And the way the story is laid out, and the film is put together is just top notch. The vistas are stunning and the treecovered mountains and cool, flowing rivers are absolutely beautiful. Rocky mountain express bluray release date july 12, 2016 imax. This documentary propels audiences on a steam train journey through the breathtaking vistas of the canadian. Best animated short film railroader 1958 22minute documentary by guy l. That just happens to be the case with this imax documentary. Directorcinematographer stephen low hops aboard restored hudson. Rocky mountain express 2011 a history of the nations first transcontinental railway accompanies a steamtrain ride through the canadian rockies. Rocky mountain express 2011 official trailer hd video. Production work for rocky mountain express took place over a fiveyear period 2006 2011. The first narrative film, and the first to include parallel editing, crosscuts and the very first pan shot. Parents need to know that rocky mountain express is a 45minute documentary made for imax screens, now available on dvd. In 1990, canadas national rail operator via rail sold off its rockies by daylight scenic train to a private company called rocky mountaineer vacations, who renamed it the rocky mountaineer.
Rocky mountain express propels audiences on a steam train journey through the breathtaking vistas of the canadian rockies and relates the epic adventure of building the nations first transcontinental railway. Jun 23, 2016 rocky mountain express propels audiences on a steam train journey through the breathtaking vistas of the canadian rockies and relates the epic adventure of building the nations first. Short, as all imax films are, but full of impressive visuals. We have been in business for over 40 years and take great pride in our ability to obtain images from your old films. The romance of transportation in canada 1952 11 minute animated short by colin low. You may also want to try using our process list page to locate your particular type of film. Shooting began in 2006 and continued intermittently over the next five years, primarily on the main line between calgary and vancouver, with the cooperation of the cpr. Rocky mountain express, a new giant screen experience for imax theaters by awardwinning filmmaker stephen low is rolling into imax theaters. Rocky mountain express trailer movie trailers and videos. Canadian movie poster image for rocky mountain express 2011.
Rocky mountain express 2011 0930 2011 us documentary 46m user score. Rocky mountain express had its world premiere on september 30, 2011, at the canadian museum of civilization in gatineau. Originally shown in imax theaters and shot in 70mm, this short film is part documentary, part travelogue, and part nature film telling the story of canadas first railway to cross the rockies. The completion of the canadian pacific railway cpr in 1885 ranks among the greatest engineering feats in history. The project drew on the labour and expertise of thousands from. Join in the epic adventure of building the nations first transcontinental railway as you are propelled on a steam train journey through the canadian rockies. Directed by canadian filmmaker stephen low, it features the canadian pacific railways restored 464 h1b hudson steam locomotive 2816. Rocky mountain express available in bluray, 4k ultra hd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Well, despite being generally praised at the time of its release 2011 and even capturing a. Jul 12, 2016 rocky mountain express film documentary. Take a seat on board an early 20th century steam engine and explore one of the greatest engineering feats in modern history. Retracing the original route aboard the majestic steam engine 2816, the film transports the audience back to the age of steam to re. The production team worked to schedule perfect shooting opportunities with the star of the project, the empress cpr 2816, a steam locomotive built in 1930 and restored and operated by the canadian pacific railway.
Rocky mountain express propels audiences on a steam train journey. The image measures 1024 1491 pixels and is 305 kilobytes large. If so, dont miss rocky mountain express, an imax movie with chugging train action and gorgeous mountain scenery now showing at pacific science center. All aboard for the ultimate in romantic railway travel. Sep 16, 2011 all aboard the rocky mountain express. I was unable to find any information about how the 4k version of this title was rendered, but im going off the assumption that a 4k digital intermediate was created from the original imax source. So obviously this is a film that would be up my alley.
Rocky mountain express 2011 stream and watch online. Rocky mountain express 2011 cast and crew moviefone. Rocky mountain express awarded best film and best cinematography the stephen low company is pleased to announce that rocky mountain express has been awarded best film short subject and best cinematography by the giant screen cinema association. Recruited to realize this ventureone of the greatest engineering feats of all timewere engineers and laborers from around the world. Porters 1903 western the great train robbery, makes complete sense to us. That the train would inspire the worlds first narrative film, edwin s. Rocky mountain express 2011 kaleidescape movie store. It also stars patrice wymore, who married flynn in 1950. We invite you to a special fundraising event for exporail, the montreal premiere of the full version of the film rocky mountain express by montreal filmmaker stephen low, on march 31, 2012 at the scotiabank imax theatre. Directed by canadian filmmaker stephen low, it features the canadian pacific.
Stephen lows rocky mountain express is a love letter to trains and those who love them, as well as a testament to one of the great railroads of the industrial age, the legendary canadian pacific. Spectacular images, like this one, make this a beautiful piece of work. In this imax film, a rebuilt steam locomotive chugs eastward from vancouver, as we learn about the improbable project to build a railway across canada. Sep 30, 2011 rocky mountain express synopsis a trip through the canadian rockies shows a history of the nations first transcontinental railway. The film weaves together spectacular imax aerial cinematography, archival.
Rocky mountain express shared the award for best film short subject in a firstever tie with to the arctic and also took the honours for best cinematography. Explore the unique beauty of the canadian rockies and learn about the power of steam aboard a restored hudson locomotive. Rocky mountain express nearby showtimes, tickets imax. The film is distributed by the stephen low company based in dorval, quebec. Rocky is a 1976 american sports drama film directed by john g. Following the railroad tracks as they were laid for the canadian pacific railways transcontinental trains in the late 1900s and early 20th century, the film is beautifully photographed and offers a concise, easytofollow narration. Retrace the original route aboard the majestic steam engine 2816 as you see breathtaking vistas of the west from spectacular aerial cinematography. According to james garner, the script for rocky mountain was used as the basis.
The canadian pacific railway, together with the film crew, postproduction personnel and exhibiting theaters all played a role in the success of the film. Rocky mountain express 2011 stream and watch online a history of the nations first transcontinental railway accompanies a steamtrain ride through the canadian rockies. Rocky mountain express 3d 2011 1080p bluray dts x264pussyfoot. Rocky mountain express is filmed in 15perf 70mm the largest film format in the world. Rocky mountain express join in the epic adventure of building the nations first transcontinental railway as you are propelled on a steam train journey through the canadian rockies.
The story of the transcanada railroad has been told many times, but theres a special lift in watching it from the front of. Rocky mountain express was honoured with two top prizes at the 2012 giant screen cinema association gsca achievement awards. Rocky mountain express propels audiences on a steam train journey through the breathtaking vistas of the canadian rockies and relates the epic adventure of building the nations first transcontinental railway the completion of the canadian pacific railway cpr in 1885 ranks among the greatest engineering feats in history. Rocky mountain express official trailer hd youtube. Retracing the original route aboard the majestic steam engine 2816, the film transports the. Rocky mountain express propels audiences on a steam train journey through the breathtaking vistas of the canadian rockies and relates the epic adventure of building the nations first. See this epic imax film adventure directed by awardwinning. Rocky mountain express is also available soon on dvd in store and online for home. A history of the nations first transcontinental railway accompanies a steamtrain ride through the canadian rockies. Rocky mountain express is not just a glorious, flagwaving account of how a young nation completed a seatoseaway rail line, driving the last spike at craigellachie, b. Includes 4k sdr and 4k hdr for the full uhd experience. The rocky mountaineer has developed into a worldclass travel experience, now operating on 3 different routes through the spectacular scenery of the canadian rockies. The history lesson is interrupted by spectacular scenery and a few thrilling sequences from the front of the engine.
Welcome to rocky mountain film laboratorys home page. Rocky mountain express omnitheater film trailer on vimeo. A car pulls up to an historical marker in the desert that reads. It tells the rags to riches american dream story of rocky balboa, an uneducated, kindhearted working class italianamerican boxer, working as a debt collector for a loan shark in the slums of philadelphia. Rocky mountain express 2011 cinema clock movie times. Rocky mountain express is a 45minute imax film released in the fall of 2011. It is an attractive part of the country and this film is the next best thing to seeing it for yourself dvdtalk, july 2, 2016. Rocky mountain express, a holiday tradition at cincinnati museum center, propels you on a steam train journey through the breathtaking vistas of. Throw in that the film is based on a 1900 union pacific train robbery committed by butch cassidys hole in the wall gang and that he and the sundance kid possibly saw this film during their time in new york, well, what more can we say. Rocky mountain express propels audiences on a steam train journey through the breathtaking vistas of the canadian rockies and highlights the adventure of building a nearly impossible transcontinental railway. Rocky mountain express propels audiences on a steam train journey through the. See this epic imax film adventure directed by awardwinning canadian filmmaker stephen low. Please include card number, expiration date, your billing address and.
Railroad fans will want to seek out a copy of shout. Rocky mountain is a 1950 western film directed by william keighley and starring errol flynn. The film is set near the end of the american civil war. Originally shown in imax theaters and shot in 70mm, this short film is part documentary, part travelogue, and part nature film telling the story of. The film the giant screen motion picture rocky mountain express, shot with authentic 1570 negative which guarantees astounding image fidelity, is produced and distributed by the stephen low company for exhibition in imax theaters and other giant screen theaters. Annual revenue employee count industries nonclassifiable establishments. Rocky mountain express synopsis a trip through the canadian rockies shows a history of the nations first transcontinental railway. Avildsen, written by and starring sylvester stallone. Speed through aweinspiring vistas of the canadian rockies, and. Rocky mountain film lab 11821 e 33rd ave suite a aurora, co 80010 usa. This documentary film tells the story of railroad construction across canada in the late 1800s, tracing progress westward from vancouver and through nearly impassable mountain ranges. Rocky, a smalltime club fighter, gets a shot at the world heavyweight. Rocky mountain express propels audiences on a steam train journey through the breathtaking vistas of the canadian rockies and highlights the adventure of building the nations first transcontinental railway. Rocky mountain express 2011 4k ultra hd bluray 2011 running time.
After being released in north american cinemas in 2011, rocky mountain express is finally going to be screened in australian cinemas. Rocky mountain express 2011 the movie database tmdb. The film includes remarkable aerial photography of the train and the mountainous terrain through which the railway line passes. Rocky mountain express not only shows the canadian rockies in all their glory, but it also demonstrates what its like to ride on the empress, aka the canadian pacific 2816, a restored train. Its construction was led by william cornelius van horne, and its story is an epic tale of ingenuity, willpower, engineering, and sheer human endurance. Our lead technicians have over 100 years of combined experience and we continually advance our knowledge through inhouse training. Watch rocky mountain express season 1, episode 24 of journey with dylan dreyer or get episode details on. Junior wells chicago blues band with buddy guy written by. For more about rocky mountain express and the rocky mountain express bluray release, see rocky mountain express bluray. Rocky mountain express 2011 rocky mountain express 2011. Creating a film on the scale of rocky mountain express is an immense collaborative effort, involving ultimately hundreds of people and organizations. Its american premiere took place on october 7, 2011, at the museum of science and industry in chicago. The completion of the canadian pacific railway cpr in the rockies in 1885 ranks among the greatest engineering feats in history.
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