Format: DVD - AUS PAL Region 4
Category: Action & Adventure
Rating: PG
Rating Info: Mild Violence
Language: English
Directors: Byron Haskin
Actors: Ann Robinson, Gene Barry, Les Tremayne
Info: Laden with Academy Award winning special effects, this chilling adaptation of HG Wells frightening novel detailing a Martian invasion delivers fiery thrills, laser-hot action and unrelenting, edge-of-your-seat suspense. Gene Barry and Ann Robinson are among the humans intrigued when a meteor-like object crashes to Earthbut its occupants are definitely not friendly. The assault on Earth is underway, and the Martian machines hovering swan-shaped vehicles of destruction are both beautiful and terrifying as they cut a relentless path of annihilation. Produced by George Pal and directed by Byron Haskin, The War of the Worlds is widely regarded as one of the greatest sci-fi films of all time and received three Oscar nominations.