: A discussion on the film's production and its adaptation from Max Catto's novel by critic Sheldon Hall.

For the specific high-definition release you've mentioned——the most useful technical feature is the inclusion of English SDH (Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing) .

This feature is particularly valuable for this film due to a well-documented issue with the lead performance. Critics and viewers often note that makes several lines of dialogue difficult to understand. Having a high-quality subtitle track ensures you don't miss the nuances of his performance or the technical instructions he gives while repairing the Grumman J2F Duck seaplane. Key Special Features of the 2024 Arrow Video Blu-ray

: Featured in the limited edition illustrated booklet.