The War of the Worlds (1953) Thriller Sci-Fi Action
The War of the Worlds (1953) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated G | Threatrical Aug 26, 1953 (US) | Genres Thriller, Sci-Fi, Action | Runtime 1h 27m
- Overall Score: ☆ 7.40/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.0/10
Metascore: ☆ 7.8/10 - Related: Discover more movies like The War of the Worlds
The War of the Worlds Plot Synopsis:
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.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A small town in California is attacked by Martians, beginning a worldwide invasion.
Tagline: Amazing! terrifying! The most savage spectacle of all time!
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The War of the Worlds Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1953 (more 1953 movies)
MPAA Rating: G
Runtime: 87 minutes / Directors: Byron Haskin
Stars: Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Les Tremayne, Robert Cornthwaite, Sandro Giglio … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Aug 26, 1953Awards: 5
Nominations: 2
Language: English, Spanish, German, Italian, Hindi
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The War of the Worlds Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 26, 1953
Writers: H.G. Wells, Barré Lyndon
Producers: Cecil B. DeMille, Frank Freeman Jr., George Pal
Editors: Everett Douglas
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The War of the Worlds (1953) Cast (Click to Expand)
The War of the Worlds Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gene Barry | ... | Dr. Clayton Forrester |
| Ann Robinson | ... | Sylvia Van Buren |
| Les Tremayne | ... | Maj. Gen. Mann |
| Robert Cornthwaite | ... | Dr. Pryor (as Bob Cornthwaite) |
| Sandro Giglio | ... | Dr. Bilderbeck |
| Lewis Martin | ... | Pastor Dr. Matthew Collins |
| Houseley Stevenson Jr. | ... | Gen. Mann''s Aide (as Housely Stevenson Jr.) |
| Paul Frees | ... | Second Radio Reporter / Opening Announcer |
| William Phipps | ... | Wash Perry (as Bill Phipps) |
| Vernon Rich | ... | Col. Ralph Heffner |
| Henry Brandon | ... | Cop at Crash Site |
| Jack Kruschen | ... | Salvatore |
| Cedric Hardwicke | ... | Commentary (voice) (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke) |
| Peter Adams | ... | Pine Summit Fire Watcher (uncredited) |
| Eric Alden | ... | Man (uncredited) |
| Hugh Allen | ... | Brigadier General (uncredited) |
| Ruth Barnell | ... | Mother (uncredited) |
| Edgar Barrier | ... | Prof. McPherson (uncredited) |
| Russ Bender | ... | Dr. Carmichael (uncredited) |
| Paul Birch | ... | Alonzo Hogue (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Gene Barry, as Dr. Clayton Forrester, passed away at age 90 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Gene & Betty - Ann Robinson (b. May 25, 1929) – Sylvia Van Buren
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Ann Robin - Les Tremayne, as Maj. Gen. Mann, passed away at age 90 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m) - Robert Cornthwaite, as Dr. Pryor (as Bob Cornthwaite), passed away at age 89 in Woodland Hills, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Bob Cornthwaite - Sandro Giglio – Dr. Bilderbeck
- Lewis Martin – Pastor Dr. Matthew Collins
- Houseley Stevenson Jr. – Gen. Mann''s Aide (as Housely Stevenson Jr.)
- Paul Frees, as Second Radio Reporter / Opening Announcer, passed away at age 66 in Tiburon, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Paul H. Frees | Buddy Green - William Phipps, as Wash Perry (as Bill Phipps), passed away at age 96 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Bill Phipps | William 'Bill' Phipps | William Edwards Phipps | William Edward Phipps | Wm. Edward Phipps - Vernon Rich, as Col. Ralph Heffner, passed away at age 72 in Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA.
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Vernon W. Rich - Henry Brandon, as Cop at Crash Site, passed away at age 77 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m)
Also known as: Harry Brandon | Henry Kleinbach - Jack Kruschen, as Salvatore, passed away at age 80 in Chandler, Arizona, USA.
Sign: Pisces - Cedric Hardwicke, as Commentary (voice) (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke), passed away at age 71 in New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Sir Cedrick Hardwicke | Sir Cedric Hardwicke | Sir Cedric Hardwicke also - Peter Adams, as Pine Summit Fire Watcher (uncredited), passed away at age 69 in Beverly Hills, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Pete Adams - Eric Alden, as Man (uncredited), passed away at age 53 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra
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