The War of the worlds
(DVD)
Published:
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Home Video, [1999].
Format:
DVD
Physical Desc:
1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status:
Description
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.
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
West Haven Main Adult Fiction DVD
DVD WAR
Missing
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
0792154657
Notes
General Note
Directed by Byron Haskin; produced by George Pal; screenplay by Barre Lyndon.
General Note
DVD version of the 1953 motion picture.
General Note
Title from container.
General Note
Based on the novel by H.G. Wells.
General Note
Includes standard version of film, interactive menus, scene selection, and theatrical trailer.
Creation/Production Credits
Musical score by Leith Stephens.
Participants/Performers
Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Les Tremayne.
Description
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.
System Details
DVD format; Dolby digital sound.
Language
Includes English and French language soundtracks.
Awards
Academy Award winner for best special effects.
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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Wells, H. G., Barry, G., Robinson, A., Tremayne, L., & Haskin, B. (1999). The War of the worlds. Paramount Home Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)H. G. 1866-1946. Wells et al.. 1999. The War of the Worlds. Paramount Home Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)H. G. 1866-1946. Wells et al., The War of the Worlds. Paramount Home Video, 1999.
MLA Citation (style guide)The War of the Worlds. Wells, H. G. 1866-1946., et al. Paramount Home Video, 1999.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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