"On May 21, 1927, the world changed. 'Lucky Lindy' landed outside Paris. And people who previously talked about the limitations of air travel suddenly dreamed of its limitless possibilities. The Spirit of St. Louis is six-time Academy Awardª winner Billy Wilder's recreation of the struggles and success of Charles A. Lindbergh, the pioneering flyboy who, like test pilots and astronauts to follow later, had the 'right stuff' of aviation heroism. Lindbergh fan James Stewart, himself a pilot, sought the role - and was initially turned down. But his persistence paid off, as Stewart added Lindy to his gallery of indelible portrayals of American heroes. He and Wilder together manned the cockpit of a stirring epic entertainment."--Container.

Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning book by Charles A. Lindbergh. Originally released as a motion picture in 1957. Special features: New digital transfer from restored picture and audio elements ; "The spirit of St. Louis" premiere ; vintage Joe McDoakes comedy short "So your wife wants to work" ; classic cartoon "Tabasco Road" ; theatrical trailer. Widescreen version. Presented in a (3z(Bmatted(3y (Bwidescreen format preserving the "scope" aspect ratio of its original theatrical exhibition. Enhanced for widescreen TVs. Bilingual packaging (English/French).