{"product_id":"mars-attacks-the-world-vhs-used","title":"Mars Attacks the World - VHS Used","description":"Mars Attacks the World VHS (1938 \/ 1996) – Original Flash Gordon – Buster Crabbe – Vintage Black \u0026amp; White Sci-Fi Adventure\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlast off into the golden age of science-fiction cinema with Mars Attacks the World, the feature-length adventure adapted from Universal Pictures’ classic Flash Gordon serials. Starring Buster Crabbe as the legendary space hero, this vintage sci-fi spectacle features evil emperors, deadly Martian weapons, strange alien civilizations, and the kind of imaginative adventure that helped define early science-fiction movies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen a mysterious ray from Mars threatens Earth with catastrophic atmospheric disturbances, Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, and Dr. Zarkov journey into space to investigate. Their mission takes them to Mars, where they face the ruthless Emperor Ming the Merciless and his allies while struggling to stop a devastating weapon capable of endangering the entire planet. Packed with rocket ships, elaborate villains, cliffhanger-style action, and retro futuristic designs, the film captures the adventurous spirit of classic pulp science fiction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally released in 1938, Mars Attacks the World was created by editing footage from Universal’s Flash Gordon serials into a feature-length film. This black-and-white classic stars Buster Crabbe, Jean Rogers, and Charles Middleton, whose portrayal of Ming the Merciless remains iconic among fans of vintage science fiction. This VHS edition is a nostalgic collectible for fans of Flash Gordon, Golden Age sci-fi, and classic movie serials. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct Details\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Mars Attacks the World\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1938 (original feature release)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVHS Release Year: 1996 (as supplied; verify against cassette and packaging)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFormat: VHS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDistributor: Verify against the specific VHS edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Space Opera, Classic Cinema\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirector: Ford Beebe, Robert F. Hill\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased On: Flash Gordon, created by Alex Raymond\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarring: Buster Crabbe, Jean Rogers, Charles Middleton, Frank Shannon, Donald Kerr, Richard Alexander\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRuntime: Approximately 70–79 minutes, depending on version\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColor: Black \u0026amp; White\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRating: Not Rated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVideo Format: NTSC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Pre-owned; see photos for condition details","brand":"Chicago Grindhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67871257821413,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/3507\/9909\/files\/f4389ce9-6b51-4711-9ebc-b6a43af07d5b.jpg?v=1792807456","url":"https:\/\/chicagogrindhouse.us\/products\/mars-attacks-the-world-vhs-used","provider":"Chicago Grindhouse ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}