Originally aired as a television mini series in 1983.

Based on the novel by Herman Wouk.

Special features: making 'The winds of war' featurette; a novel for television featurette; cast and characters; on location featurette.

New DVD 2023 Winter.

Directors of photography, Charles Correll, Stevan Larner ; art directors, John V. Cartwright, Malcolm Middleton ; editors, John F. Burnett ... [et al.] ; music, Bob Cobert ; production designer, Jackson De Govia.

Robert Mitchum, Ali MacGraw, Jan-Michael Vincent, John Houseman, Polly Bergen, Lisa Eilbacher, David Dukes, Elke Sommer, Topol.

Set against the backdrop of world events that led to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Naval officer, Victor "Pug" Henry, and his family learn to navigate the waters of dangerous times in the late 1930s. While Germany expands and proceeds to seize several border countries, Italy attempts to establish a Fascist Colonial Empire under Mussolini and Japan prepares for a major battle with China. Meanwhile, the Henry clan finds itself drawn into the center of the conflict as they deal with the drama, romance, tragedy and heroism that lead to America's involvement in World War II.

MPAA rating: Not rated.

DVD, Region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital mono.

Closed-captioned.