The 164 minute movie is divided into 28 chapters and is stored on a dual-layered disc containing 7.4 gigabytes of data. Disappointingly, Columbia Tristar declined to provide A Passage to India with a brand new 5.1 sound mix. Instead, the release includes original two-channel Dolby Surround soundtracks for English and French languages, plus Spanish in 2.0 stereo. Despite this possible shortcoming, the standard Surround soundtrack didn't detract from overall enjoyment of the film. Dialogue is clear and distinguishable over music and effects, while a fair bit of ambient surround material is present.
Music is full-bodied with good dynamic range.
As this is a drama you shouldn't expect much from your subwoofer, but overall A Passage to India gets a passing grade. The DVD also includes English, French and Spanish subtitles and English Closed Captioning data. Once again Columbia Tristar provides only a bare minimum of bonus features. Features continue with cast and crew biographies and filmographies for six people, plus theatrical trailers for Lawrence of Arabia , The Bridge on the River Kwai and The Guns of Navarone - but strangely none for A Passage to India itself. Production notes are included in the form of a two-page insert in the Amaray DVD case.