Oliver Stone's autobiographical Oscar-winning look at the Vietnam war comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. A closed-captioned English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1, while a Spanish soundtrack has been recorded in Dolby Digital Surround. Spanish and French subtitles are accessible. Supplemental features include a collectible booklet and the original theatrical trailer. This release will satisfy anyone who simply wants to own the film, but those looking for a deeper exploration of the film should check out the special edition DVD as it contains a wealth of extra material.
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