The Swarm (1978) VHS - Irwin Allen - Michael Caine - Warner Big Picture PAL - Used

Used / Pre-owned — condition as shown in images. Please refer to all photos carefully before purchasing, particularly the close-up of the tape.

The Swarm (1978) on VHS — the classic Irwin Allen disaster epic, released on the UK Warner Home Video “The Big Picture” re-release label. A sought-after title for VHS collectors and fans of 1970s disaster cinema.

Film details (photo-verified from case and tape label):

• Title: The Swarm
• Year: 1978
• Director / Producer: Irwin Allen
• Screenplay: Stirling Silliphant
• Music: Jerry Goldsmith
• Studio: Warner Bros.
• UK Distributor: Warner Home Video (U.K.) Limited
• Label: The Big Picture (Warner re-release)
• Running time: Approx. 149 minutes
• Format: PAL / Colour / English language
• BBFC Certificate: 12
• BBFC No.: VFC 03542
• Catalogue No.: S012613
• EAN: 5014780126138

Cast: Michael Caine, Katharine Ross, Richard Widmark, Olivia de Havilland, Henry Fonda, Fred MacMurray, Richard Chamberlain, Jose Ferrer, Patty Duke Astin, Lee Grant, Bradford Dillman

Condition (photo-verified — please read carefully):

• Used / pre-owned
• Big Picture clamshell case intact — no cracks visible; surface wear consistent with age
• Tape appears fully wound
• ⚠️ Important — mould present: 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.

Ideal for: VHS collectors, 1970s disaster film enthusiasts, Irwin Allen fans, Michael Caine filmography collectors, retro cinema displays, or restoration projects.

What’s included: VHS tape in Big Picture clamshell case, as shown. Comes only with what is shown in photos.