The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957 / 1992) Columbia TriStar Home Video Deluxe Widescreen Presentation 2-Disc Set – LaserDisc - EX

Vintage Columbia TriStar Home Video LaserDisc release of David Lean's Academy Award-winning epic World War II drama The Bridge on the River Kwai, starring William Holden and Alec Guinness alongside Jack Hawkins, Sessue Hayakawa, James Donald, Ann Sears, and Geoffrey Horne.

Presents the 167-minute masterpiece across four sides on two discs in a Deluxe Widescreen Presentation (approx. 2.35:1 aspect ratio). Sides 1 and 4 are rendered in Standard Play (CAV) format for interactive frame-by-frame functions (freeze frame, slow motion, random access), while Sides 2 and 3 are in Extended Play (CLV) format. Features Digitally Remastered audio, restored video elements from the original CinemaScope negative, new Dolby Stereo Surround soundtrack reconstructed from original elements, original theatrical trailer, production history notes, and a complete 55-chapter index.

Distributed on LaserDisc by Columbia TriStar Home Video (Catalog # 79616 / ISBN 0-8001-3706-X / UPC 043396796164).

Condition & Visual Inspection

Jacket EX: Pre-owned vintage gatefold-style sleeve condition. Outer Front Cover: High-gloss grey jacket with gold "Columbia Pictures Award Winner" and "The Studio Heritage Collection" top/bottom borders around artwork of William Holden, Alec Guinness, and Jack Hawkins, showing light edge and corner wear. Rear Cover: High-gloss black backdrop featuring a vintage movie poster graphic, restoration overview, historical production essays, full billing block, complete 55-chapter index across 4 sides, and technical credits with minor shelf wear.

Edges/Spine EX: Solid, intact spine with legible title typography and light handling wear along corners.

Discs & Contents EX: Deluxe 2-disc set including both LaserDiscs with clean optical playing surfaces and original Columbia TriStar center labels. Excellent collectible condition.