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The War of the Worlds

G19531h 25mByron Haskin
IMDb 7.0 · Metacritic 78

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"Mighty panorama of Earth-shaking fury as an army from Mars invades!"

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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Laser GunBased On Novel Or BookDystopiaMountain VillageStreet RiotsSpace InvasionRadioactivityMartianReligionLos Angeles, California

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Frequently asked questions

What is The War of the Worlds (1953) 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.

Who stars in The War of the Worlds?

The War of the Worlds stars Gene Barry (Clayton Forrester), Ann Robinson (Sylvia Van Buren), Lewis Martin (Matthew Collins), Les Tremayne (General Mann), Frank Kreig (Fiddler Hawkins (uncredited)). The film was directed by Byron Haskin.

How long is The War of the Worlds?

The War of the Worlds has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1953. It is rated G.

Is The War of the Worlds worth watching?

The War of the Worlds holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. Fans of Science Fiction, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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