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What
most serial aficionados consider THE BEST action serial
ever done, the 1942 Republic Pictures SPY SMASHER, is
here, in an all-new, digitally-remastered DVD version!!
Never before has this film been seen as crisp and clean as
this version, restored using state-of-the-art digital
technology, as the first offering in Galaxy International
/AC Comics new Men of Mystery Presents series of digitally
remastered classic films. When Nazi agents, lead by THE
MASK, threaten American shores, a new hero springs into
action! SPY SMASHER (Played by Kane Richmond) leaps from
the pages of Fawcett Publications' WHIZ COMICS into a
thrill-a-minute live-action serial considered one of the
best ever made. Director William Witney, master of the
action film, also throws in television, mysterious bat
planes, ray guns, secret submarines, great chase scenes
and breath-taking cliffhanger endings into this 214 minute
thriller set in the early days of WWII. Top stuntman Davey
Sharpe puts SPY SMASHER through amazing paces that will
have you in awe of his prowess. To further complicate
matters, Richmond, the perfect, square-jawed hero, plays
the dual role of SPY SMASHER and his brother Jack.
Beautiful Marguerite Chapman is the gutsy heroine ,
Armstrong's girlfriend Eve Colby. Directed by Quentin
Tarentino favorite, William Witney. This two-DVD,
15-chapter serial is recorded in all-regions format, and
should play in any standard DVD player. In addition to the
214-minute lead feature, this DVD contains extras
including an illustrated history of SPY SMASHER in the
comic books, from Fawcett's WHIZ COMICS to AC Comics' MEN
OF MYSTERY. Also, look for the special stunt reel, a
compilation of all the best fight scenes from the serial,
as performed by stunt great Davey Sharpe, all edited
together in on rollicking, 15-minute action sequence.
Plus, a SPY SMASHER photo gallery with over 100 stills
from the serial, and trailers for other & upcoming Galaxy
International DVD releases, including NIGHTVEIL:
WITCHWAR,
NYOKA & THE TIGERMEN, DON DAREDEVIL RIDES AGAIN, and
PANTHER GIRL OF THE
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