The war of the worlds / a Paramount picture ; screenplay by Barré Lyndon ; produced by George Pal ; directed by Byron Haskin.
| Format | Video (DVD) |
| Edition | Special collector's ed. |
| Publication Info | Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount, ©2005. |
| Description | 1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Lyndon, Barré, 1896-1972. |
| Other author/creator | Pal, George. |
| Other author/creator | Haskin, Byron, 1899-1984. |
| Other author/creator | Barry, Gene. |
| Other author/creator | Robinson, Ann, 1929- |
| Other author/creator | Tremayne, Les. |
| Other author/creator | Hardwicke, Cedric, 1893-1964. |
| Other author/creator | Burns, Bob, 1935- |
| Other author/creator | Warren, Bill, 1943- |
| Other author/creator | Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946. War of the worlds. |
| Other author/creator | Paramount Pictures Corporation. |
| Other author/creator | Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm) |
| Uniform title | War of the worlds (Motion picture : 1953) |
| Abstract | A Martian spacecraft lands near the small southern California city of Linda Rosa. Disaster ensues. |
| General note | Based on the novel: The war of the worlds / by H.G. Wells. |
| General note | Originally produced as a motion picture in 1953. |
| General note | Special features: optional audio commentary by Robinson & Barry; optional audio commentary by Dante and film historians Bob Burns & Bill Warren; "The sky is falling! : making 'The war of the worlds'" featurette; "H.G. Wells : the father of science fiction" featurette; original theatrical trailer; "The war of the worlds" episode of the radio program "Mercury Theatre on the air" (originally broadcast on Oct. 30, 1938). |
| Credits | Director of photography, George Barnes ; edited by Everett Douglas ; music score by Leith Stevens. |
| Cast | Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Les Tremayne, Bob Cornthwaite, Sandro Giglio, Lewis Martin, Housely Stevenson Jr., Paul Frees, Bill Phipps, Vernon Rich, Henry Brandon, Jack Kruschen. |
| Performer | Commentary by Sir Cedric Hardwicke. |
| Audience | MPAA rating: G. |
| Technical details | DVD. |
| Language | In English or dubbed French, with optional English subtitles. |
| Language | Closed-captioned. |
| Awards note | Oscar Winner, Best Special Effects, 1953. |
| Contains title | War of the worlds (Radio program) |
| ISBN | 1415711666 |
| ISBN | 9781415711668 |
| UPC | 097360263947 |
| Publisher number | 02639 Paramount |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Compact DVDs | PN1997 .W37 2005 DVD | ✔ Available | Place Hold |