Quatermass and The Pit – The Classic 1958-59 BBC Television Version Starring Andre Morell

Description

black and white-1958-1959. This is it, the original 6 part science fiction
serial. Professor Bernard Quatermass, played brilliantly by Andre Morell,
joins a team of scientists investigating strange artifacts unearthed during
excavation at Knightsbridge, London. First a fossilized skull is found, and
determined to be from an early ancestor of modern man about five million years
old. Soon, more remains are discovered. Then, deeper in the pit a large
cylinder is found. It’s first thought to be an unexploded bomb dropped by the
Germans during World War 2. But this theory is soon squashed by Professor
Quatermass as the missile was found below the 5 million year old primitive man
remains. This leads to the conclusion that the cylinder must be at least that
old. Colonel Breen, who is also involved in the project, finds this theory
unacceptable. As the missile is meticulously uncovered, the mystery deepens.
Odd symbols, including one that resembles a pentacle, which was used in the
practice of magic, are etched inside. One of the workers sees a ghost of a
small creature, leading Quatermass to investigate some of the many accounts
that the immediate area has been haunted for years. Finally, the sealed
compartment at the nose of the cylinder is opened to reveal the perfectly
preserved bodies of ancient Martians which resemble large insects. Could these
creatures have some connection to the psychic disturbances and the fossilized
bones? The answer will astound in this well made and believable sci-fi
classic.

Features:

Product Details:

• Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.1 x 5.42 x 0.58 inches; 2.88 Ounces
• Director ‏ : ‎ Rudolph Cartier
• Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Full Screen, NTSC
• Run time ‏ : ‎ 3 hours and 27 minutes
• Release date ‏ : ‎ February 16, 2010
• Actors ‏ : ‎ Andre Morell, Cec Linder, Anthony Bushell, Christine Finn
• Studio ‏ : ‎ PR Studios
• Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
• Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1