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The 2004 historical epic , directed by Wolfgang Petersen and starring Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, and Orlando Bloom, was released worldwide in a theatrical version that ran 163 minutes. Shortly after its theatrical run, a number of alternative versions began circulating on the internet, most notably a Director’s Cut that added roughly ten minutes of footage, an Open‑Matte presentation that altered the aspect ratio, and a dual‑language (Italian/English) track. Because these releases were not authorized by the rights‑holders, they are commonly referred to in the ware‑z community as “cracked” releases. troy directors cut open matte 2004 ita en cracked
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Finding a version that combines the (for the best story), the Open Matte (for the best visuals), and Multi-audio (for accessibility) is the "Holy Grail" for fans of the film. Because these releases were not authorized by the
For Troy , cinematographer Roger Pratt (known for Brazil , Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets ) shot on 35mm film using Panavision cameras. The theatrical framing was 2.39:1. But for TV broadcasts in the early 2000s, Warner Bros. created 1.78:1 (16:9) Open Matte masters. These aired on HD cable channels (e.g., HBO, Sky) but were never officially released on Blu-ray.