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.
The War of the Worlds (1953) is a science fiction and action film directed by Byron Haskin, released on April 3, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Lewis Martin and Les Tremayne. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 730 ratings.
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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
Directed by Byron Haskin, written by H. G. Wells and Barré Lyndon, produced by George Pal.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 730 ratings.
Smashing sci-fi film that is a landmark for special effects. Martians invade Earth with total destructive powers, seemingly unstoppable, mankind must find a way to beat them before all is Lost. In spite of the uproar and considerable success of Orson Welles' 1938 radio adaptation of the H.G Wells novel, War Of The Worlds was a topic that directors were staying well away from. Such high esteemed men like as Cecil B.…
Reviewed on September 6, 2014
_**Clark Kent & Lois Lane face an invasion of Martians!**_ A flaming meteor lands near a small town in rural California, yet it turns out it’s not really a meteor, but rather the beginning of an extraterrestrial invasion! “The War of the Worlds” (1953) loosely interprets H.G. Wells' classic 1898 novel and moves the events up to the mid-20th century wherein Earthlings have modern weapons at their disposal, including…
Reviewed on May 26, 2020
Not great in terms of the script, acting or the abrupt ending, the practical effects were impressive and a lot of fun with the Martian ships flying and causing mayhem and destruction. I can imagine this wowed audiences back in '53. **3.0/5**
Reviewed on September 21, 2022
“The War of the Worlds” now restored in 4K HD with its lovely looking technicolour and amazing surround sound really has elevated this movie to a higher level than any previous release. Made during the height of optimism in 1953 “The War of the Worlds” was and still is quite horrific and unnerving. The joys of the Atomic age are highlighted by the beauty of the alien spacecraft and the atom bomb being the answer to…
Reviewed on January 25, 2023
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The main cast of The War of the Worlds (1953) includes Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Lewis Martin, Les Tremayne and Frank Kreig. The film was directed by Byron Haskin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The War of the Worlds was released on April 3, 1953 and runs for 1h 25m.
The War of the Worlds (1953) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 730 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.
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