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War of the worlds Cover Image DVD DVD
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War of the worlds

Spielberg, Steven, 1946- (Added Author). Kennedy, Kathleen, 1954- (Added Author). Wilson, Colin. (Added Author). Friedman, Josh. (Added Author). Koepp, David. (Added Author). Cruise, Tom, 1962- (Added Author). Fanning, Dakota, 1994- (Added Author). Chatwin, Justin, 1982- (Added Author). Otto, Miranda. (Added Author). Robbins, Tim, 1958- (Added Author). Kami¿ski, Janusz, 1959- (Added Author). Freeman, Morgan. (Added Author). Williams, John, 1932- (Added Author). Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946 War of the worlds. (Added Author). DreamWorks Pictures. (Added Author). Paramount Pictures Corporation. (Added Author). DreamWorks Home Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Justin Chatwin, Miranda Otto, Tim Robbins, Rick Gonzalez, Yul Vazquez. (Cast).

Summary: Ray Ferrier is a working class man living in New Jersey. He has become estranged from his family and his life isn't in order. His small town life is shaken violently by the arrival of destructive intruders: Aliens which have come up from the ground, en masse, to destroy Earth and all the humans living on it. As the aliens plow through the country in a wave of mass destruction and violence, Ray must put aside thoughts of himself and come to the defense of his children. As the world fends for itself, it's inhabitants must save humanity from a far greater force that threatens to destroy it.

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  • ISBN: 141705784X
  • Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (approximately 117 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
    videodisc
  • Edition: [Widescreen edition].
  • Publisher: Universal City, CA : DreamWorks Home Entertainment, [2005]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Based on the novel by H.G. Wells.
Creation/Production Credits Note: Director of photography, Janusz Kaminski ; narrator, Morgan Freeman ; editor, Michael Kahn ; music, John Williams ; costume designer, Joanna Johnston ; production designer, Rick Carter ; visual effects supervisor, Pablo Helman.
Participant or Performer Note: Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Justin Chatwin, Miranda Otto, Tim Robbins, Rick Gonzalez, Yul Vazquez.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: PG-13; for frightening sequences of sci-fi violence and disturbing images.
System Details Note:
DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, DTS 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
Language Note:
English, or dubbed French dialogue, English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.

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Coplay Public Library DVD Adult WAR (Text) 31961000006664 Adult DVD Available -
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