Invasion of the body snatchers / 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. Based on the Collier's magazine serial by Jack Finney. Originally released as a motion picture in 1956. Complete digitally remastered version of the black and white film from the original film negative. Special features include: Interview with Kevin McCarthy ; original theatrical trailer. Not rated. 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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