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THE ROCKETEER: 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
ON BLU-RAY
Synopsis: Celebrate the 20th anniversary of director Joe Johnston’s
(Captain America: The First Avenger) action-filled, witty The Rocketeer. Now with
state-of-the-art digital restoration and enhanced high definition sound, experience
it as it jets off for the first time on Disney Blu-ray™.
The discovery of a top-secret jetpack hurls test pilot Cliff Secord into a daring
adventure of mystery, suspense, and intrigue! Cliff encounters an assortment of
ruthless villains, led by a Hollywood screen star who is a secret Nazi spy. With the
help of his actress girlfriend, the young pilot battles enormous odds to defeat his
foes who are anxious to use the device in an evil plan to rule the world. The
dangerous mission transforms the ordinary young man into an extraordinary hero.
Talent: Billy Campbell (“The OC,” Enough)
Jennifer Connelly (Blood Diamond, The Dilemma)
Alan Arkin (Little Miss Sunshine, Get Smart)
Timothy Dalton (The Tourist, “Chuck”)
Director: Joe Johnston (Captain America: The First Avenger)
Director of Photography: Hiro Narita (James and the Giant Peach)
Executive Producer: Larry J. Franco (Batman Begins)
Writers: Dave Stevens (graphic novel “The Rocketeer”)
Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo & William Dear (story)
Danny Bilson & Paul De Meo (screenplay)
Street Date: December 13, 2011 (Direct Prebook: Oct. 18/Distributor Prebook: Nov. 1)
Release Format: 1 Disc Blu-ray
Suggested Retail Price: $26.50 (US)/$31.50 (Canada)
Feature Run Time: Approx. run time 109 minutes
Rated: PG (US & Canada)
Aspect Ratio: 1080p High Definition/2.35:1
Sound: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
Languages: English and French
Subtitles: English SDH and French
Distribution: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
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