Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds: Live
2006 · 110 min · ★ 6.9 · Music
The live version of Jeff Wayne's 1978 bestselling album was brought to the stage in 2006 as part of a sell-out tour of the UK. Filmed at London's Wembley Arena, and using a blend of theatre, music and visual imagery, the production incorporates performers from the original recording, including Justin Hayward, Chris Thompson and Wayne himself. There's also audio and visual elements featuring Richard Burton, as well as the ten-piece Black Smoke Band and the 48-piece Ulladubulla Strings.
Directed by David Mallet · Written by Jeff Wayne
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Richard Burton George Herbert, The Journalist (archive sound) -
Justin Hayward The Sung Thoughts of The Journalist -
Russell Watson Parson Nathaniel -
Chris Thompson The Voice of Humanity -
Tara Blaise Beth -
James Alexis The Artilleryman -
Anna-Marie Wayne Carrie -
Lewis Macleod The Martian Voices in The Prequel (voice) - J Jerry Wayne The Voices of NASA Control (voice)
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