A woman attempts to reunite her family by helping her husband escape prison and together kidnapping their son. But things don't go as planned when they are forced to take a police hostage on the road.
Four horror and science fiction segments, directed by four famous directors, each of them being a new version of a classic story from Rod Serling's landmark television series.
In 1839, the revolt of Mende captives aboard a Spanish owned ship causes a major controversy in the United States when the ship is captured off the coast of Long Island. The courts must decide whether the Mende are slaves or legally free.
Director:
Steven Spielberg
Stars:
Djimon Hounsou,
Matthew McConaughey,
Anthony Hopkins
Hysteria grips California in the wake of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. An assorted group of defenders attempt to make the coast defensible against an imagined Japanese invasion, in this big budget, big cast comedy. Members of a Japanese submarine crew scout out the madness, along with a Captain in Germany's Kreigsmarine (Navy).Written by
Keith Loh <loh@sfu.ca>
Charlton Heston and John Wayne turned down the role of Major General Joseph W. Stilwell. Wayne phoned Director Steven Spielberg, who had given him the script, and not only turned it down due to ill health, but tried to get Spielberg to drop the project. Wayne felt it was unpatriotic and a slap in the face to World War II vets. Heston is thought to have turned it down for the same reasons. The role was taken by Robert Stack who, once in costume and make-up, bore a striking resemblance to the real General Stilwell. See more »
Goofs
When Hollis P. Wood is attacked by the 'pine trees', he loses his hat. In the next scene, he falls and his hat comes off again. See more »
Quotes
[first lines]
Title Card:
On December 7, 1941, the Naval Air Arm of the Imperial Japanese Fleet, in a surprise attack, struck the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor and hurtled an unsuspecting America into World War II.
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American citizens were stunned, shocked and outraged at this treacherous attack. On the West Coast, paranoia gripped the entire population as panic-stricken citizens were convinced that California was the next target of the Imperial Japanese Forces.
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Major General Joseph W. Stilwell, ...
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Crazy Credits
During the closing credits shooting explosions are seen. See more »
Alternate Versions
The UK cinema version was cut by the BBFC to remove a groin kick during the scene where Wally confronts Sitarski and Betty. Later releases were uncut. See more »
I have seen this film ten years ago..and I still remember it as one of the best movies i have ever seen...a great Comedy ...with lots of laughs and action.... I enjoyed seeing it and wouldn't mind going to see it once more...
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I have seen this film ten years ago..and I still remember it as one of the best movies i have ever seen...a great Comedy ...with lots of laughs and action.... I enjoyed seeing it and wouldn't mind going to see it once more...