Director: Byron Haskin
Language
English
NMTW
72%
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Won 1 Oscar. 5 wins & 2 nominations total
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Gene BarryClayton Forrester -
Ann RobinsonSylvia Van Buren
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Lewis MartinMatthew Collins
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Les TremayneGeneral Mann
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Frank KreigFiddler Hawkins (uncredited)
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Vernon RichRalph Heffner
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Sandro GiglioDr. Bilderbeck
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Ann CodeeDr. Duprey (uncredited)
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Robert CornthwaiteDr. Pryor
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Cedric HardwickeCommentary (voice)
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William PhippsWash Perry
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Jack KruschenSalvatore
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Paul BirchAlonzo Hogue (uncredited)
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Paul FreesSecond Radio Reporter / Opening Announcer
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Houseley Stevenson Jr.General Mann's Aide
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| Country: | USA |
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| Length: | 85 min |
Description:
A quiet town's excitement turns to terror when a meteor crashes in the hills. They soon realize it's not a natural event, but the first of many Martian transports. An unstoppable alien army emerges, impervious to all human weapons, including nuclear arms.
| Alternative title: | The War of the Worlds |
| Release year: | 1953 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Won 1 Oscar. 5 wins & 2 nominations total |
| Director: | Byron Haskin |
| Type: | Movie |
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