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The War of the Worlds
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The War of the Worlds

1953-04-03 · 85 min · ★ 6.8

Science Fiction · Action

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.

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Directors
Byron Haskin
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,000,000
Revenue
USD 2,000,000

Top Cast

Gene BarryGene BarryClayton Forrester
Ann RobinsonAnn RobinsonSylvia Van Buren
Lewis MartinLewis MartinMatthew Collins
Les TremayneLes TremayneGeneral Mann
Frank KreigFrank KreigFiddler Hawkins (uncredited)
Vernon RichVernon RichRalph Heffner
Sandro GiglioSandro GiglioDr. Bilderbeck
Ann CodeeAnn CodeeDr. Duprey (uncredited)
Robert CornthwaiteRobert CornthwaiteDr. Pryor
Cedric HardwickeCedric HardwickeCommentary (voice)
Houseley Stevenson Jr.General Mann's Aide
William PhippsWilliam PhippsWash Perry
Jack KruschenJack KruschenSalvatore
Paul BirchPaul BirchAlonzo Hogue (uncredited)
Paul FreesPaul FreesSecond Radio Reporter / Opening Announcer
Henry BrandonHenry BrandonCop at Crash Site
Peter AdamsPeter AdamsPine Summit Fire Watcher (uncredited)
Eric AldenEric AldenMan (uncredited)
Hugh AllenBrigadier General (uncredited)
Ruth BarnellMother (uncredited)

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