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The Memphis Belle (60th Anniversary Collector's Edition)
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0823325900035
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Collector's Edition, Color, DVD-Video, Extra tracks, Full Screen, Original recording remastered, Restored, Special Edition, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: Aircraft Films
Languages: English (Original Language),
Manufacturer: Aircraft Films
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Aircraft Films
Release Date: June 15, 2004
Running Time: 275 minutes
Studio: Aircraft Films
Theatrical Release Date: 1944
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Editorial Review:
For this 2-DVD set, Aircraft Films worked with the National Archives and the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum to rebuild the best possible transfer of the William Wyler 1944 documentary. Presented here in both widescreen and normal aspect ratio, the film was rebuilt using new digital transfers from the original camera reels. The result is the best available copy of this classic presentation.
Disc two features special bonus films on the B-17, along with outtakes from the production of the film, in long form new transfers, some silent, some with sound. Overall the 2-DVD set contains over 4 1/2 hours of material.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - No Substance
Don't waste your time.It's way overpriced for the amount of content.Too much silent film that offer nothing in the way of historical info.Too short also.
Rating: - Poor quality retransfer w/ total gimmick second disc
While I enjoyed the movie "Memphis Belle" I have to say that this transfer of the film is not good. The people who made this DVD may claim that it's a superlative transfer, best ever made, 60th Anniversary Edition blah blah and that they worked with the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum on this, but I don't believe it. I've seen better transfers aired on the History Channel and that's saying something. What these people don't tell you is that their "great" transfer is put on a DVD with so much ... Read More
Rating:  - Real heroes
Excellent film, a must see!!!
Did a great job digitally remastering the original version, came out beautifully, the extra footage section has lots of cool stuff.
Basically a must for enthusiasts!!
Rating: - Best copy I've seen of a classic
The 1944 William Wyler film "Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress" is a classic. Featuring some of the most compelling footage of the war in the skies over Europe, this version is, by far, the best looking I've ever seen.
While the "widescreen" version loses the top and bottom to fit, I personally think the "fullscreen" version (both of which are provided) looks crisp and sharp. The chapter notes provided with the set explain that the opening graphics were not available in original ... Read More
Rating:  - MEMPHIS BELLE "Restored" DVD Review
I've Always LOVED This WW2 B-17 Documentary, Ever Since I First Saw It... So I was Very Excited to Hear About This NEW "Fully Restored" 2 Disk DVD Set. I Took a Chance & Quickly Ordered it... I Rate it as "OK" at Best. Not at All Worth $30. A bit Dissapointing.... Unfortunately, some Back Woods Company "Redpepper Films" did the Digital Transfer. Nope, Never Heard of 'Em... I'm Guessing they used some sort of Cheap, Outdated Digital Transfer Equipment. It's Not as Clean & Clear as it should be. ... Read More
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