The War of the Worlds

1953 PG 1h 25m 7

A small town in California is attacked by Martians, beginning a worldwide invasion.

H.G. Wells' classic novel is brought to life in this tale of alien invasion. The residents of a small town in California are excited when a flaming meteor lands in the hills. Their joy is tempered somewhat when they discover that it has passengers who are not very friendly.

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Main Cast

Gene Barry Gene Barry Dr. Clayton Forrester
Ann Robinson Ann Robinson Sylvia Van Buren
Lewis Martin Lewis Martin Pastor Dr. Matthew Collins
Les Tremayne Les Tremayne Maj. Gen. Mann
Frank Kreig Frank Kreig Fiddler Hawkins (uncredited)
Vernon Rich Vernon Rich Col. Ralph Heffner
Sandro Giglio Sandro Giglio Dr. Bilderbeck
Ann Codee Ann Codee Dr. Duprey (uncredited)
Robert Cornthwaite Robert Cornthwaite Dr. Pryor (as Bob Cornthwaite)
Cedric Hardwicke Cedric Hardwicke Commentary (voice) (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
Houseley Stevenson Jr. Houseley Stevenson Jr. Gen. Mann's Aide
Paul Frees Paul Frees Second Radio Reporter and Opening Announcer
William Phipps William Phipps Wash Perry

Creators

Byron Haskin Byron Haskin Director
H.G. Wells H.G. Wells Novel
Barré Lyndon Barré Lyndon Screenplay

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Info about The War of the Worlds

Studio(s): Paramount

Originally Released: United States on Aug 13, 1953

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Budget: $2,000,000.00

Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

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