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The Day the Earth Caught Fire
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The Day the Earth Caught Fire

1961-11-01 · 98 min · ★ 6.8

Science Fiction · Drama

British reporters suspect an international cover-up of a global disaster in progress... and they're right. Hysterical panic has engulfed the world after the United States and the Soviet Union simultaneously detonate nuclear devices and have caused the orbit of the Earth to alter, sending it hurtling towards the sun.

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Directors
Val Guest
Production companies
Pax Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Janet MunroJanet MunroJeannie Craig
Leo McKernLeo McKernBill Maguire
Edward JuddEdward JuddPeter Stenning
Michael GoodliffeMichael GoodliffeJacko Jackson the Night Editor
Bernard BradenBernard BradenDavis the News Editor
Reginald BeckwithReginald BeckwithHarry
Gene AndersonGene AndersonMay
Renée AshersonRenée AshersonAngela
Arthur Christiansen'Jeff' Jefferson - Editor
Austin TrevorAustin TrevorSir John Kelly (uncredited)
Ian EllisMichael Stenning (uncredited)
Geoffrey ChaterGeoffrey ChaterPat Holroyd (uncredited)
Marianne StoneMarianne StoneMiss Evans (uncredited)
John DearthJohn DearthDick (uncredited)
Edward UnderdownEdward UnderdownDick Sanderson (uncredited)
Robin HawdonRobin HawdonRonnie (uncredited)
George MerrittGeorge MerrittSmudge (uncredited)
Verina GreenlawVerina GreenlawTrixie (uncredited)
Jane AirdNanny (uncredited)
Timothy BatesonTimothy BatesonPrinter (uncredited)

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