Tales of Adventure: Collection 8 (1916-1971)

Six-disc set includes: 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea (1916)The first feature adaptation of Jules Verne's classic novel also incorporated elements of the author's "The Mysterious Island" to deliver an astounding silent adventure. An American naval crew sent to investigate reports of a sea monster have a fateful encounter with the obsessed Captain Nemo (Allen Holubar) and his fantastic submarine, the Nautilus. Amazing underwater footage and color-tinted sequences are a highlight; Dan Hanlon, Edna Pendleton co-star. 104 min. Silent with music score. BW/Rtg: NR Master Of The World (1961)Elements of the Jules Verne novels "Master of the World" and "Robur, The Conqueror" are combined in this marvelous science-fiction thriller. Vincent Price stars as Captain Robur, a 19th-century scientist who builds a gigantic airship and sets out to eliminate the world's weapons in an effort to abolish war. With Charles Bronson, Henry Hull, Mary Webster. 99 min. C/Rtg: NR Valley Of The Dragons (1961)Two 19th-century men engaged in a duel to the death have their battle interrupted by the passing of a low-flying comet that whisks them both away and deposits them in a mysterious jungle inhabited by prehistoric man. The former foes are forced to adapt to their challenging circumstances while hoping the freak occurrence will repeat itself and return them home. Based on a Jules Verne novel; Cesare Danova, Sean McClory star. 82 min. BW/Rtg: NR War-Gods Of The Deep (1965)Strange thefts and disappearances plaguing an early-20th-century Cornish coastal town lead a pair of adventurers (Tab Hunter, David Tomlinson) to the uncanny cause-an underwater city populated by smugglers and humanoid creatures, and lorded over by an unaging megalomaniac (Vincent Price). Inspired by both Poe and Lovecraft, this AIP sci-fi shocker co-stars Susan Hart, John Le Mesurier; final feature effort from Jacques Tourneur. AKA: "City in the Sea." 84 min. C/Rtg: NR Jules Verne's Rocket To The Moon (1967)Madcap British sci-fi comedy blends elements from the works of Jules Verne with the real-life legend of P.T. Barnum. Burl Ives is master showman Barnum, who, while travelling through Europe, puts his backing behind a plan to launch a man to the moon with a rocket cannon. Troy Donahue, Gert Frobe and Terry-Thomas also star. AKA: "Blast-Off," "Those Fantastic Flying Fools." 101 min. C/Rtg: NR The Light At The Edge Of The World (1971)American ex-miner Will Denton (Kirk Douglas) and murderous buccaneer Captain Jonathan Kongre (Yul Brynner) battle to the death for control of an island lighthouse in this exciting adventure saga based on the novel by Jules Verne. When Kongre and his crew seize the lighthouse in order to force boats onto the rocks, Denton must fight to stop his sinister plan. Caught up in the fray is beautiful shipwrecked noblewoman Arabella (Samantha Eggar). With Jean-Claude Drouot, Fernando Rey. 128 min. C/Rtg: PG Standard/Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English (SDH); audio commentary; video essays; theatrical trailers; featurettes; bonus footage; radio spot. Region Free