Stars: Damian Lewis, Donnie Wahlberg, Matthew Settle, Ron Livingston, Scott Grimes, Neal McDonough, Frank John Hughes, Rick Warden, Rick Gomez, Robin Laing, Dexter Fletcher, David Schwimmer, James Madio, Marc Warren

Director: David Leland

Summary: The story of Easy Company of the 101st Airborne, U.S. Army starting with their training in 1942 and documents their achievements through to the fall of Nazi Germany. Episodes are: 'Currahee', 'Day Of Days', 'Carentan', 'Replacements', 'Crossroads', 'Bastogne', 'The Breaking Point', 'The Patrol', 'Why We Fight' and 'Points'.

This 10-part HBO television miniseries focuses on Easy Company, a group of American soldiers in World War II, tracking their experiences from the beginning of boot camp to the end of the war. Anchored by actors Damian Lewis and Ron Livingston, the series gives detailed attention to their experiences as a group, as well as the way that each of them develops individually. Based on historian Stephen E. Ambrose's book of real-life accounts, BAND OF BROTHERS was executive produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, who worked together on SAVING PRIVATE RYAN. Hanks also directed one episode, featuring his son, Colin Hanks.

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A richly-acclaimed World War II drama, and one that deserved the many plaudits it garnered, Band Of Brothers remains as compelling, gripping and moving as it was when it first appeared over half a decade ago. And now it makes a very welcome debut in high definition.

Across ten haunting episodes, Band Of Brothers follows the real-life story of the American army?s Easy Company, an elite paratrooper regiment, from their initial training through to the very end of the war. Along the way, not only do Easy Company take part in some of the most infamous battles and events of the War, but they also suffer many, often brutal losses. And Band Of Brothers pulls no punches in putting those moments across on screen.

But that?s not, ultimately, what Band Of Brothers is about. At it's heart, this is the tale of a group of men relying on one another to get them through unthinkable situations. And this camaraderie is brilliantly put across by the generally unknown cast of actors, many of whom turn in outstanding performances here.

The quality production values are sustained behind the camera, as Band Of Brothers? episodes are directed by the likes of Tom Hanks, Phil Alden Robinson (Field of Dreams) and David Leland (The Devil Wears Prada). The show gives all the impression that little expense was spared in depicting the right visual look, and the results are on screen to be admired.

In short, Band of Brothers remains a vital, brilliant piece of television drama, and one that will stick in your mind long after the credits have rolled on the final episode. --Jon Foster

Aspect Ratio:	16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Main Language:	English
Region:	Region B
Year:	2001
Release Date:	November 10, 2008
Runtime:	598 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	B D Y 23342
Keywords:	Band, Brothers, Six, Box, General, Set, Drama, Discs
Genre:	Drama