| Edition |
Special edition. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (110 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (12 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.). |
| Series |
The Criterion collection ; 404 |
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Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 404.
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| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1964. |
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Based on a story by Daniel Defoe. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital mono., dual-layer, DVD-9, NTSC. |
| Cast |
Paul Mantee, Victor Lundin, Adam West, and The Woolly Monkey. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Winton C. Hoch ; art directors, Hal Pereira, Arthur Lonergan ; editor, Terry Morse ; music, Van Cleave ; production designer, Al Nozaki ; special effects, Butler-Glouner Inc., Lawrence W. Butler. |
| Note |
Special features: 1994 audio commentary featuring screenwriter Ib Melchior, actors Paul Mantee and Victor Lundin, production designer Al Nozaki, Oscar-winning special effects designer and "Robinson Crusoe on Mars" historian Robert Skotak, and excerpts from a 1979 audio interview with director Byron Haskin; excerpts from Melchior's original screenplay. Survival kit: "Destination: Mars": a new video featurette by Michael Lennick detailing the science and dreams behind Robinson Crusoe on Mars; new music video for Lundin's song "Robinson Crusoe on Mars"; stills gallery of behind-the-scenes photos, production designs, and promotional material; theatrical trailer. |
| Summary |
When his spaceship crash-lands on the barren wastelands of Mars, U.S. astronaut Commander "Kit" Draper must fight for survival, with a pet monkey his only companion until he meets "Friday," an alien. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Language |
English dialogue with optional English subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731 -- Film adaptations.
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Shipwreck survival -- Drama.
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Mars (Planet) -- Drama.
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Life on other planets -- Drama.
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Astronauts -- Drama.
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Monkeys -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Science fiction films.
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Survival films.
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| Subject |
Action and adventure films.
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| Genre/Form |
Film adaptations.
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Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Haskin, Byron, 1899-1984.
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Schenck, Aubrey, 1908-1999.
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Zabel, Edwin F.
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Melchior, Ib.
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Higgins, John C., 1908-1995.
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Mantee, Paul.
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Lundin, Victor.
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West, Adam, 1928-2017
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Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.
Robinson Crusoe.
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Paramount Pictures Corporation.
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Schenck-Zabel Productions.
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Devonshire Pictures, Inc.
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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| Note |
Title on container: Byron Haskin's Robinson Crusoe on Mars |
| ISBN |
1934121827 |
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9781934121825 |
| Standard No. |
715515025621 |
| Music No. |
CC1712D Criterion Collection |
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