Blu-ray release: ‘Message From Space’

By   |  May 14, 2024

Eureka Entertainment are bringing the 1978 Japanese space opera ‘Message From Space’ (宇宙からのメッセージ) to UK Blu-ray on July 22, 2024.

Directed by Kinji Fukasaku, the film revolves around an intergalactic team sent to help an embattled planet on the brink of destruction. The cast includes Vic Morrow, Sonny Chiba, Philip Casnoff, Peggy Lee Brennan, Etsuko Shihomi, and Tetsuro Tamba.

Synopsis: Somewhere in a far-flung galaxy lies the planet of Jillucia. Once a peaceful utopia, it has now fallen under the control of the Gavanas Empire, a warlike race ruled by the ruthless Emperor Rockseia (Mikio Narita). Desperate for help, the leader of the Jillucian people (Junkichi Orimoto) launches eight Liabe seeds into space – glowing orbs that, according to legend, will each summon a powerful warrior to the planet’s aid. The seeds are followed into the void by Princess Emeralida (Shihomi) and loyal Jillucian soldier Urocco (Makoto Satō), who attempt to find the prophesied protectors of their home world: ex-military commander General Garuda (Vic Morrow) and his robot companion Beba-2 (Isamu Shimizu), thrill-seekers Shiro (Hiroyuki Sanada) and Aaron (Philip Casnoff), gambler Jack (Masazumi Okabe), aristocrat Meia (Peggy Lee Brennan) and swordsman Hans (Chiba), who has a deeply personal score to settle with the Gavanas Empire.

Features:
• 1080p HD presentation from a restoration of the original film elements supplied by Toei
• Original Japanese audio
• English dub
• Optional English subtitles
• New audio commentary by Tom Mes
• An appreciation of the film by Patrick Macias
• Reversible sleeve featuring original poster artwork
• Stills gallery
• Trailers
• Collector’s booklet
• Limited edition O-card slipcase
• Limited edition reversible poster

‘Message From Space’ is available to pre-order now from Amazon.co.uk or Eurekavideo.co.uk.

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