Super-Quake Tilts Earth!
With his assistant, Laura Hutchinson, Dr. David Conway develops a device to advance the fledgling science of earthquake prediction. After forecasting a large trembleor that will rock California within twenty-four hours, Conway cannot persuade the Governor to act. When the prediction proves true and further tests indicate that there are more quakes to come, Conway and Laura seek to perfect their device. Subsequent tests deep within Carlsbad Caverns discover an unknown element—E-112—that is responsible for the earthquakes and threatens to destroy the globe if it ever reaches the surface. The team determines that with only four weeks until Armageddon, the race is on to neutralize the killer element before it takes a devastating toll.
The Night the World Exploded (1957) is a science fiction film directed by Fred F. Sears, released on June 14, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 4m. It stars William Leslie, Kathryn Grant, Tristram Coffin and Raymond Greenleaf. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
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William Leslie
as Dr. David Conway
Kathryn Grant
as Laura 'Hutch' Hutchinson
Tristram Coffin
as Dr. Ellis Morton
Raymond Greenleaf
as Gov. Chaney
Paul Savage
as Ranger Kirk
Fred Coby
as Ranger Brown
Frank J. Scannell
as Sheriff Quinn
Charles Evans
as Gen. Bortes
Marshall Reed
as General's Aide
Terry Frost
as Chief Rescue Worker
David Armstrong
as Military Policeman (uncredited)
Directed by Fred F. Sears, written by Jack Natteford and Luci Ward, produced by Sam Katzman.
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 16 ratings.
This benefits, if that's the right word, from a mediocre cast of C-listers and some truly amazing papier-mâché special effects that can really only make you smile rather than recoil behind the sofa in terror! William Leslie is the scientist "Conway" who has designed a machine that he thinks can predict earthquakes. Now that could be quite useful in California but he can't get the Governor to believe an evacuation…
Reviewed on April 16, 2023
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The main cast of The Night the World Exploded (1957) includes William Leslie, Kathryn Grant, Tristram Coffin, Raymond Greenleaf and Paul Savage. The film was directed by Fred F. Sears. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Night the World Exploded was released on June 14, 1957 and runs for 1h 4m.
The Night the World Exploded (1957) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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