'' Troy : Director 's Cut '' was screened at the 57th Berlin International Film Festival on February 17 , 2007 and received a limited release in Germany in April 2007 . Warner Home Video reportedly spent more than $ 1 million for the director 's cut , which includes " at least 1,000 new cuts " or almost 30 minutes extra footage ( with a new running time of 196 minutes ) . The DVD was released on September 18 , 2007 in the US . The score of the film was changed dramatically , with many of the female vocals being cut . An addition to the music is the use of Danny Elfman 's theme for '' Planet of the Apes '' during the pivotal fight between Hector and Achilles in front of the Gates of Troy
57th Berlin International Film Festival
57th Berlin International Film Festival
Troy (film)