Invasion of the body snatchers (Motion picture : 1956)
Title:
Invasion of the body snatchers [videorecording] / Republic Pictures ; Allied Artists Pictures Corporation presents ; screenplay by Daniel Mainwaring ; produced by Walter Wanger Pictures, Inc. ; directed by Don Siegel.
Kevin McCarthy, Dana Wynter, Larry Gates, King Donovan, Carolyn Jones, Jean Willes, Ralph Dumke, Virginia Christine. Original widescreen version (aspect ratio 2.35:1) 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 re-masted version of the black and white film from the original film negative. "Republic Pictures." Special features include: Interview with Kevin McCarthy ; original threatrical trailer.
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 terrifying race, for his life, Dr. Bennell escapes to warn the world of the deadly invasion of the pod people.
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