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Quatermass and the Pit (TV) (1958-1959)
A team of scientists search for the origin and purpose of a mysterious capsule found on a building site.Director: Rudolph Cartier
OVERALL: R2-
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Originally screened in six 35 minute episodes (207 minutes), this is a 178 minute video edition, prepared with the assistance of writer Nigel Kneale. It removes most of the individual episodes' main titles / end credits, to produce a seamless programme in 6 chapters.
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Extras:DISC ONE: The Quatermass Experiment (1953)
Episodes (Play All - 66:47):
* "Episode One: Contact Has Been Established" (31:37)
* "Episode Two: Persons Reported Missing" (34:50)
"Time Shift: The Kneale Tapes" 2003 TV episode (39:34)
"Quatermass: Cartier and Kneale in Conversation" 2005 featurette (11:02)
"Making Demons" 2005 featurette (7:08)
Quatermass and the Pit: Omnibus version Opening and Closings (2:11)
Photo gallery (61 images)
DVD-ROM:
- Scripts for the missing episodes of "The Quatermass Experiment" (PDF)
DISC TWO: Quatermass II (1955)
Episodes (Play All - 188:06):
* "Episode 1: The Bolts" (31:39)
* "Episode 2: The Mark" (29:48)
* "Episode 3: The Food" (33:06)
* "Episode 4: The Coming" (29:30)
* "Episode 5: The Frenzy" (30:37)
* "Episode 6: The Destroyers" (33:26)
DISC THREE: Quatermass and the Pit (1958-59)
Episodes (Play All - 207:04):
* "Episode 1: The Halfmen" (35:11)
* "Episode 2: The Ghosts" (36:41)
* "Episode 3: Imps and Demons" (31:14)
* "Episode 4: The Enchanted" (32:48)
* "Episode 5: The Wild Hunt" (35:48)
* "Episode 6: Hob" (35:22) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:A 48-page liner notes booklet "Viewing Notes" by Andrew Pixley; contains information about Kneale's work, the production of the serials (including the 1978 ITV Quatermass series), the Hammer film versions and the restoration work carried out for the DVD release.
3-disc set in a double-width amaray case.
Region 2/4 encoded. -
Easter eggs:On disc 1, go to Special Features, highlight 'The Kneale Tapes', press LEFT then ENTER. This plays a short video clip of some Quatermass footage, overdubbed with comedy narration (1:48).
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Special thanks to Rewind user Liam Cairney & Darrel_Griffin for providing these specifications.
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Extras:DISC ONE: The Quatermass Experiment (1953)
Episodes (Play All - 66:47):
* "Episode One: Contact Has Been Established" (31:37)
* "Episode Two: Persons Reported Missing" (34:50)
"Time Shift: The Kneale Tapes" 2003 TV episode (39:34)
"Quatermass: Cartier and Kneale in Conversation" 2005 featurette (11:02)
"Making Demons" 2005 featurette (7:08)
Quatermass and the Pit: Omnibus version Opening and Closings (2:11)
Photo gallery (61 images)
DVD-ROM:
- Scripts for the missing episodes of "The Quatermass Experiment" (PDF)
DISC TWO: Quatermass II (1955)
Episodes (Play All - 188:06):
* "Episode 1: The Bolts" (31:39)
* "Episode 2: The Mark" (29:48)
* "Episode 3: The Food" (33:06)
* "Episode 4: The Coming" (29:30)
* "Episode 5: The Frenzy" (30:37)
* "Episode 6: The Destroyers" (33:26)
DISC THREE: Quatermass and the Pit (1958-59)
Episodes (Play All - 207:04):
* "Episode 1: The Halfmen" (35:11)
* "Episode 2: The Ghosts" (36:41)
* "Episode 3: Imps and Demons" (31:14)
* "Episode 4: The Enchanted" (32:48)
* "Episode 5: The Wild Hunt" (35:48)
* "Episode 6: Hob" (35:22) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:A 48-page liner notes booklet "Viewing Notes" by Andrew Pixley; contains information about Kneale's work, the production of the serials (including the 1978 ITV Quatermass series), the Hammer film versions and the restoration work carried out for the DVD release.
3-disc set in a double-width amaray case.
Region 2/4 encoded. -
Easter eggs:On disc 1, go to Special Features, highlight 'The Kneale Tapes', press LEFT then ENTER. This plays a short video clip of some Quatermass footage, overdubbed with comedy narration (1:48).
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Special thanks to Rewind user Liam Cairney & Darrel_Griffin for providing these specifications.
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Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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OVERALL: R2
The two complete collections which are identical releases and contain the complete, uncut, 6-part serial version.
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CUTS:
- R0 United Kingdom- Revelation Films / BBC Worldwide - Yes - Edited compilation of the 6-part original; see notes (178:01 PAL)
- R2 The Quatermass Collection United Kingdom- BBC - No cuts (207:04 PAL)
- R4 The Quatermass Collection Australia- Umbrella Entertainment - No cuts (207:04 PAL)
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Comparison added by Rick_Curzon on 21/08/20
Comparison last updated by Rick_Curzon on 21/08/20UPDATE LOG:
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