The War of the Worlds is a 1953 American science fiction thriller film directed by Byron Haskin, produced by George Pal, and starring Gene Barry and Ann Robinson. It is the first of several feature film adaptations of H. G. Wells' 1898 novel of the same name. The setting is changed from Victorian era England to 1953 Southern California. Earth is suddenly invaded by Martians, and American scientist Doctor Clayton Forrester searches for any weakness to stop them.
The War of the Worlds (1953)
Directed by Byron Haskin
Genres - Action-Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller |
Sub-Genres - Alien Invasion, Apocalyptic Film, Disaster Film |
Release Date - Aug 26, 1953 |
Run Time - 85 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - G
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Movie Info
Budget
$2,000,000
Themes
Tags
Alien Invasion, Dark, Film Based On A Novel, H. G. Wells, Martian, Radioactivity, Space/Aliens, Technicolor, War Of The Worlds
Attributes
Based On: The War of the Worlds
Filming Location: Arizona, California
Narrative Location: Berlin, Los Angeles
Subject: alien invasion, flying saucer
Time Period: 1950s
Filming Location: Arizona, California
Narrative Location: Berlin, Los Angeles
Subject: alien invasion, flying saucer
Time Period: 1950s
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