From Walt Disney Pictures comes MIRACLE, an inspiring
family drama that combines hockey and history in
retelling the story of one of sports' all-time greatest
upsets. In 1980, amidst the tense political climate of
the Cold War, Herb Brooks (Kurt Russell) took over as
coach of the U.S. Olympic hockey team. With the help of
affable assistant coach Craig Patrick (Noah Emmerich),
Brooks selected a group of twenty amateur hockey players
who faced the daunting task of bringing respectability
to their country's floundering program. While Brooks was
well aware that his team lacked the talent and
experience of the team from Russia, he nonetheless
devoted his energy to realizing his lifelong dream: to
coach a team to Olympic gold.
Stepping into the gaudy wardrobe of the legendary Brooks
(who was a consultant on the film and died in an
automobile accident just after production wrapped),
Russell delivers one of his finest performances to date.
Surrounded by a cast of unknown young actors, Russell
captures the complexities of a man who dared to dream
the impossible dream. Director Gavin O'Connor and
screenwriter Eric Guggenheim deftly balance the drama of
the game itself with the larger political implications
the game inspired, celebrating this truly miraculous
moment in time!!
Features/Specifications
Attractive Retail Box
Genre:
Dramas, Action, Sports, Sports (General)
Rated:
PG (MPAA)
Rating Reason: For
Language and Some Rough Sports Action.
Starring:
Eddie Cahill, Patricia Clarkson, Patrick O'Brien
Demsey, Noah Emmerich, Michael Mantenuto, Eric
Peter-Kaiser, Kurt Russell, Billy Schneider, Nathan
West
Directed By:
Gavin O'Connor
Release Information:
Studio: Buena Vista Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: February 6, 2004
DVD Release Date: January 25, 2004
Run Time: 136 minutes
Production Company: Walt Disney Home Video
Package Type: Keep Case
Dual Layer Format
Number of Discs: 2-Disc Set
DVD Features:
Encoding:
Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only).
This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other
countries.
Aspect Ratio(s):
Widescreen anamorphic - 2.35:1
Available Audio Tracks:
English (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround)
THX-Certified - Includes THX Optimizer
French Language Track (?)
Closed Captioned:
Yes
Bonus Features:
Two (2) - Disc DVD Includes Over Four (4) Hours of
Special Features Includes:
Never-Before-Seen Conversation with Coach Herb
Brooks
Interviews with Original Hockey Players
Disc 1:
Miracle Feature Film
The Making of Miracle
Audio Commentary by Director Gavin O'Connor,
Editor John Gilroy and Director of Photography Daniel
Stoloff
Disc 2:
First Impressions: Herb Brooks with Kurt
Russell and the Filmmakers
Outtakes
From Hockey to Hollywood: The Actors' Journey
Featurette
Miracle ESPN Roundtable with Linda Cohn as Seen On
ESPN CLASSIC - Winning Team Members Mike Eruzione,
Buzz Schneider and Jim Craig Join Kurt Russell in a
Journey Back to The Miracle On Ice