Unbroken Announced for DVD / Blu-ray Release

Unbroken follows the incredible life of Olympian and war hero Louis "Louie" Zamperini who survived in a raft for 47 days after a near-fatal plane crash during World War II—only to be caught by the Japanese navy and sent to a series of prisoner-of-war camps.  The inspirational biopic is coming to libraries on Blu-ray and DVD for patron loans on April 21, 2015 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment and Legendary Pictures. Directed by Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie, Unbroken chronicles the unbelievable true story about triumph over tribulation and the resilient power of the human spirit.

Adapted from Laura Hillenbrand's acclaimed New York Times bestseller, Unbroken is packed with exclusive bonus content that dives deeper into the life of Louie Zamperini and the legacy he left behind.  Exclusive to the Blu-ray Combo Pack are deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes interviews and a closer look at the life of the real Louie Zamperini after war and the inspiring themes of faith, resilience and the power of forgiveness.

Jolie follows up her acclaimed feature film-directing debut, In the Land of Blood and Honey, with the unbelievable true story of Zamperini, a working class kid from Torrance, California, who transformed himself from juvenile delinquent to a 1936 Olympian by channeling his defiant energy into a shocking talent for running. Louie's unfaltering determination and ferocious will then carried him through monumental tribulations during his military service and he became a true American hero.


Selected as one of American Film Institute's 2014 "Movie of the Year," Unbroken stars Jack O'Connell ('71, Starred Up) plays Louie Zamperini, heading up an international cast that includes Domhnall Gleeson (Harry Potter series), Finn Wittrock (HBO's "The Normal Heart"), Garrett Hedlund (TRON: Legacy), Jai Courtney (Divergent), John Magaro (The Box), Luke Treadaway (Clash of the Titans), Ross Anderson (The Silent Storm) and Japanese singer-songwriter Miyavi in his American acting debut.

 

The Blu-ray Combo Pack includes a Blu-ray DVD and DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet. 

• Blu-ray unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.
• DVD offers the flexibility and convenience of playing movies in more places, both at home and away.

Bonus Features Exclusively on Blu-ray

• Deleted Scenes
• Inside Unbroken - A behind-the-scenes look at the film - including The Fight of a Storyteller, The Hardiest Generation, and Fifty Years in the Making.
• Cast and Crew Concert Featuring Miyavi - Cast-member and Japanese rock star Miyavi performing a concert for the cast and crew.  
• Prison Camp Theater: Cinderella - Watch the Omori prisoners perform their version of Cinderella.   
• Louis' Path to Forgiveness - Learn about Louis' life after the war and his journey from recovery to forgiveness.

Bonus Features on Blu-ray and DVD

• The Real Louis Zamperini - Behind the scenes interviews with the late Louis Zamperini and the cast and crew.

 

FILMMAKERS Cast: Jack O'Connell, Domhnall Gleeson, Garrett Hedlund, Miyavi, Finn Wittrock, Jai Courtney, Luke Treadaway, John Magaro, Ross Anderson
Directed By: Angelina Jolie
Written By: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, Richard Lagravenese, William Nicholson
Based on the Book By: Laura Hillenbrand
Produced By: Angelina Jolie, Clayton Townsend, Matthew Baer, Erwin Stoff
Executive Produced By: Mick Garris, Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni
Director of Photography: Roger Deakins
Production Designer: Jon Hutman
Edited By: William Goldenberg, Tim Squyres
Costume Designer: Louise Frogley
Music By: Alexandre Desplat

 

 

TECHNICAL INFORMATION - Blu-ray:Street Date: April 21, 2015 (rental date)
Copyright: 2015 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Numbers: 61131444 / 61153044 (Canada)
Running Time: 2 hours 18 minutes
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Rating: PG-13 for war violence including intense sequences of brutality, and for brief language
Technical Info: English Dolby Atmos (7.1 Dolby TrueHD compatible), Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish and French Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French subtitles

 

TECHNICAL INFORMATION - DVD:Street Date: April 21, 2015 (rental date)
Copyright: 2015 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Numbers: 61131443 / 61153043 (Canada)
Running Time: 2 hours 18 minutes
Layers: Dual Layer
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Rating: PG-13 for war violence including intense sequences of brutality, and for brief language
Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish and French Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French subtitles