Invasion of the body snatchers / [videorecording] / Republic Pictures ; Allied Artists Pictures Corporation presents ; screenplay by Daniel Mainwaring ; produced by Walter Wanger ; directed by Don Siegel.
Original widescreen version on side A, full frame version on side B. Complete digitally remastered version of the black and white film from the original film negative. Originally released as a motion picture in 1956. Not rated. Based on the Collier's magazine serial by Jack Finney. Special features include: Interview with Kevin McCarthy ; original theatrical trailer. Kevin McCarthy, Dana Wynter, Larry Gates, King Donovan, Carolyn Jones, Jean Willes, Ralph Dumke, Virginia Christine.
Contents:
[Side A. Original theatrical] widescreen -- [Side B] Full screen.
Summary:
Plant-like extraterrestrials have invaded Santa Mira, a small town in California, replicating the villagers in giant seed "pods" and taking possession of their souls while they sleep. In a race for his life, Dr. Bennell escapes to warn the world of the deadly invasion of the pod people.
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