{"product_id":"the-swarm-vhs-tape-1978-rare-collectable-pal-1998-rerelease","title":"The Swarm (1978) VHS - Irwin Allen - Michael Caine - Warner Big Picture PAL - Used","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed \/ Pre-owned — condition as shown in images. Please refer to all photos carefully before purchasing, particularly the close-up of the tape.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Swarm\u003c\/strong\u003e (1978) on VHS — the classic Irwin Allen disaster epic, released on the UK \u003cstrong\u003eWarner Home Video “The Big Picture”\u003c\/strong\u003e re-release label. A sought-after title for VHS collectors and fans of 1970s disaster cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilm details (photo-verified from case and tape label):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Swarm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1978\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector \/ Producer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Irwin Allen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreenplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stirling Silliphant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jerry Goldsmith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warner Bros.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUK Distributor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warner Home Video (U.K.) Limited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Big Picture (Warner re-release)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 149 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e PAL \/ Colour \/ English language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBBFC Certificate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBBFC No.:\u003c\/strong\u003e VFC 03542\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue No.:\u003c\/strong\u003e S012613\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEAN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5014780126138\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Michael Caine, Katharine Ross, Richard Widmark, Olivia de Havilland, Henry Fonda, Fred MacMurray, Richard Chamberlain, Jose Ferrer, Patty Duke Astin, Lee Grant, Bradford Dillman\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition (photo-verified — please read carefully):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed \/ pre-owned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig Picture clamshell case intact — no cracks visible; surface wear consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTape appears fully wound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Important — mould present:\u003c\/strong\u003e The close-up photo clearly shows significant white mould\/fungal growth and debris visible through the tape reel window. The tape should be cleaned by someone experienced in VHS tape cleaning before use. Sold as a collectable \/ for display or restoration — playback is not guaranteed. Please examine the close-up photo carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e VHS collectors, 1970s disaster film enthusiasts, Irwin Allen fans, Michael Caine filmography collectors, retro cinema displays, or restoration projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s included:\u003c\/strong\u003e VHS tape in Big Picture clamshell case, as shown. Comes only with what is shown in photos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovered Riches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54738917851475,"sku":"shelf 256","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1054\/5692\/7059\/files\/7b0072aa-77c7-4689-8413-fe6986c4d48d.jpg?v=1787759183","url":"https:\/\/recoveredriches.co.uk\/products\/the-swarm-vhs-tape-1978-rare-collectable-pal-1998-rerelease","provider":"Recovered Riches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}