The War of the Worlds (1953)
The War of the Worlds is a 1953 science fiction movie directed by Byron Haskin, with a running time of 1h 25m. It stars Gene Barry, Ann Robinson and Lewis Martin.
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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What is The War of the Worlds about?
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.
When was The War of the Worlds released?
The War of the Worlds was released on 3 April 1953.
How long is The War of the Worlds?
The War of the Worlds runs 1h 25m.
Who made The War of the Worlds?
The War of the Worlds was directed by Byron Haskin.
Where can I watch The War of the Worlds?
The War of the Worlds is available on Hoopla, YouTube Free, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch The War of the Worlds
Watch free: Hoopla
Watch free with ads: YouTube Free
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Gene Barry as Clayton Forrester
- Ann Robinson as Sylvia Van Buren
- Lewis Martin as Matthew Collins
- Les Tremayne as General Mann
- Frank Kreig as Fiddler Hawkins (uncredited)
- Vernon Rich as Ralph Heffner
- Sandro Giglio as Dr. Bilderbeck
- Ann Codee as Dr. Duprey (uncredited)
- Robert Cornthwaite as Dr. Pryor
- Cedric Hardwicke as Commentary (voice)
- Houseley Stevenson Jr. as General Mann's Aide
- William Phipps as Wash Perry