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The war of the worlds [videorecording] / Paramount Pictures ; directed by Byron Haskin ; produced by George Pal ; screenplay by Barre Lyndon.

Barry, Gene (actor.). Robinson, Ann (actor.). Haskin, Byron, 1899-1984 (director.). Lyndon, Barré, 1896-1972 (author (screenplay).). Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946 War of the worlds. (Added Author). Paramount Pictures Corporation. (Added Author). Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Less Tremayne. (Cast).

Summary:

H.G. Wells' chilling story of the invasion of Earth by martians. Mass evacuation begins in panic as nations unite in an effort to repel the aliens.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount, 1999.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Full screen presentation.
DVD version of the 1953 motion picture.
Title from container.
Based on the novel by H.G. Wells.
Includes standard version of film, interactive menus, scene selection, and theatrical trailer.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Musical score by Leith Stephens.
Participant or Performer Note:
Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Less Tremayne.
Target Audience Note:
Not rated.
System Details Note:
DVD; Dolby Digital mono.
Language Note:
Includes English and French language soundtracks.
Closed-captioned.
Awards Note:
Academy Award winner for best special effects.
Subject: Imaginary wars and battles > Drama.
Martians > Drama.
Genre: Feature films.
Science fiction films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Available copies

  • 0 of 1 copy available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 0 of 1 copy available at Rockingham County Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Eden Library vid rotation green - 5419 (Text) 31554010899952 Adult Video Checked out 01/25/2024


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