Description: Sonny Chiba, Vic Morrow and Hiroyuki Sanada in Japan's answer to Star Wars? Sold! Introducing Eureka's Limited Edition Blu-ray for Message From Space, a 1978 sci-fi thriller from Kinji Fukasaku (Battle Royale) that’s basically Toei Company’s answer to the barnstorming box-office success that was Star Wars. The film features an all-star cast that includes Sonny Chiba (Street Fighter), Vic Morrow (Twilight Zone: The Movie), Etsuko Shihomi (Soul of Chiba) and many more! Somewhere in a far flung galaxy lies the planet of Jillucia. Once a peaceful utopia, it has now fallen under the control of the Gavanas Empire, a warlike race ruled by the ruthless Emperor Rockseia (Mikio Narita). Desperate for help, the leader of the Jillucian people (Junkichi Orimoto) launches eight Liabe seeds into space – glowing orbs that, according to legend, will each summon a powerful warrior to the planet’s aid. The seeds are followed into the void by Princess Emeralida (Shihomi) and loyal Jillucian soldier Urocco (Makoto Satō), who attempt to find the prophesied protectors of their home world: ex-military commander General Garuda (Morrow) and his robot companion Beba-2 (Isamu Shimizu), thrill-seekers Shiro (Hiroyuki Sanada) and Aaron (Philip Casnoff), gambler Jack (Masazumi Okabe), aristocrat Meia (Peggy Lee Brennan) and swordsman Hans (Chiba), who has a deeply personal score to settle with the Gavanas Empire. Boasting a sweeping score and special effects that impress to this day, Message from Space was the most expensive Japanese film ever made at the time of its release – a cosmic fantasy designed to replicate the success of Star Wars while drawing upon Japan’s own genre tradition, recalling such films as Battle in Outer Space, Gorath and Fukasaku’s own The Green Slime. The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present Message from Space on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK from an immaculate restoration of the original film elements by Toei.100% Brand New and Factory SealedPacked with extra CARE with USPS First Class serviceDiscount/combined shipping if multiple items are ordered =)Photos in gallery is a sample of our actual in-stock itemShips from Las Vegas, USAIMPORTANT NOTE: An all-region Blu-ray player is required to view this movie. Standard U.S. Blu-ray players will NOT read Region B discs. If you're looking for a reliable all-region player, please be sure to visit our store. Limited Edition Features: Limited edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Scott Saslow [2000 copies] A collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Christopher Stewardson Features: 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray from a restoration of the original film elements supplied by Toei OriginalJapanese audio Optional English dubbed audioOptional English subtitlesBrand new audio commentary by Tom MesMessage from Earth – archival documentary featuring interviews with Sonny Chiba and Kenta FukasakuBrand new appreciation of the film by film writer Patrick MaciasReversible sleeve featuring original poster artworkStills galleryTrailers Technical Specs:Country: JapanLanguage: JapaneseYear: 1978Runtime: 105Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1Subtitles: Optional English Subtitles Looking for more import movies? Visit our storefront! The Goodie Emporium: https://www.ebay.com/str/goodieemporium Return policy: If New/Factory Sealed items have been opened, returns will not be accepted.
Price: 36.99 USD
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
End Time: 2024-08-19T08:04:45.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Format: Region B Blu-ray (locked)
Region Code: Region B Blu-ray (locked)
Case Type: Blu-ray case (with slip case)
Rating: NR
Actor: Etsuko Shihomi, Sonny Chiba, Vic Morrow, Mikio Narita, Junkichi Orimoto, Makoto Satō, Isamu Shimizu, Hiroyuki Sanada, Philip Casnoff, Masazumi Okabe, Peggy Lee Brenna
Director: Kinji Fukasaku
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Thriller
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Movie/TV Title: Message from Space
Studio: Eureka
Edition: Limited Collector's Edition
