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Krull will be released on SteelBook 4K Uhd + Blu-ray + Digital on September 16 from Sony.

The 1983 sci-fi fantasy adventure has been newly restored in 4K from the original camera negative, approved by cinematographer Peter Suschitzky, with Dolby Vision Hdr.

Disc 1 – 4K Uhd:

New 4K Restoration from the Original Camera Negative, Approved by Cinematographer Peter Suschitzky Dolby Vision/Hdr Presentation of the Film Dolby Atmos, English 5.1, and English 2-Channel Surround audio options

Disc 2 – Blu-ray:

New 4K Restoration from the Original Camera Negative, Approved by Cinematographer Peter Suschitzky English 5.1 and English 2-Channel Surround audio options Audio Commentary by Director Peter Yates, Actors Ken Marshall and Lysette Anthony, and Editor Ray Lovejoy Behind-the-Scenes Commentary Journey to Krull Featurette Theatrical Trailer

The cult classic is directed by Peter Yates (Bullitt) and written by Stanford Sherman (The Ice Pirates). James Horner composed the score.

Ken Marshall, Lysette Anthony, Freddie Jones, Francesca Annis, and Alun Armstrong star.

Synopsis

In this fantasy-adventure, set in a world peopled by creatures of myth and magic, a prince embarks on a quest to find the magical Glaive and then rescue his young bride. Colwyn (Ken Marshall) is the leader of a mythical sword-and-sorcery group in pursuit of “the Beast” that has kidnapped his fiancée, Lyssa (Lysette Anthony).

Disc Details & Bonus Materials

4K Ultra HD Disc

• Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, restored from the original camera negative and approved by Cinematographer Peter Suschitzky.

• English Dolby Atmos + English 5.1 + English 2-Channel Surround

Blu-ray Disc

• Feature presented in HD resolution, sourced from the 4K master

• English 5.1 & 2-Channel Surround

• Special Features:

o Audio Commentary with Director Peter Yates, Actors Ken Marshall & Lysette Anthony, and Editor Ray Lovejoy

o Behind-the-Scenes Commentary

o “Journey to Krull” Featurette

o Theatrical Trailer

Cast And Crew

Directed By: Peter Yates

Produced By: Ron Silverman

Executive Producer: Ted Mann...

The late Peter Yates' 1983 fantasy epic "Krull" is a fascinatingly strange bouillabaisse of ideas. Like "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe," it blends medieval wizardry with high-tech science fiction. The story follows a brave hero named Colwyn (Ken Marshall) who has to rescue his kidnapped bride Lyssa (Lysette Anthony) from a giant, evil monster known only as the Beast. Tapping into the fantasy aspects of the story, Colwyn and Lyssa have shared fire superpowers, passed between them via a magical baptismal font at their wedding. Once Lyssa is kidnapped, Colwyn is tasked with finding a mystical, five-pronged weapon called the Glaive, a shuriken version of Excalibur. There is a magical shapeshifter, a cyclops, and on-screen wizardry. The Beast's Black Fortress is protected by a spell that causes it to relocate entirely every day. Liam Neeson played a jocular, axe-throwing bandit named Kegan. He was recruited by Colwyn to be a member of his fellowship.

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