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Features: DVD, Pan and Scan (TV Format), English, French, Spanish, Subtitled
From the mind of science-fiction giant Ray Bradbury springs what is perhaps his most epic vision. Capturing mankind s first venture into the colonization of another planet and its tragic first contact with another species The Martian Chronicles is a stunning achievement that will take you from the edge of your seat to the stars.Earth is on the verge of extinction. To survive, mankind must find another place to live. But when three expeditions to Mars, headed by Col. John Wilder (Oscar -nominee* Rock Hudson), find suitable conditions for relocation, humans pour in by the shipload bringing the old evils of Earth with them! As Wilder begins to heed the lessons of the dying Martian civilization, can he save humanity from repeating its doomSystem Requirements: Running Time 293 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE
Editor's Note
Based on Ray Bradbury's sweeping sci-fi classic, this 1979 mini-series details the mystery, wonder and horror of humankind's attempts to leave Earth and establish a new culture on Mars. Scientists travel to Mars to study its atmosphere and terrain, and decide that earthlings can dwell safely in this new environment--but some in the group learn that an alien life form might exist beneath the planet's surface. Everyone will eventually learn that the colonization of Mars might not be welcomed by its present inhabitants...and with good reason. This epic television production originally aired in three parts. Darren McGavin, Roddy McDowell, Rock Hudson, and Bernie Casey star.
Plot Summary
From the imagination of author Ray Bradbury comes this mini- series about the mystery, wonder and horror of humankind's attempts to leave Earth and establish a new culture on Mars.| In the first of three installments, "The Expeditions," a team of astronautical explorers lands on Mars. These scientists study Martian atmosphere and terrain, and decide that earthlings can dwell safely in this new environment. But some in the group learn that an alien life form might exist beneath the planet's surface.| Everyone will eventually learn that the colonization of Mars might not be welcomed by its present inhabitants...
| Features | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection | | Subtitles: English, French, Spanish |
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Release Information
| | Studio: MGM |
| Release Date: 9/18/2007 |
| Running Time: 293 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1979 | | Catalog ID: 1006989 | | UPC: 00027616911278 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Available Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Pan and Scan (TV Format) 1.33:1 [4:3] |
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