The Day the Sky Exploded(1958)
La morte viene dallo spazio
Terror From The Sky! Earth Attacked From Outer Space!
The Day the Sky Exploded Synopsis
Scientists discover that a group of meteors are hurtling on a collison course with Earth, and if they hit, the planet will be destroyed.
The Day the Sky Exploded (1958) is a science fiction and action film directed by Paolo Heusch, released on September 4, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Paul Hubschmid, Madeleine Fischer, Fiorella Mari and Ivo Garrani. Viewers rate it 4.3 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Paolo Heusch
- Writers:
- Marcello Coscia, Sandro Continenza, Virgilio Sabel
- Producers:
- Guido Giambartolomei
- Cinematographer:
- Mario Bava
- Composer:
- Carlo Rustichelli
- Production:
- Lux Film, Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France, Royal Film
- Status:
- Released
The Day the Sky Exploded Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Hubschmid
as John McLaren
Madeleine Fischer
as Katy Dandridge
Fiorella Mari
as Mary McLaren
Ivo Garrani
as Professor Herbert Weisse
Dario Michaelis
as Peter Leduq
Gérard Landry
as Randowsky
Jean-Jacques Delbo
as Sergei Boetnikov
Peter Meersman
as General van Dorff (uncredited)
- Massimo Zeppieri
Massimo Zeppieri
as Dennis McLaren (uncredited)
- Annie Bernal
Annie Bernal
as Lab Assistant (uncredited)
Giacomo Rossi Stuart
as Stuart (uncredited)
Gérard Landry
as Landowsky (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Paolo Heusch, written by Marcello Coscia, Sandro Continenza and Virgilio Sabel, produced by Guido Giambartolomei.
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The Day the Sky Exploded Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.3/10 from 24 ratings.
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The Day the Sky Exploded – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Day the Sky Exploded?
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The main cast of The Day the Sky Exploded (1958) includes Paul Hubschmid, Madeleine Fischer, Fiorella Mari, Ivo Garrani and Dario Michaelis. The film was directed by Paolo Heusch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Day the Sky Exploded released?
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The Day the Sky Exploded was released on September 4, 1958 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is The Day the Sky Exploded worth watching?
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The Day the Sky Exploded (1958) holds an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.