Archive features
The World of Hammer: Trials of War
1994
Part of The World of Hammer television documentary series, narrated by Oliver Reed.
Compilation examining Hammer's often overlooked war films.
PRODUCTIONS
Quatermass and the Pit
aka. Five Million Years to Earth [US]
1967
original UK cinema trailer
- Director: Roy Ward Baker
- Producer: Anthony Nelson Keys
- Writer: Nigel Kneale
- Cast: Andrew Keir, Barbara Shelley, Julian Glover, James Donald, Bryan Marshall, Peter Copley, Duncan Lamont, Maurice Good, Edwin Richfield, Grant Taylor, Robert Morris, Sheila Steafel, Hugh Futcher, Hugh Morton, Thomas Heathcote, Noel Howlett, Hugh Manning, June Ellis, Keith Marsh, James Culliford, Bee Duffell, Roger Avon, Brian Peck, John Graham, Charles Lamb
Synopsis
During excavations in London a large unidentified object is unearthed. It defies definition although the area has always been associated with diabolical evil. Within its walls Professor Quatermass (Keir) discovers the remains of intelligent alien creatures that attempted to conquer the Earth in prehistoric times and, through their experiments on early man, altered human evolution to its present state. Though dormant for many centuries, the power supply from the excavations is being drained by the ship until its terrifying force can be unleashed and the creatures can reinstate their violent dominance over man.
adapted from the BBC tv serial
Available in HD: No
Available on DVD: Yes
