This Island Earth (Joseph M. Newman, 1955) [RePoPo]

------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Technical Information ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Type..................: Movie Container file........: AVI Video Format..........: H.264 Total Bitrate.........: 2274Kbps Audio format..........: AC3 (As in DVD, Untouched) Audio Languages.......: English 1.0 Subtitles Ripped......: Spanish Subtitles in Subpack..: French, Spanish Resolution............: 640x480 Aspect Ratio..........: 1.33:1 (Open Matte) **See note below** Original Aspect Ratio.: 2.00:1 (according to IMDB, presumably 1.85:1) Color.................: Color FPS...................: 23.976 Source................: NTSC DVD Duration..............: 01:25:58 Genre.................: Science-Fiction IMDb Rating...........: 6.5/10 Movie Information.....: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047577/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OPEN MATTE is a filming technique that involves matting out the top and bottom of the film frame in the movie projector (known as a soft matte) for the widescreen theatrical release and then scanning the film without a matte (at Academy ratio) for a full screen home video release. Usually, non-anamorphic 4-perf films are filmed directly on the entire full frame silent aperture gate (1.33:1). When a married print is created, this frame is slightly re-cropped by the frame line and optical soundtrack down to Academy ratio (1.37:1). The movie projector then uses an aperture mask to soft matte the Academy frame to the intended aspect ratio (1.85:1 or 1.66:1). When the 4:3 fullscreen video master is created, many filmmakers may prefer to use the full Academy frame (open matte) instead of creating a pan and scan version from within the 1.85 framing. Because the framing is increased vertically in the open matte process, the decision to use it needs to be made prior to shooting, so that the camera operator can frame for 1.85:1 and "protect" for 4:3; otherwise unintended objects such as boom microphones, cables, and light stands may appear in the open matte frame, thus requiring some amount of pan and scan in some or all scenes. Additionally, the unmatted 4:3 version will often throw off an otherwise tightly-framed shot and add an inordinate amount of headroom above actors (particularly with 1.85:1). The standardization of widescreen TVs and the growing use of 3-perforation 35mm film (with an aspect ratio of 1.78:1) to save on film costs has made the open matte process less popular in recent years. (Taken from wikipedia) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Release Notes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SYNOPSIS/PLOT: When atomic scientist Dr. Meacham (Rex Reason) is chosen to take part in a top-secret research experiment in a remote lab, he quickly discovers that he is really involved in an evil scheme by alien Metalunans to take over Earth. After he and the gorgeous Dr. Adams (Faith Domergue) make their escape shortly before the lab explodes, they are whisked away in a flying saucer to Metaluna, where they are blamed for the destruction. Will interstellar negotiation save the day or will the scientists be forced to take part in a treacherous battle to the death? Featuring incredible special effects that were 2 1/2 years in the making, this is one adventure that you have to see to believe. CAST Jeff Morrow - Exeter Faith Domergue - Dr. Ruth Adams Rex Reason - Cal Meacham Lance Fuller - Brack Russell Johnson - Steve Carlson Douglas Spencer - Monitor Robert Nichols - Joe Wilson Karl Ludwig Lindt - Dr. Adolph Engelborger Jack Byron - Photographer Spencer Chan - Scientist Richard Deacon - Pilot Coleman Francis - Expressman Mark Hamilton - Metatunan Edward Hearn Edward Ingram - Photographer Eddie Parker - Mutant Regis Parton - Mutant Olan Soule - First Reporter Robert B. Williams - Webb CREW Joseph Newman - Director Jack Arnold - Director (reshoots) William Alland - Producer Franklin Coen - Screenwriter Raymond F. Jones - Book Author Edward G. O'Callaghan - Screenwriter Clifford Stine - Cinematographer / Special Effects Joseph E. Gershenson - Musical Direction/Supervision Henry Mancini - Composer (Music Score) Hans Salter - Composer (Music Score) Herman Stein - Composer (Music Score) Virgil Vogel - Editor Alexander Golitzen - Art Director Richard H. Riedel - Art Director Russell A. Gausman - Set Designer Julia Heron - Set Designer Rosemary Odell - Costume Designer Leslie I. Carey - Sound/Sound Designer Robert Pritchard - Sound/Sound Designer Millicent Patrick - Makeup Bud Westmore - Makeup David S. Horsley - Special Effects Fred Frank - First Assistant Director ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SOME REVIEWS: Variety, Jan 1st 1955 Plot motivation in the screenplay is derived from the frantic efforts of the men of the interstellar planet, Metaluna, to find on Earth a new source of atomic energy. For the accomplishment of this goal, the outstanding scientists in the field have been recruited by a character named Exeter, who has set up a completely-equipped laboratory in Georgia. One of the most thrilling sequences occurs as huge meteors attack the space ship as it is working its way to Metaluna. Ingeniously-constructed props and equipment, together with strange sound effects also are responsible for furthering interest, which is of the edge-of-the-seat variety during the latter half of the film. For an added fillip, there's a Mutant, half human, half insect, which boards the ship as it escapes from Metaluna. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assemble your Interociter... Exeter would have only one rival for Most Compelling Alien of the Fifties; that would be Klaatu (The Day the Earth Stood Still). The differences between the two are profound. From the moment he appears, Klaatu is an arresting presence, an advanced being even at his most humane. Exeter, in contrast, comes from a technologically advanced culture, but he is very human: emotional, powerless to resist fate, but resilient and optimistic in the face of total destruction, a symbol of ethical perseverance. Side by side they serve as a reminder that humanity can aspire to more than one goal. One question the film doesn't answer: Were there more Exeters on Metaluna, or was he unique? As with Klaatu, the performance of Exeter is crucial. Morrow strikes the right note: His dignified, soulful portrayal lays this alien bare for the audience. At first, This Island Earth slyly packages itself as Meacham's story; but bit by bit Exeter takes over the film from this square-jawed, deep-voiced, two-dimensional scientist-cum-hero. Reason and Domergue do a fine job with their forgettable roles; nonetheless Exeter is much the more interesting character. (The supporting cast includes poor Russell Johnson in another role later overshadowed by his unfortunate three-hour tour.) The art direction and special effects--always trumpeted as two and a half years in the making--are superb, and not just for 1954. Tremendous effort went into communicating the scale of destruction on Metaluna, which is mutilated by meteors remote-controlled from enemy spacecraft. (Brilliantly, the barely glimpsed Zahgon ships look harsh and alien even from the standpoint of the Metalunans.) Yet the creators had the sense to remember that the purpose of effects is setting. The people behind today's effects-obsessed science fiction dreadnoughts need to see This Island Earth immediately. Scifi.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTICE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check you have installed the right codecs, as listed in this .nfo file, before trying to play it. VLC will play this file without having to install any codec. If you don't like the codec(s), container, resolution, file size, languages or any technical aspect on this rip, keep it to yourself and go and do your own. Serious feedback on quality will always be welcome -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Madcat247 (2008-09-22)

Pure class.
Many thanks

master_b415 (2008-09-27)

Nicely done rip. Hard to find.....classic Sci Fi. Tnx & cheers.

diggoook (2008-10-13)

sorry guys, missed the window))

Elynitthria (2008-11-20)

Great, this is one of my top 10 classics and i have lost my copy just recently.

EdiTTor (2010-03-22)

This is not complete People it is only Half the movie at 1.3 gig i could have done avatar you sad fuck

jgaryk (2012-08-23)

VLC would not play this.

camaysar (2012-12-22)

My Toshiba TV/DVD combo could not play this file.

camaysar (2012-12-22)

Btw, some strange mis-information among the comments: My VLC (Mac) played it fine, and it is the COMPLETE film. Looks great, too (but only possible for me on the computer).

ciderhouse (2014-01-12)

An excellent quality rip, uses AVC video and AC3 audio. Plays back in full on my PC (potplayer, vlc, mpc-hc) and standalone Samsung Blu-ray player. You won't be able to play this on a DVD only player due to the newer AVC codec (supported in BD players). Anyone still having a problem should remux it with mkvmerge (lossless) as MKV is preferable to AVI with this combination of codecs.