When Worlds Collide(1951)
“Planets destroy earth!”
Overview
When a group of astronomers calculate a star is on a course to slam into Earth, a few days before, it's accompanying planet will first pass close enough to the Earth to cause havoc on land and sea. They set about building a rocket so a few selected individuals can escape to the planet.
Director
Rudolph Maté
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$936K
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Richard Derr
as David Randall
Barbara Rush
as Joyce Hendron
Peter Hansen
as Dr. Tony Drake
John Hoyt
as Sydney Stanton
Larry Keating
as Dr. Cole Hendron
Rachel Ames
as Julie Cummings
Stephen Chase
as Dr. George Frye
Frank Cady
as Harold Ferris
Hayden Rorke
as Dr. Emery Bronson
Sandro Giglio
as Dr. Ottinger
Kirk Alyn
as Rioter Bringing Guns (uncredited)
James Congdon
as Eddie Garson (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1951
Runtime
1h 23m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$936K
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Where can I watch When Worlds Collide?▼
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What is When Worlds Collide about?▼
When a group of astronomers calculate a star is on a course to slam into Earth, a few days before, it's accompanying planet will first pass close enough to the Earth to cause havoc on land and sea. They set about building a rocket so a few selected individuals can escape to the planet.
Who directed When Worlds Collide?▼
When Worlds Collide was directed by Rudolph Maté and released in 1951. It is a science fiction, drama film.
How long is When Worlds Collide?▼
When Worlds Collide has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
Who stars in When Worlds Collide?▼
The cast of When Worlds Collide includes Richard Derr as David Randall, Barbara Rush as Joyce Hendron, Peter Hansen as Dr. Tony Drake, John Hoyt as Sydney Stanton, Larry Keating as Dr. Cole Hendron and more.
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