Description
Director
Michael Bay (ARMAGEDDON, THE ROCK) uses a tragic romantic triangle to set the stage for the infamous Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in this epic tale of love, loss, and patriotism. When Evelyn (
Kate Beckinsale), a beautiful Navy nurse, meets dashing ace Army fighter pilot Rafe (
Ben Affleck), the two fall madly in love, only to be separated abruptly when he is called upon to help fight the war in Europe. Unforeseen circumstances lead Evelyn into the arms of Danny (
Josh Hartnett), another fighter pilot and Rafe's best friend since childhood. In the meantime, the Japanese military is planning the surprise early morning raid on Hawaii that will pull the United States into World War II. Spectacular special effects vividly recreate the attack in devastating detail as bombs explode, torpedoes shoot through the water, and bullets fly, shaking tranquil Pearl Harbor to its core. Bay deftly captures the patriotism and the loss of innocence of the young men and women who were suddenly thrust into the war.
Cuba Gooding, Jr.,
Jon Voight,
Alec Baldwin and Mako also star in this tribute to both the fallen and the survivors of one of the most horrific tragedies ever to occur on American soil.
Details
Released: Tue 7 Jun 2005
Catalogue Number: 23889
Rating: 

- Costume Designer: Michael Kaplan
- Director: Michael Bay
- Distributor: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
- Editors: Roger Barton, Mark Goldblatt, Chris Lebenzon, Steven Rosenblum
- Producer: Jerry Bruckheimer
- Production Designer: Nigel Phelps
- Screenwriter: Randall Wallace
- Feature:
- Introduction - 1. Michael Bay - Director
- Scene Access
- Interactive Menus
- Production Interviews - 1. Cast
- Making-of - 1. "Journey to the Screen: The Making of PEARL HARBOR" (47 min.)
- Documentary - 1. "Return to the USS Arizona"
- Interviews - 2. "The Attack on Pearl Harbor"
- Interviews - 3. "Pearl Harbor's Unsung Heroes" (45 min.)
- Music Video - 1. Faith Hill - "There You'll Be"
- Audio:
- English Dolby Digital 5.1
- DTS Surround 5.1 - English
- THX Mastered Audio
- Subtitles: English, Spanish
- Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
- Discs: 2
- Format: NTSC
- Layers: 2
- Release Year: 2001
- Running Time: 183 minutes
Availability
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