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The War of the Worlds (1953)Rating: 3 Stars (out of 4)Our Favorite MartiansBy Jeffrey M. Anderson Buy The War of the Worlds on DVD.
DVD Details: Paramount's new DVD comes with the original stereo soundtrack, which apparently was lost shortly after its release; a mono version is also available for those who prefer it. The picture and colors are likewise vividly re-mastered. There are two commentary tracks, one by actors Robinson and Barry, and an excellent one by three fans: film director Joe Dante (Gremlins), and historians Bob Burns and Bill Warren. One great bonus is the complete, original Orson Welles radio broadcast. Otherwise, we get a couple of featurettes and a trailer. Starring: Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Les Tremayne, Bob Cornthwaite, Sandro Giglio, Lewis Martin, Houseley Stevenson Jr., Paul Frees, Bill Phipps, Vernon Rich, Henry Brandon, Jack Kruschen, Cedric Hardwicke (voice), Vittorio Cramer (narrator) |
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