Video Wars (1983)

[bcipolla]

I little while ago, I came into possession of a record that was labeled as the soundtrack to Video Wars. After doing some research, I found out about the movie itself directed by Mario Giampaolo and starring George Diamond. After first getting the record and now reading about the movie, I would really like to get my hands on a copy of it. A VHS copy wound be amazing, but if anyone out there has a digital rip of it, that would be great as well. Any leads would be greatly appreciated! Please get in touch.

Thanks!

[zombie no.one]

Imdb has no page for a movie called VIDEO WARS, no record of a director called Mario Giampaolo, and no mention of an actor by the name of George Diamond (there is a George Diamond but he's a sound engineer from the 1930s so clearly not the same guy)

This must be rare!

[bcipolla]

Yeah, there's not much information on it out there. I have links to a few pages that shed some light on it, but I guess since I'm new to the board I don't have permission to post links yet.

Again, any help would be most appreciated!

[bcipolla]

Some more info:

Video Wars
Directed by Mario Giampaolo
Released: 1983 (or 1984)
Starring George Diamond, Dennis Warren, Maria Anna, Michael Harris, Joan Steen, James Thornley, Garry Ross, Hubert Cole, Paul Metzle
Running Time: 73 minutes

[Pacman000]

Here's a review: WARNING! Not Safe For Work:
http://doomedmoviethon.com/articles/discussiethon_video_wars.htm

[bcipolla]

Yup, this is one of the pages I came across. Please keep the leads coming! I was told in another forum that there is a rip up on "CG" but I don't know what site they are referring to. Anyone have any ideas?

[wrightmonger]

i have a vhs copy.  i bought it at a hole-in-the-wall video rental store many years ago for $5.00.  i would almost trade you for the record; the soundtrack is incredible!

[TheDope]

Damn, ANOTHER movie to find.

Gotta love the VHS cover:



- TGWD

[Gst0395]

This thing doesn't even have an IMDb page? Damn, that is extremely obscure. What is the soundtrack like? Based on what I've read, I bet it's some cheesy Italo Disco.

[wrightmonger]

This thing doesn't even have an IMDb page? Damn, that is extremely obscure. What is the soundtrack like? Based on what I've read, I bet it's some cheesy Italo Disco.

you're pretty much spot on, and it's incredible.

[Vaporman87]

What, pray tell, is the style of the music on this soundtrack.

[JayJayM12]

I was told in another forum that there is a rip up on "CG" but I don't know what site they are referring to. Anyone have any ideas?

cinemageddon.net

Yep, just checked and there is a rip on there...

[wrightmonger]

any chance i could get an invite to cg?

[Gst0395]

Someone seriously needs to find a copy of this flick. Interestingly, it is listed on Letterboxd.com with a review made.

http://letterboxd.com/film/video-wars/

I'm also interested in hearing the soundtrack. Is it possible to upload it at all?

[wrightmonger]

it truly is an incredible film.  i'll have my vhs copy back in my possession in a couple of months or so.  i'll upload some screenshots ASAP.