When Worlds Collide
"Planets destroy earth!"
Originally released in 1951. When Worlds Collide is a science fiction/drama film. directed by Rudolph Maté. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Richard Derr, Barbara Rush, and Peter Hansen
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 14, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (195 votes)
Budget
$936K
Production budget
Box Office
$1.6M
1.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $936,000
- Revenue
- $1,600,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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....
Who directed When Worlds Collide?
When Worlds Collide was directed by Rudolph Maté.
How long is When Worlds Collide?
When Worlds Collide has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was When Worlds Collide released?
When Worlds Collide was released on September 14, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in When Worlds Collide?
The main cast of When Worlds Collide includes Richard Derr, Barbara Rush, Peter Hansen, John Hoyt, Larry Keating.
Is When Worlds Collide worth watching?
When Worlds Collide has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 195 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.