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Masters Of Science Fiction: The Complete Series

Masters of Science Fiction

Masters Of Science Fiction: The Complete Series

Starz / Anchor Bay (2007)
DVD Rip
AVI
TV Series | Drama | Science Fiction
USA | English | Color | 04:24

A series adapting science-fiction stories by well-known authors into 60 minute episodes, introduced by renowned physicist Stephen Hawking. Stories filmed included those of science fiction authors Robert Heinlein & Robert Sheckley, historical novelist Howard Fast and mystery novelist Walter Mosley


Episodes View details

1 A Clean Escape 43 min | Aug 04, 2007

In John Kessel's short story about a post-apocalyptic near future, a psychiatrist (Davis) is trying to help a patient (Waterston) recover from a memory lapse.

2 The Awakening 43 min | Aug 11, 2007

Major Albert Skynner is brought out of retirement when an alien creature arrives on Earth. The creature communicates through humans who appear to be in a hypnotic spell. The messages it gives is one of peace, using quotes from all of the major religions of the world. When these creatures start appearing by the dozens, all of the major powers in the world are told to disarm, but the US President is reluctant to do so. Is this a genuine message of peace or is it just trickery and a prelude to invasion?

3 Jerry Was a Man 43 min | Aug 18, 2007

A wealthy couple come into possession of an anthropoid named Jerry. Based on a story by Robert Heinlein.

4 The Discarded 43 min | Aug 25, 2007

Based on a short story by seven-time Hugo Award winner, three-time Nebula Award winner and Science Fiction Grand Master Laureate Harlan Ellison ("A Boy and His Dog," "Star Trek"). Story of despised minorities forever adrift in the darkness of outer space. As a last resort born out of their loneliness and despair they are forced to make an ominous pact with those responsible for their plight, in the hope that they will finally be offered refuge at home on Earth.

5 Little Brother 44 min | Dec 02, 2007

In the future, courtrooms exist without human judges or juries, and automated justice is the law of the land.

6 Watchbird 42 min | Dec 09, 2007

Set in a world where droids prevent killings before they happen. Based on a story by Robert Sheckley.

Cast View all

Stephen Hawking Self - Host
Adrian McMorran Medic
Mike Kopsa Ratcliffe
Terry O'Quinn Albert Skynner
Hiro Kanagawa Captain Oguchi
William B. Davis President
Malcolm Stewart Col. Dingham
Richard Ian Cox Pudgy Dodge
Elisabeth Rohm Lt. Granger
Eddy Ko Chinese Leader
Ben Cotton Creature
Veena Sood Dr. Kashani
Donny James Lucas Steve
Jason Diablo Jerry
Julian Christopher General Mackenzie
Dean Marshall General's Aide
Doron Bell Kirby
Paul Herbert Medical Technician
Deni DeLory Interpreter
Johannah Newmarch Assistant
Igor Ingelsman Russian Leader
Scott E. Miller Technician
Laura Soltis Skynner's Wife
Dave Lantaigne Army Officer
Parm Soor Pakistani Leader

Edition details

Nr Discs 1
Regions Region 1

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Added Date Jul 06, 2017 01:32:18
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