ARABIA SPECS

Run Time: Approx. 226 minutes
Rating: PG
4K UHD Feature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 2.20:1
4K UHD Feature Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Compatible) | English 5.1 DTS-HD MA

THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI SPECS

Run Time: Approx. 161 minutes
Rating: PG for mild war violence
4K UHD Feature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 2.55:1
4K UHD Feature Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Compatible) | English 5.1 DTS-HD MA | English Mono DTS-HD MA

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