Dune: Special Edition Director's Cut

Academy Award® winner William Hurt stars in Frank Herbert's four and a half hour Director's Cut which includes thirty minutes of never-before-seen footage of this science fiction classic.

In the distant future, the planet Dune is the only source of a mysterious spice that gives whomever controls it dominion over commerce and civilization. By way of an ancient prophecy, a young man realizes his destiny as Dune's messiah and leads a rebellion against the corrupt galactic empire and forever changes the balance of power. A spectacular version of this science fiction odyssey!

Cast & Crew

Actors:  • William Hurt  • Giancarlo Giannini  • Ian McNeice  • Barbdra Kodetova  • Uwe Ochsenknecht  • Alec Newman Writers:  • John Harrison Producers:  • David Kappes Directors:  • John Harrison

Product Information

Features: Audio Commentary by the Dune production team: John Harrison, Ernest Farino, Harry Miller, Greg Nicotero, Tim McHugh Willis McNelly on Dune Featurette - Willis McNelly author of the Dune encyclopedia gives insightful perspective on Dune and his long time friend Frank Herbert. The Lure of Spice Featurette - A behind-the-scenes look at the production of the film. The Color Wheel Featurette - Lessons of life and light with Master Cinematographer Vittorio Storaro Walking and Talking with John Harrison Exclusive Interview wit the Writer/Director of Frank Herbert's Dune Defining The Messiah Featurette - Talks with religious scholars, such as Rabbi Mordachai Finely, Elaine Pagels, Munir Shaikh, and Jungian psychologist Gabrielle Bodo. Science Future/Science Fiction Roundtable Featurette - Distinguished Science Fiction writers Harlan Ellison, Octavia Butler, Michael Casutt, and Director John Harrison discuss with award-winning inventor Ray Kurzwell the emerging technological paradigm shift and the moral issues that surround it, moderated by Arthur Cover. The Cinematographic Ideation of Frank Herbert's Dune - essay by Vittorio Storaro Photo Gallery Including Stills and Sketches from Film Interactive Menus Scene Access Cast and Crew Information Video: Widescreen 1.77:1 Color (Anamorphic) Audio: ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1 [CC] ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Surround [CC] ENGLISH: DTS Surround [CC]

Studio: Artisan Production Year: 2000 Release Date: 6/11/2002 Length: 295 mins Rating: NR Packaging: Custom Case Number of Discs: 3 Disc: SS-DL UPC Code: 012236125297