War of the worlds [videorecording] / DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures present ; an Amblin Entertainment, C/W production ; directed by Steven Spielberg ; screenplay by Josh Friedman and David Koepp ; produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Colin Wilson.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 141705784X
- ISBN: 9781417057849
- ISBN: 1417073144
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (117 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
- Edition: Widescreen
- Publisher: Universal City, California : DreamWorks Home Entertainment, [2005]
- Copyright: ©2005
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Based on the novel: The war of the worlds by H.G. Wells. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2005. Special feature: "Designing the enemy : Tripods and aliens" |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Janusz Kaminski ; editor, Michael Kahn ; music, John Williams ; Narrator, Morgan Freeman |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Miranda Otto, Justin Chatwin, Tim Robbins, Rick Gonzalez, Yul Vazquez, Lenny Venito, Lisa Ann Walter. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG-13; for frightening sequences of sci-fi violence and disturbing images. |
| System Details Note: | DVD ; DTS 5.1 surround ; Dolby digital 2.0 stereo. |
| Language Note: | Soundtrack in English and French with subtitles in French and Spanish; English subtitles for the hearing impaired. |
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| Genre: | Feature films. Science fiction films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 43 of 45 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 5 of 5 copies available at Harnett County Library.
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- 0 current holds with 45 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Creek Public Library | DVD F War C013 (Text) | 33630003273054 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Angier Public Library | DVD F War (Text) | 33632002268903 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Coats Public Library | DVD F War 17E (Text) | 33630004140708 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Dunn Public Library | DVD F War 379 E (Text) | 33436001758132 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Erwin Public Library | DVD F War 021 A (Text) | 33631001533861 | Adult Video | Available | - |
