The day the Earth stood still [videorecording] Twentieth Century Fox presents a 3 Arts Entertainment production in association with Dune Entertainment ; produced by Erwin Stoff, Gregory Goodman, Paul Harris Boardman ; screenplay by David Scarpa ; directed by Scott Derrickson.
Governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind a visitor's appearance. Dr. Helen Benson is a renowned scientist who finds herself face-to-face with an alien called Klaatu. Klaatu has traveled across the universe to warn of an impending global crisis. She quickly discovers the deadly ramifications of Klaatu's claim that he is a 'friend to the Earth.' Now, she and her yourng stepson must find a way to convince the entity who was sent to destroy humans that mankind is worth saving, but it may be too late.
Record details
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (104 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Special edition
- Publisher: Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2009]
- Copyright: ©2009
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Based on the screenplay by Edmund H. North which was based on a story by Harry Bates.Originally released as a motion picture in 2008.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Disc 1: The day the Earth stood still (2008 version) -- Disc 2: The day the Earth stood still (1951 version) / Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation ; produced by Julian Blaustein ; story by Harry Bates ; screenplay by Edmund H. North ; directed by Robert Wise.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- (1951 version): music, Bernard Herman ; director of photography, Leo Toder ; film editor, William Reynolds.(2008 version): edited by Wayne Wahrman ; director of photography, David Tattersall ; music, Tyler Bates.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- 1951 version cast: Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Hugh Marlowe, Sam Jaffe, Billy Gray, Frances Bavier, Lock Martin.Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Jaden Smith, John Cleese, Jon Hamm, Kyle Chandler, Kathy Bates.
- Target Audience Note:
- CHV rating: PG; violence, coarse language.MPAA rating: PG-13; for some sci-fi disaster images and violence.
- System Details Note:
- DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1); Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital mono.
- Language Note:
- (1951 version): English (Dolby 5.1, Dolby mono.), dubbed French (Dolby mono) or dubbed Spanish (Dolby mono.) dialogue; English or Spanish subtitles.(2008 version): English (Dolby 5.1), dubbed French (Dolby 5.1) or dubbed Spanish (Dolby 5.1) dialogue, English or Spanish subtitles; closed captioned.
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Available copies
- 29 of 32 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 32 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fort Branch Library | DVD DAY (Text) | 37810435444624 | Adult Video | Available | - |
