| | War Of The Worlds DVD (9 Customer Reviews)
| Category | Action DVDs, Horror Movies, Thriller Videos, Science-Fiction/Fantasy, Recommended, Classic, Essential Cinema, Aliens, Futuristic, Disasters, Alien Attacks, Alien Invasions, AFI Top 50 Villains | | Starring | Gene Barry, Paul Frees, Jack Kruschen, Les Tremayne, Henry Brandon, Pierre Cressoy, Ann Robinson, Houseley Stevenson | | Director | Byron Haskin | | Art Director | Hal Pereira, Albert Nozaki | | Cinematographer | George Barnes | | Composer | Leith Stevens | | Editor | Everett Douglas | | Producer | George Pal | | Screenwriter | Barre Lyndon | | Source Writer | H.G. Wells |
Martian invade Earth in this 1953 adaptation of H.G. Wells' chilling novel. H. G. Wells' sci-fi classic about the invasion of Planet Earth by aggressive creatures from Mars. Arriving in green-glowing spaceships shaped like metallic stingrays, the Martians blast their atomizing death beams through most of the major cities in the world. What can save the Earth? The answer is simpler than mankind might ever have guessed. H.G. Wells' 1901 novel of the invasion of the Earth by Martians is brought to the screen with dazzling special effects. Academy Award Nominations: 3, including Best Sound Recording, Best Editing. Academy Awards: Best Special Effects.
Color by Technicolor.
Additional cast: Houseley Stevenson Jr. (General Mann's Aide), Paul Frees (Radio Announcer), Bill Phipps (Wash Perry), Vernon Rich (Colonel Heffner), and Henry Brandon (Cop).
Astronomical art by Chester Bonestell. War Of The Worlds Reviews: "...Dynamic fantasy holocaust, the INDEPENDENCE DAY of its day." -- Rating: A-
-- David Everitt, Entertainment Weekly "...George Pal's primitive but Oscar winning special effects still look 'cool' in THE WAR OF THE WORLDS..."
-- Mike Clark, USA Today "Paramount's Technicolor was the era's most vibrant, and Gordon Jennings' now-primitive Oscar-winning effects still look cool in this George Pal production."-- Mike Clark, USA Today
This is the only Pierre Cressoy video. War Of The Worlds | List Price | $12.98 (You save $4.29) | | Studio | Paramount Home Entertainment | | Orig Year | 1953 | | DVD Encoding | Region 1 | | All Time Sales Rank |  661  | | CD Universe Part number | 6938068 | | Catalog number | 26394 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Nov 01, 2005 | | Rating | Not Rated | | Running Time | 85 Minutes | | Additional Info | Full Frame; Collector's Edition; Special Edition | | Movie Details | Color; Full Frame; Collector's Edition; Special Edition |
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Additional Release Material:
Trailers: Original Theatrical Trailer
Audio Commentary:
1. Ann Robinson - Star, Gene Barry - Star
2. Joe Dante - Film Director, Bob Burns - Film Historian, Bill Warren - Author (KEEP WATCHING THE SKIES)
Featurette:
1. THE SKY IS FALLING: THE MAKING OF THE WAR OF THE WORLDS
2. H.G. WELLS: THE FATHER OF SCIENCE FICTION
3. THE WAR OF THE WORLDS (Radio Broadcast)
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Closed Captioned; Bio/Filmographies; Soundtrack English; Soundtrack French; Academy Awards; English Subtitles; Dolby Digital 5.1 Re
Setting the temporal starting point of the classic H.G. Wells novel in the year 1960 (rather than 1900), this engrossing adaptation follows the Time Traveler as he passes through World Wars I, II, and III and finally stops in the year 802,701. There he finds an apathetic, placid people called the Eloi and falls in love with one of their number, the beauteous blonde Weena. To his horror, however, he learns that the Eloi's apathy is generated by a maniacal, cannibalistic underworld--and that the only way to help them is to incite a revolution. George Pal's version of THE TIME MACHINE is an exciting and faithful cinematic production of H.G. Wells's 1895 classic. Academy Awards: Best Special Effects.
| | When Worlds Collide DVD (1951) Subtitled
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In this beloved George Pal (WAR OF THE WORLDS)-produced sci-fi classic. A dying star hurls through space on a collision course with Earth, with no way to stop it. The hope of the planet's citizens lies in the hands of pilot Dave Randall (Richard Derr) and astronomer Doc Hendron (Larry Keating), who will supervise the construction and flight of an interplanetary craft that will carry a handfull of humans to start the race anew on another planet. Academy Award nominations: 2, including Best (Color) Cinematography. Academy Awards: Best Special Effects.
An impending collision with a runaway star signals the destruction of Earth, as mankind puts all its hope in one spaceship that will carry the last humans to safety. The balance between human and planetary drama is excellently maintained as the film builds to its fascinating, unforgettable climax.
| | Day The Earth Stood Still DVD (1951)
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Beginning with a documentary style that immediately hooks the viewer, THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL, based on the Harry Bates short story "Farewell to the Master," becomes as much a human interest story as it does a sci-fi B-movie classic. The film soberly depicts the arrival of an alien dignitary, Klaatu (Michael Rennie), who has come to earth with his deadly robot, Gort (Lock Martin), to deliver the message that earthlings must stop warring among themselves--or else. After being shot at by ignorant, panicky military guards, Klaatu is brought to a Washington, D.C., hospital, where he begs a sympathetic but frank Major White (Robert Osterloh) to gather all the world's leaders so he can tell them more specifically what he has come 250 million miles to warn them about. Losing patience, Klaatu slips into the human world, adapting a false identity and living at a boarding house where he meets a smart woman with a conscience, Helen Benson (Patricia Neal), and her inquisitive son, Bobby (Billy Gray). Both mother and son soon find themselves embroiled in the complex mystery of Klaatu, his message, and the government's witch hunt for the alien. Made during the cold war--when Americans were obsessed with the destructive capabilities of the atomic bomb--THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL, thanks to its beautiful pacing, excellent dialogue, and haunting score by Bernard Herrmann, is still a treat for contemporary audiences.
The film soberly depicts the arrival of an alien dignitary, Klaatu, who has come to earth with his deadly robot, Gort, to deliver the message that earthlings must stop warring among themselves--or else. Stars Stars Michael Rennie, Robert Osterloh, Lock Martin, Patricia Neal.
| | Journey To The Center Of The Earth DVD (1959) 20th Century Fox
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JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH is based on Jules Verne's 1864 novel. A scientist heads out on a treacherous journey to the center of the earth. With him are an intrepid student, an Icelandic guide and the widow of a geologist who steals his information in an attempt to beat him to the earth's core. Along the way the group are confronted by all manner of dangerous obstacles: excessive heat and cold, gale force winds, and tremendous floods.
Closed Captioned; Bio/Filmographies; Soundtrack English
| | Thing DVD (1951) Full Frame; Subtitled
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A wonderfully crisp script and quick-paced direction distinguishes this film about an alien creature discovered near an Arctic outpost. Members of a scientific research team cart the frozen pilot back to camp where it thaws out--much to their regret.
Members of an Antarctic research team are killed off by a frozen alien they uncover.
| | This Island Earth DVD (1955) Full Frame; Subtitled
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In a desperate attempt to save their civilization, benevolent aliens kidnap Earth scientists. This ground-breaking science fiction displays the best special effects of its time, and a close look reveals seeds of many later films, including "Star Wars," "Aliens," "Star Trek" and "Coneheads."
Standard Screen; Soundtrack English; English Subtitles
| | Antwone Fisher/Behind Enemy Lines DVDs (2001)
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This 2-pack contains the hit Hollywood action/dramas ANTWONE FISHER and BEHIND ENEMY LINES. See individual titles for descriptions.
Standard Screen; Back-To-Back
| | Devil Girl From Mars DVD (1954) Westlake Entertainment Group
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An evil Martian female travels to Earth in search of human specimens to be used to repopulate the desolate red planet. Uncooperative men will be destroyed painfully, either as fuel for the ship or at the whim of a deadly robot. However, if the aliens are really as lovely as Head Martianess Hazel Court, who wouldn't cooperate?
Standard Screen; Soundtrack English
| | Benji 2-Pack DVDs (1974)
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Two classic films starring Benji, the loveable dog, are collected in this 2-pack. See individual titles for details.
Closed Captioned; Standard Screen; Soundtrack English
| | Peep And The Big Wide World DVDs (2005)
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The Learning Channel's animated children's series PEEP AND THE BIG WIDE WORLD uses a charming blend of wacky humor, adorable characters, and entertaining storylines to sneakily teach science to preschoolers ages 3-5. Narrated by actress Joan Cusack, the fun yet educational series follows the curious adventures of three young bird friends--newly-hatched chick Peep, clever robin Chirp, and conceited yet lovable duck Quack--as they explore their park home while learning scientific concepts such as shadows, gravity, mirrors, and more. The animated segments are then followed by live-action sequences in which real children implement the science being taught throughout the show. This collections combines the volumes PEEP'S NEW FRIENDS, PEEP FINDS, and PEEP FLOATS for 18 fun-filled stories.
Closed Captioned; Standard Screen; Soundtrack English
| | 2002 Oklahoma State Classics DVD (2002)
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Standard Screen; Soundtrack English
| | Noein: Volume 2 DVD (2005) Widescreen
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This anime series explores the coming-of-age of 12-year-old Haruka and her pal Yuu. They are planning to run away from home when a chance encounter introduces them to a member of the Dragon Cavalry claiming to be from 15 years in the future. Suddenly, Haruka becomes part of the Cavalry's plan and finds herself in the midst of a chaotic battle set in the future. With this second volume containing the next batch episodes, the story continues.
This animated program includes voiceover talent Crispin Freeman. After Haruka's mysterious disappearance with Karasu into the La'cryma dimension, Yuu frantically scours the city in search of his friend. The terrifying war-scarred world of La'cryma where humans live underground shows a bleak future...but is it preventable?
| | Windsors: A Royal Family DVDs (1994)
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This public broadcasting special follows the reigning dynasty of the Windsor family. Through four generations of being Europe's most prolific family, the program focuses on the ups and downs in the family history of royalty at it's best. Also included are updated reactions to the death of Princess Diana and other current developments involving the Windsor clan. Segments include "I'm Damned if I'm an Alien," "Image of a Queen," "Brothers at War," and "Family Affairs."
Closed Captioned; Standard Screen; Soundtrack English
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