The War of the Worlds
Mighty panorama of Earth-shaking fury as an army from Mars invades!
19531h 25m6.8(719 votes)
Science FictionAction
Synopsis
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.
The War of the Worlds (1953) is a science fiction and action film directed by Byron Haskin. It stars Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, and Lewis Martin. The film runs for 1 hour 25 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 719 votes.
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Director
Cast
Gene Barry
Clayton Forrester
Ann Robinson
Sylvia Van Buren
Lewis Martin
Matthew Collins
Les Tremayne
General Mann
Frank Kreig
Fiddler Hawkins (uncredited)
Vernon Rich
Ralph Heffner
Sandro Giglio
Dr. Bilderbeck
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Who stars in The War of the Worlds?
The War of the Worlds stars Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Lewis Martin, and Les Tremayne, and was directed by Byron Haskin.
How long is The War of the Worlds?
The War of the Worlds has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes.
When did The War of the Worlds come out?
The War of the Worlds was released in 1953.
What genre is The War of the Worlds?
The War of the Worlds is a science fiction and action film.
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The War of the Worlds holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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