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    1776
    Genre: Musical

    Reviewed In Issue 63 (Aug 2002) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, Ken Howard, Donald Madden, Blythe Danner & Virginia Vestoff

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 4
    Internet Links
    http://www.cthe.com
    Special Features
    Includes the restored 166-minute edition of the movie, plus audio commentary with director Peter Hunt and writer Jeff Stone, screen tests, and production notes.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 05891
    (MPAA Rating): PG
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    (Retail Price): $29.95
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 166
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1972
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 07/02/02
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Peter H. Hunt
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Based on the Broadway musical play, 1776 is an entertaining look at the history of our country

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD picture clearly has a dated appearance, with slightly brownish hues that affect the color scheme. That said, colors are nicely balanced, with brownish blacks. The source element is revealing of film grain, dirt, and artifacts (and even a clump of hair at 15:46). There is some pixelization and minor edge enhancement noticed. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The remastered Dolby

    This Disc Contains The Following WSR-Rated Superb Qualities:
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