The Rock (Criterion Collection)

Cast View all

	Sean Connery	John Patrick Mason
	Nicolas Cage	Stanley Goodspeed
	Ed Harris	General Francis X. Hummel
	John Spencer	F.B.I. Director Womack
	David Morse	Major Tom Baxter
	William Forsythe	Ernest Paxton
	Michael Biehn	Commander Anderson
	Vanessa Marcil	Carla Pestalozzi
	John C. McGinley	Marine Captain Hendrix
	Gregory Sporleder	Captain Frye
	Tony Todd	Captain Darrow
	Bokeem Woodbine	Sergeant Crisp
	Jim Maniaci	Private Scarpetti
	Greg Collins	Private Gamble
	Brendan Kelly	Private Cox
	Steve Harris	Private McCoy
	Danny Nucci	Lieutenant Shepard
	Claire Forlani	Jade Angelou
	Celeste Weaver	Stacy Richards
	Todd Louiso	Marvin Isherwood
	David Bowe	Dr. Ling
	Raquel Krelle	Agent Margie Wood
	Dennis Chalker	Seal Boyer
	Marshall R. Teague	Seal Reigert
	Duffy Gaver	Seal Dando

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Director	Michael Bay
Writer	David Weisberg, Douglas Cook, Mark Rosner
Producer	Kenny Bates, Jerry Bruckheimer, Sean Connery, Don Simpson, Louis A. Stroller, William Stuart, Barry H. Waldman
Musician	Nick Glennie-Smith, Hans Zimmer
Photography	John Schwartzman

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Out of print.

Disc Features
SPECIAL EDITION DOUBLE-DISC SET

New widescreen digital transfer, approved by Michael Bay and enhanced for 16×9 televisions
Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 surround soundtracks
Audio commentary by Michael Bay, producer Jerry Bruckheimer, actors Nicolas Cage and Ed Harris, and technical advisor Harry Humphries
Video interview with Jerry Bruckheimer
Analysis of the dive sequence’s special effects, by Hoyt Yeatman of Dream Quest Images
Movie Magic episode on the film’s special effects
Dos and don’ts of Hollywood gunplay, with Harry Humphries and Marshall Teague
Excerpts from Secrets of Alcatraz, a documentary by À la Carte Communications
Storyboards, production design drawings, and production stills
Theatrical trailer and TV spots
Outtakes selected by Michael Bay
The Rock world premiere on Alcatraz
English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired
Optimal image quality: RSDL dual-layer edition

New cover by Gordon Reynolds

Story Synopsis: General Hummel (Harris) and a team of Marine mercenaries take vengeance on the U.S. Government by stealing rockets loaded with deadly poison gas and taking tourists hostage on Alcatraz Island. If their demands for $100 million are not met, 17,000 San Fransiscans will perish. John Mason (Connery), a Federal prisoner and successful Alcatraz escapee who knows the underground passageways into “The Rock,” is forced to lead a team of Navy SEALs onto the island. Dr. Stanley Goodspeed (Cage), an FBI chemical weapons specialist joins the team to neutralize the rockets. DVD Picture: Image quality on this new anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD is far superior to the previously issued non-anamorphic DVD. While edge enhancement is apparent, it is far less distracting than on the previous version. Pixelization and aliasing problems noticed on the previous disc are also minimized. Viewed alone, images are sharp and finely detailed, with excellent contrast and shadow delineation. Clarity and definition are quite satisfying throughout. Colors are rich and well balanced, with accurate fleshtones and deep, pure blacks. Edge enhancement is minor, as is pixelization. There are occasional source element artifacts. (Suzanne Hodges) Soundtrack: Both 5.1-channel soundtrack presentations are excellent with a lively, aggressive soundstage presence filled with intensity. Compared to the previous DTS® LaserDisc, this latest offering delivers slightly more depth in the low-end and a bit of refinement in overall clarity. The DTS Digital Surround™ version delivers a slightly more transparent sound. Channel separation is slightly better defined, as is overall clarity. (Perry Sun/Gary Reber) DVD/Previously Reviewed DVD Comparative Review: This new anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD is far superior to the previously issued non-anamorphic DVD . While edge enhancement is apparent, it is far less distracting than on the previous version. Pixelization and aliasing problems noticed on the previous disc are also minimized. Viewed alone, images are sharp and finely detailed, with excellent contrast and shadow delineation. Clarity and definition are quite satisfying throughout. Colors are rich and well balanced, with accurate fleshtones and deep, pure blacks. Edge enhancement is minor, as is pixelization. There are occasional source element artifacts. Like the previous DVD and LaserDisc releases, both 5.1-channel soundtrack presentations are excellent with a lively, aggressive soundstage presence filled with intensity. Compared to the previous DTS® LaserDisc, this latest offering delivers slightly more depth in the low-end and a bit of refinement in overall clarity. The DTS Digital Surround™ version delivers a slightly more transparent sound. Channel separation is slightly better defined, as is overall clarity. This Disc Contains The Following WSR-Rated Superb Qualities: Reference Quality Collector Edition

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