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The War of the Worlds

The 1953 science fiction film tells the story of a small California town that becomes the first to be attacked by a massive Martian invasion, which quickly spreads globally, putting humanity's very existence at risk.

A small California town is thrown into chaos when a meteor crashes, releasing hostile alien passengers who threaten to destroy their peaceful lives.

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Studio(s): Paramount Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Aug 13, 1953

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $2,000,000.00

Budget: $2,000,000.00

Genres:Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Main Cast

Gene BarryGene BarryClayton Forrester
Ann RobinsonAnn RobinsonSylvia Van Buren
Lewis MartinLewis MartinMatthew Collins
Les TremayneLes TremayneGeneral Mann
Frank KreigFrank KreigFiddler Hawkins (uncredited)
Vernon RichVernon RichRalph Heffner
Sandro GiglioSandro GiglioDr. Bilderbeck
Ann CodeeAnn CodeeDr. Duprey (uncredited)
Robert CornthwaiteRobert CornthwaiteDr. Pryor
Cedric HardwickeCedric HardwickeCommentary (voice)
Houseley Stevenson Jr.Houseley Stevenson Jr.General Mann's Aide
William PhippsWilliam PhippsWash Perry
Jack KruschenJack KruschenSalvatore
Paul BirchPaul BirchAlonzo Hogue (uncredited)
Paul FreesPaul FreesSecond Radio Reporter / Opening Announcer
Henry BrandonHenry BrandonCop at Crash Site
Peter AdamsPeter AdamsPine Summit Fire Watcher (uncredited)
Eric AldenEric AldenMan (uncredited)
Edgar BarrierEdgar BarrierProf. McPherson (uncredited)
Russ BenderRuss BenderDr. Carmichael (uncredited)
Hazel BoyneHazel BoyneScreaming Woman (uncredited)
Chet BrandenburgChet BrandenburgMan in Church (uncredited)
George BruggemanGeorge BruggemanSoldier (uncredited)
Tony ButalaTony ButalaBoy in Final Church (uncredited)
Dick CherneyDick CherneyLooter (uncredited)
Edward ColmansEdward ColmansSpanish Priest (uncredited)
James ConatyJames ConatyMan at Pacific Institute of Science and Technology (uncredited)
Russ ConwayRuss ConwayRev. Bethany (uncredited)
Vittorio CramerVittorio CramerFirst Radio Reporter (uncredited)
Pierre CressoyPierre CressoyFrenchman (uncredited)
Oliver CrossOliver CrossScientist (uncredited)
Jane CrowleyJane CrowleyWoman in Church (uncredited)
Helen DicksonHelen DicksonWoman in Church (uncredited)
Ralph DumkeRalph DumkeBuck Monahan (uncredited)
Jimmie DundeeJimmie DundeeCivil Defense Official (uncredited)
Al FergusonAl FergusonPolice Chief (uncredited)
Dick FortuneDick FortuneMarine Captain (uncredited)
Alex FrazerAlex FrazerDr. James (uncredited)
Slim GautSlim GautRadio Listener (uncredited)
Charles GemoraCharles GemoraMartian (uncredited)
Ned GlassNed GlassWell-Dressed Looter (uncredited)
Jack GordonJack GordonMan in Church (uncredited)
Fred GrahamFred GrahamLooter (uncredited)
Joe GrayJoe GrayLooter (uncredited)
Herman HackHerman HackWorker Listening to Radio (uncredited)
Nancy HaleNancy HaleYoung Wife (uncredited)
Virginia HallVirginia HallGirl (uncredited)
Ted HechtTed HechtKGEB Reporter (uncredited)
Douglas HendersonDouglas HendersonStaff Sergeant (uncredited)
Gertrude HoffmannGertrude HoffmannElderly News Vendor (uncredited)
Jerry JamesJerry JamesReporter (uncredited)
Dick JohnstoneDick JohnstoneMan in Church (uncredited)
Carolyn JonesCarolyn JonesBlonde Party Guest (uncredited)
Don KohlerDon KohlerColonel (uncredited)
Ivan LebedeffIvan LebedeffDr. Gratzman (uncredited)
Freeman LuskFreeman LuskSecretary of Defense (uncredited)
Herbert LyttonHerbert LyttonChief of Staff (uncredited)
Wilbur MackWilbur MackOfficial (uncredited)
George MagrillGeorge MagrillTraffic Cop (uncredited)
John MansfieldJohn MansfieldMan (uncredited)
Joel MarstonJoel MarstonMilitary Policeman in Jeep (uncredited)
Sydney MasonSydney MasonFire Chief, Crew #3 (uncredited)
John MaxwellJohn MaxwellDoctor (uncredited)
Mathew McCueMathew McCueMan in Church (uncredited)
David McMahonDavid McMahonMinister, First Church (uncredited)
Lee MillerLee MillerReporter (uncredited)
Ralph MontgomeryRalph MontgomeryLos Angeles Red Cross Official (uncredited)
Alvy MooreAlvy MooreZippy (uncredited)
Charles MortonCharles MortonWorker Listening to Radio (uncredited)
George NardelliGeorge NardelliMilitary Officer (uncredited)
George PalGeorge PalBum #1 Listening to Radio (uncredited)
Robert RockwellRobert RockwellForest Ranger at Crash Site (uncredited)
Walter SandeWalter SandeSheriff Bogany (uncredited)
James SeayJames SeayAir Force Bomber Pilot (uncredited)
Allen D. SewallAllen D. SewallMan in Church (uncredited)
David SharpeDavid SharpeLooter (uncredited)
Teru ShimadaTeru ShimadaJapanese Diplomat (uncredited)
Bert StevensBert StevensMan in Church (uncredited)
Charles StewartCharles StewartMarine Captain (uncredited)
Jack StoneyJack StoneyLooter (uncredited)
Morton C. ThompsonMorton C. ThompsonReporter (uncredited)
Arthur ToveyArthur ToveyParty Guest (uncredited)
Dale Van SickelDale Van SickelLooter (uncredited)
Dorothy VernonDorothy VernonElderly Woman at Square Dance (uncredited)
Anthony WardeAnthony WardeMilitary Police Driver (uncredited)
Bud WolfeBud WolfeRescuing Civil Defense Worker (uncredited)

Creators

Byron HaskinByron HaskinDirector
H. G. WellsH. G. WellsNovel
Barré LyndonBarré LyndonScreenplay

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