Hellfighters - Limited Edition - Blu-Ray - Region B - [New]

In Hellfighters, the legendary embodiment of no-nonsense stoicism, John Wayne, plays heroic firefighter Chance Buckman who combats oil-field blazes across the world. Based on the exploits of Red Adair (who acted as technical adviser on the film), this explosive actioner is directed with solid efficiency by Andrew V McLaglen (The Wild Geese, North Sea Hijack).

High Definition remaster Original 6-track sound mix presented as 5.1 surround audio Optional stereo audio Audio commentary with film historians C Courtney Joyner and Henry Parke (2021) The BFI Interview with Andrew V McLaglen (1999, 61 mins): archival audio recording of the director in conversation with David Lewin at the National Film Theatre, London The Director and the Duke (2009, 4 mins): McLaglen discusses his partnership with John Wayne Audio interview with Edward Faulkner (2021, 21 mins): the stalwart character actor reminisces with C Courtney Joyner The Rare Breed (2021, 29 mins): career-spanning appraisal of McLaglen by film archivist Tom Vincent Super 8 version: original cut-down home-cinema presentation Desert Inferno (1962, 2 mins): newsreel capturing famed firefighter Red Adair extinguishing blazes in the Sahara News report from Ekofisk oil field (1977, 2 mins): Adair tackles a conflagration on a North Sea oil rig Original theatrical trailer Image gallery: promotional and publicity material New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Limited edition exclusive 36-page booklet with a new essay by Andrew Nette, archival articles on the film and the events that inspired its screenplay, an overview of critical responses, and film credits UK premiere on Blu-ray Limited edition of 3,000 copies

Studio: Powerhouse Films (UK) Run Time: 121 mins approx Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Number of Discs: 1 Director: Andrew V. McLaglen Actor: John Wayne, Katharine Ross, Jim Hutton, Vera Miles Region: B Rating: PG