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Land of the Giants (1968)

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Plot

In the chilling grasp of the year 1983, the Spindrift, a cutting-edge sub-orbital spaceship, embarks on a routine flight from Los Angeles to London. As the ship orbits Earth, it inadvertently plunges through a peculiar cloud, spiraling it off course and into the unknown. This cosmic miscalculation lands the Spindrift on a parallel Earth, a realm eerily similar yet vastly different from their home. This alien world is populated by colossal beings and gargantuan plant life, towering twelve times the size of the marooned Earthlings. The impressive technological advancement of Earth is dwarfed here, as this planet's technology lags two decades behind, a stark paradox to their physical enormity. The bewildered crew of the Spindrift includes Captain Steve Burton, his dependable co-pilot Dan, and the diligent stewardess, Betty. Among the passengers are an audacious engineer named Mark, the alluring jet-setter Valerie, young Barry and his loyal dog Chipper, and the enigmatic Commander Fitzhugh. This motley group of survivors must unite in the face of adversity, battling the planet's oppressive government whilst remaining elusive and hidden from the gigantic inhabitants. The ruling regime, a totalitarian government, perceives the 'little people' as potential threats, laying blame and hunting them down for their perceived superior knowledge and technology. Their survival hinges on their collective ingenuity and courage as they strive to repair the Spindrift, their only hope of returning home. Amidst the trials of this alien land, they discover the true extent of the human spirit, forced to confront a world where they are, quite literally, the small fish in a big pond.

Where to watch Land of the Giants?

Land of the Giants is an action show featuring Don Marshall and created by Irwin Allen.

It is possible to buy Land of the Giants on Amazon Video, Apple TV and Vudu.