Director Michael Bay (ARMAGEDDON, THE ROCK) uses a tragic romantic triangle to set the stage for the infamous Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in this epic tale of love, loss, and patriotism. When Evelyn (Kate Beckinsale), a beautiful Navy nurse, meets dashing ace Army fighter pilot Rafe (Ben Affleck), the two fall madly in love, only to be separated abruptly when he is called upon to help fight the war in Europe. Unforeseen circumstances lead Evelyn into the arms of Danny (Josh Hartnett), another fighter pilot and Rafe's best friend since childhood. In the meantime, the Japanese military is planning the surprise early morning raid on Hawaii that will pull the United States into World War II. Spectacular special effects vividly recreate the attack in devastating detail as bombs explode, torpedoes shoot through the water, and bullets fly, shaking tranquil Pearl Harbor to its core. Bay deftly captures the patriotism and the loss of innocence of the young men and women who were suddenly thrust into the war. Cuba Gooding, Jr., Jon Voight, Alec Baldwin and Mako also star in this tribute to both the fallen and the survivors of one of the most horrific tragedies ever to occur on American soil.

Theatrical release: May 25, 2001.

DVD Features:

Region 1
2-Disc Set

Disc #1: Theatrical Version
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35:1
Audio:
THX Mastered Audio
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
DTS Surround 5.1 - English
Additional Release Material:
Introduction - 1. Michael Bay - Director
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus

Disc #2: Supplementary Material
Full Frame
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Additional Release Material:
Production Interviews - 1. Cast
Making-of - 1. "Journey to the Screen: The Making of PEARL HARBOR" (47 min.)
Documentary - 1. "Return to the USS Arizona"
2. "The Attack on Pearl Harbor"
3. "Pearl Harbor's Unsung Heroes" (45 min.)
Music Video - 1. Faith Hill - "There You'll Be"
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus

Ben Affleck: Oscar winning actor, screenwriter, GOOD WILL HUNTING
Josh Hartnett: Actor
Kate Beckinsale: British Actress
Cuba Gooding: Oscar Winning American Actor, JERRY MAGUIRE
Alec Baldwin: American Actor, BEETLEJUICE (1988)
Jamie King: Model/Actress, BLOW, PEARL HARBOR (2001)
Jon Voight: American Actor
Dan Aykroyd: Writer/Director/Actor
Tom Sizemore: American Actor
Catherine Kellner: Actress
Leland Orser: Actor/"Cover Story"
Michael Shannon: 
Andrew Bryniarski: Supporting Actor
Guy Torry: 
Matt Davis: Actor, TIGERLAND, LEGALLY BLONDE
Jennifer Garner: American actor, Alias/ELEKTRA
Jesse James: Actor
William Fichtner: Actor

Michael Bay: Director/"Bad Boys"

Jerry Bruckheimer: Producer

Randall Wallace: 

Hans Zimmer: Composer

Steven Rosenblum: Editor, PEARL HARBOR (2001)
Roger Barton: Editor, PEARL HARBOR (2001)
Mark Goldblatt: Editor, PEARL HARBOR (2001)
Chris Lebenzon: Editor, XXX (2002)

"...The aerial combat is thrillingly executed, and Mr. Bay has clearly mastered some tricky war-picture techniques..."
"...[Featuring] an excellent turn by Jon Voight....It's an extravaganza worth seeing..."
"...[The film] combines razzle-dazzle pyrotechnics with high-grade visual effects..."
"...Bay's staging is spectacular but also honorable in its scary, hurtling exactitude..."
"...A blockbuster entertainment that has passion, valor and tremendous action..."