The day the earth caught fire /

"When the United States and the Soviet Union simultaneously set off nuclear explosions, the London Daily Express begins to report on bizarre weather changes around the world. But when the reporters dig deeper, they discover that the blasts have knocked Earth off its axis and sent it hurtling to...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: British Lion Films, Pax Films
Other Authors: Guest, Val, Munro, Janet, 1934-1972, McKern, Leo, 1920-2002, Judd, Edward, 1932-2009
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Language Notes:Closed-captioned.
Published: ©2001
Edition:Widescreen presentation.
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Summary:"When the United States and the Soviet Union simultaneously set off nuclear explosions, the London Daily Express begins to report on bizarre weather changes around the world. But when the reporters dig deeper, they discover that the blasts have knocked Earth off its axis and sent it hurtling towards the sun. Now, as scorching heat and devastating floods plague the planet, cities explode in chaos and mankind is left with one last hope: a final massive detonation that will either re-balance Earth's orbit or destroy our world forever"--Container.
Item Description:Originally produced as a motion picture in 1961.
Aspect ratio 2.35:1; enhanced for 16x9 TVs.
Special features: Audio commentary with director Val Guest and journalist Ted Newsom -- Theatrical trailer -- TV spots -- Radio spots -- Still gallery -- Val Guest bio.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (99 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 leaflet.
Format:DVD; Dolby digital mono.
Audience:Not rated.