The War of the Worlds(1953)
“Mighty panorama of Earth-shaking fury as an army from Mars invades!”
Overview
The residents of a small town are excited when a flaming meteor lands in the hills, until they discover it is the first of many transport devices from Mars bringing an army of invaders invincible to any man-made weapon, even the atomic bomb.
Director
Byron Haskin
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Gene Barry
as Clayton Forrester
Ann Robinson
as Sylvia Van Buren
Lewis Martin
as Matthew Collins
Les Tremayne
as General Mann
Frank Kreig
as Fiddler Hawkins (uncredited)
Vernon Rich
as Ralph Heffner
Sandro Giglio
as Dr. Bilderbeck
Ann Codee
as Dr. Duprey (uncredited)
Robert Cornthwaite
as Dr. Pryor
Cedric Hardwicke
as Commentary (voice)
Houseley Stevenson Jr.
as General Mann's Aide
William Phipps
as Wash Perry
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1953
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
Hindi
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The War of the Worlds?▼
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What is The War of the Worlds about?▼
The residents of a small town are excited when a flaming meteor lands in the hills, until they discover it is the first of many transport devices from Mars bringing an army of invaders invincible to any man-made weapon, even the atomic bomb.
Who directed The War of the Worlds?▼
The War of the Worlds was directed by Byron Haskin and released in 1953. It is a science fiction, action film.
How long is The War of the Worlds?▼
The War of the Worlds has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
Who stars in The War of the Worlds?▼
The cast of The War of the Worlds includes Gene Barry as Clayton Forrester, Ann Robinson as Sylvia Van Buren, Lewis Martin as Matthew Collins, Les Tremayne as General Mann, Frank Kreig as Fiddler Hawkins (uncredited) and more.
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