The war of the worlds When worlds collide
(DVD)
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Published
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Pictures, c2007.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (167 min.) : sd., col., stereo. ; 4 3/4 in.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Burr Oak Community Library | DVD War of the Worlds | On Shelf |
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Published
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Pictures, c2007.
Format
DVD
Language
English
UPC
097361242644
Notes
General Note
War of the worlds originally released as a motion picture in 1953 ; When worlds collide originally released as a motion picture in 1951.
Creation/Production Credits
War of the worlds: based on the novel by H.G. Wells ; produced by George Pal ; screenplay by Barré Lyndon ; directed by Byron Haskin.
Creation/Production Credits
When worlds collide: based on the novel by Edwin Balmer and Philip Wylie ; produced by George Pal ; screenplay by Sydney Boehm ; directed by Rudolph Maté.
Participants/Performers
War of the worlds cast: Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Les Tremayne.
Participants/Performers
When worlds collide cast: Richard Derr, Barbara Rush, Peter Hanson, John Hoyt, Larry Keating, Judith Ames, Stephen Chase, Frank Cady, Hayden Rorke, Sandro Giglio.
Description
War of the worlds: The residents of a small town are intrigued when a flaming meteor lands in the hills. But, they soon find Martians intend an assault on the Earth, with hundreds of invulnerable ships. The invasion takes place all over the world, all the major cities are destroyed one after one, and even the atomic bomb can't stop them.
Description
When worlds collide: When scientists discover a distant planet is on a catastrophic collision course with Earth, the government refuses to believe the evidence. It's now up to private citizens to finance and build a spaceship to carry a limited number of people and animals to another planet to begin a new civilization. Deciding who gets to live or die during the impending destruction of the world brings out the best and worst in people.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: G.
System Details
DVD, full screen.
Language
War of the worlds: English (Dolby 2.0, Dolby mono.) and dubbed French (Dolby mono.) dialogue, English subtitles; closed-captioned.
Language
When worlds collide: English (Dolby mono.) and dubbed French (Dolby mono.) dialogue, English subtitles; closed-captioned.
Awards
War of the worlds: Academy Award: Oscar, Best Effects, Special Effects (1954).
Awards
When worlds collide: Academy Award: Oscar, Best Effects, Special Effects (1952).
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Barry, G., Robinson, A., Tremayne, L., Derr, R., Rush, B., Hanson, P., & Balmer, E. (2007). The war of the worlds: When worlds collide . Paramount Pictures.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gene. Barry et al.. 2007. The War of the Worlds: When Worlds Collide. Paramount Pictures.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gene. Barry et al.. The War of the Worlds: When Worlds Collide Paramount Pictures, 2007.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Barry, Gene., et al. The War of the Worlds: When Worlds Collide Paramount Pictures, 2007.
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