Hellfighters (Limited Edition)

In Hellfighters, the legendary embodiment of no-nonsense stoicism, John Wayne, plays heroic firefighter Chance Buckman who combats oil-field blazes across the world. Based on the exploits of Red Adair (who acted as technical adviser on the film), this explosive actioner is directed with solid efficiency by Andrew V McLaglen (The Wild Geese, North Sea Hijack).Special Features:High Definition remasterOriginal 6-track stereo presented as 5.1 surround audioOptional stereo audioAudio commentary with film historians Michael F Blake, C Courtney Joyner, and Constantine Nasr (2021)The BFI Interview with Andrew V McLaglen (1999): archival audio recording of the director in conversation with David Lewin at the National Film TheatreTom Vincent on Andrew V McLaglen (2021): career-spanning appraisal by the film archivistNewsreel footage of Red Adair fighting blazes in the Sahara and the North SeaSuper 8 version: original cut-down home-cinema presentationOriginal theatrical trailerImage gallery: promotional and publicity materialNew and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearingLimited edition exclusive booklet with a new essay by Andrew Nette, archival articles on the film and the events that inspired it, an overview of critical responses, and film creditsUK premiere on Blu-rayLimited edition of 3,000 copiesAll extras subject to change