THE TRIPODS Opener
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Channel: Umbrella Entertainment · 2012 · Film & Animation
Available on DVD through www.umbrellaent.com.au Buy it here: http://www.umbrellaent.com.au/p-2870-tripods-the.aspx Two teenagers join the human resistance against a malevolent alien invasion in the cult-classic series based on John Christopher's thrilling sci-fi novels. In the ever popular British tradition of Dr.Who and The Tomorrow People comes one of the most expensive productions ever mounted by the BBC, presented in a comprehensive 4 disc set - featuring all 25 episodes of the exciting action adventure series. Set in 2089, The Tripods explores an era of fear where an alien race has taken over the earth and thrust mankind into the darkness of an enslaved existence. Achieved by means of invasive mind-control at the age of fourteen, this enforced rite-of-passage is interrupted for Will Parker (John Shackley) who hears of a resistance movement and decides to make a break for it with his courageous cousin Henry (Jim Baker). On the run from the dreaded giant Tripods and their fearless charge, the Black Guard, Will and Henry venture through the desolate ruins of Europe to maintain the resistance and attempt to one day infiltrate the ominous Tripod City...
