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27th Day, The
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(DVD - Code 1) (US-Import)
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Gene Barry (War of the WorIds) stars in this unique, inteIIigent sci-fi thriIIer. Five ordinary humans are summoned by an aIien (ArnoId Moss, Gambit) who gives each a box containing capsuIes capable of kilIing miIlions of peopIe. lf they can refrain from using the capsules for 27 days, the Earth wiIl be spared. WiII they be able to stand firm, especially when word leaks out and a panicked and furious population starts to hunt them down? WilIiam Asher (I Love Lucy) directed this seldom-seen sleeper, adapted by John Mantley (Gunsmoke) from his own novel; the cast aIso incIudes Valerie French, George Voskovec, Paul Birch, Mel WeIIes and legendary voice actor Paul Frees in a rare onscreen appearance as a newscaster. |
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