The War of the Worlds
"Mighty panorama of Earth-shaking fury as an army from Mars invades!"
Originally released in 1953. The War of the Worlds is a science fiction/action film. directed by Byron Haskin. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, and Lewis Martin
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 3, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (679 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$2M
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Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $2,000,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 t...
Who directed The War of the Worlds?
The War of the Worlds was directed by Byron Haskin.
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).
When was The War of the Worlds released?
The War of the Worlds was released on April 3, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The War of the Worlds?
The main cast of The War of the Worlds includes Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Lewis Martin, Les Tremayne, Frank Kreig.
Is The War of the Worlds worth watching?
The War of the Worlds has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 679 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.