Oliver Stone’s groundbreaking political thriller JFK will make its 4K debut on December 19th in an expansive newCollector’s Edition from Shout Select. The 4-disc set includes the film restored in 4K Ultra HD along with a wealth of new retrospective bonus features.
Regarded as one of the most provocative films ever made, JFK dives deep into the mystery surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Kevin Costner stars as former New Orleans prosecutor Jim Garrison, who filed charges against businessman Clay Shaw (Tommy Lee Jones) for allegedly participating in a conspiracy to kill Kennedy.
The all-star cast also includes Sissy Spacek, Joe Pesci, Kevin Bacon, Gary Oldman, Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, and more. Stone’s bold, paranoid style immerses the viewer in Garrison’s conspiratorial quest for truth.
This definitive JFK set features both the director’s cut and theatrical cut across two 4K Ultra HD and two Blu-ray discs. Stone oversaw an all-new 2023 4K scan and restoration of the original camera negative.
With four times the resolution of Blu-ray, the 4K transfer showcases Robert Richardson’s Oscar-winning cinematography in stunning high dynamic range color and clarity.
The expansive special features include over an hour of brand new retrospectives. Stone and members of the cast and crew offer insights into the film’s production, visuals, editing, makeup effects, and more.
Other bonuses like deleted scenes, vintage featurettes, galleries, and trailers provide a comprehensive deep dive into JFK’s creation. The set also comes with an exclusive rolled poster featuring the theatrical art, available while supplies last from ShoutFactory.com.
Marking its 30th anniversary, the 4-disc Collector’s Edition stands as the definitive release of Stone’s incendiary true-life thriller. The comprehensive package finally presents JFK fully restored in 4K with a trove of retrospective bonus content.