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In this sprawling television miniseries, originally aired in May 1983 on NBC, a race of seemingly human-like aliens arrive en masse on Earth. These ...Show synopsisIn this sprawling television miniseries, originally aired in May 1983 on NBC, a race of seemingly human-like aliens arrive en masse on Earth. These "Visitors" promise cooperation and friendship -- then launch a clandestine takeover of the planet by accusing the entire scientific and medical community of conspiring to destroy them, then finally "benevolently" seizing power. Inspired by Sinclair Lewis' It Can't Happen Here, a 1935 account of a fictional fascist takeover of America, V uses a huge ensemble cast and an elliptical method of storytelling to trace the contact between humans and the Visitors, from the arrival of 50 giant flying saucers in low Earth orbit to the first major victory of the underground resistance that opposes the aliens. Major characters include Mike Donovan (Marc Singer), a television cameraman who leverages his experience filming in various war-torn locales to help expose the Visitors' true nature; news anchor Kristine Walsh (Jenny Sullivan), his sometime girlfriend, who allows her ambitions to cloud her journalistic judgment and becomes a pawn of the alien invasion; Juliet Parrish (Faye Grant), a young biochemist who finds herself thrust into the role of resistance leader; Abraham Bernstein (Leonardo Cimino), the patriarch of a Jewish family divided between the lessons of the Holocaust and the need to survive; Elias Taylor (Michael Wright), a petty thief who joins the resistance after the Visitors kill his doctor brother, Ben (Richard Lawson); and Robin Maxwell (Blair Tefkin), the surly eldest daughter of a scientist (Michael Durrell) who finds his family the target of harassment and intimidation. The Visitors, who assume common human first names as their monikers, include supreme leader John (Richard Herd); sultry science and security officer Diana (Jane Badler); hunky Brian (Peter Nelson); and gentle Willie (Robert Englund). V was written and directed by Kenneth Johnson, who initially envisioned the project as a less fanciful story of fascist aggression; when his pitch to NBC seemed to be faltering, Johnson allegedly added the alien angle extemporaneously, securing himself a green light and NBC a sweeps-week hit. The success of V spawned a second miniseries, V: The Final Battle, and a weekly TV series that lasted 19 episodes from 1984 to 1985. Johnson ended his association with the world of V halfway through production on the second miniseries, but his work on the Alien Nation TV spin-off years later would resurrect many of the themes of V. Actor Singer was already known to sci-fi fans as star of The Beastmaster, while Englund would go on to portray Freddy Krueger in countless Nightmare on Elm Street films. ~ Brian J. Dillard, RoviHide synopsis
Description:Good. 2-VHS Set in excellent condition in worn sleeve; In this...Good. 2-VHS Set in excellent condition in worn sleeve; In this sprawling television miniseries, originally aired in May 1983 on NBC, a race of seemingly human-like aliens arrive en masse on Earth. These "Visitors" promise cooperation and friendship--then launch a clandestine takeover of the planet by accusing the entire scientific and medical community of conspiring to destroy them, then finally "benevolently" seizing power. Inspired by Sinclair Lewis' It Can't Happen Here, a 1935 account of a fictional fascist takeover of America, V uses a huge ensemble cast and an elliptical method of storytelling to trace the contact between humans and the Visitors, from the arrival of 50 giant flying saucers in low Earth orbit to the first major victory of the underground resistance that opposes the aliens. Major characters include Mike Donovan (Marc Singer), a television cameraman who leverages his experience filming in various war-torn locales to help expose the Visitors' true nature; news anchor Kristine Walsh (Jenny Sullivan), his sometime girlfriend, who allows her ambitions to cloud her journalistic judgment and becomes a pawn of the alien invasion; Juliet Parrish (Faye Grant), a young biochemist who finds herself thrust into the role of resistance leader; Abraham Bernstein (Leonardo Cimino), the patriarch of a Jewish family divided between the lessons of the Holocaust and the need to survive; Elias Taylor (Michael Wright), a petty thief who joins the resistance after the Visitors kill his doctor brother, Ben (Richard Lawson); and Robin Maxwell (Blair Tefkin), the surly eldest daughter of a scientist (Michael Durrell) who finds his family the target of harassment and intimidation. The Visitors, who assume common human first names as their monikers, include supreme leader John (Richard Herd); sultry science and security officer Diana (Jane Badler); hunky Brian (Peter Nelson); and gentle Willie (Robert Englund). V was written and directed by Kenneth Johnson, who initially envisioned the project as a less fanciful story of fascist aggression; when his pitch to NBC seemed to be faltering, Johnson allegedly added the alien angle extemporaneously, securing himself a green light and NBC a sweeps-week hit. The success of V spawned a second miniseries, V: The Final Battle, and a weekly TV series that lasted 19 episodes from 1984 to 1985. Johnson ended his association with the world of V halfway through production on the second miniseries, but his work on the Alien Nation TV spin-off years later would resurrect many of the themes of V. Actor Singer was already known to sci-fi fans as star of The Beastmaster, while Englund would go on to portray Freddy Krueger in countless Nightmare on Elm Street films. ~ Brian J. Dillard, Rovi.
Description:Blair Tefkin, Lane Smith, Jeff Yagher, Robert Englund, Jennifer...Blair Tefkin, Lane Smith, Jeff Yagher, Robert Englund, Jennifer Cooke, June Chadwick, Jane Badler, Michael Ironside, Faye... Good. 1983 Run time: 196. The item or packaging may have identifying markings from its owner or show limited signs of wear. Digital copies may or may not be present.
Description:Marc Singer, Faye Grant, Michael Ironside, Jane Badler, Michael...Marc Singer, Faye Grant, Michael Ironside, Jane Badler, Michael Durrell. Fair. 1983 Run time: 196.
Description:Jane Badler, Michael Durrell, Faye Grant, Peter Nelson, David...Jane Badler, Michael Durrell, Faye Grant, Peter Nelson, David Packer. Very good. 1983 Run time: 196. Ships out next day, click expedited for faster shipping.
Description:Marc Singer, Faye Grant, Michael. 1983 Run time: 190. Very Good...Marc Singer, Faye Grant, Michael. 1983 Run time: 190. Very Good VHS with front and back artwork. All videos as represented Buy with Confidence-condition as represented-We rate conservatively Fast Ship from East Coast, Superior Customer service, New Arrivals daily. Customer inquiries answered in 24hours-all issues resolved with focus on customer service and satisfaction.
Description:Good. Used-Good 2001 Well cared for disc(s). Cases may show...Good. Used-Good 2001 Well cared for disc(s). Cases may show signs of wear. May have previous owner's name. "We create solutions that change lives."
Description:Marc Singer, Faye Grant, Michael Ironside, Jennifer Cooke, Jane...Marc Singer, Faye Grant, Michael Ironside, Jennifer Cooke, Jane Badler. Good. 1983 Run time: 196.
Description:Very Good. Very Good condition. VHS Tape. Case Good. Complete...Very Good. Very Good condition. VHS Tape. Case Good. Complete miniseries! Quality guaranteed! In original artwork/packaging unless otherwise noted.
Description:Fine. 085391148920 This item is guaranteed to play perfectly...Fine. 085391148920 This item is guaranteed to play perfectly with all original artwork and materials. 8.
I'm a big fan of the sci-fi and fantasy epic. I know that immediately biases your opinion of this review, and so it should. For those that want to see a good character driven, world based sci-fi mini-series this is right up their alley. As long as you don't mind some pretty significant holes in the ...
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