The Day the Earth Stood Still is a 1951 American science fiction film from 20th Century Fox, produced by Julian Blaustein and directed by Robert Wise. It stars Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Hugh Marlowe, Sam Jaffe, Billy Gray, Frances Bavier and Lock Martin. The screenplay was written by Edmund H. North, based on the 1940 science fiction short story "Farewell to the Master" by Harry Bates. The film score was composed by Bernard Herrmann. Set in the Cold War during the early stages of the nuclear arms race, the storyline involves a humanoid alien visitor who comes to Earth, accompanied by a powerful robot, to deliver an important message that will affect the entire human race. In 1995, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry as "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
Directed by Robert Wise
Genres - Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller |
Release Date - Sep 20, 1951 |
Run Time - 92 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - G
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Movie Info
Budget
$1,200,000
Box Office
$308
Themes
Tags
Alien, Cult, Dark, Flying Saucer, Giant Robot, Mathematical Equation, Meaning, Military, Nuclear Weapon, Peace, Robot, Social Commentary, Space, Space/Aliens, Spacecraft, Special, Ufo
Attributes
Based On: Farewell to the Master
Narrative Location: Washington, D.C.
Subject: alien invasion, Cold War, extraterrestrial life, flying saucer
Narrative Location: Washington, D.C.
Subject: alien invasion, Cold War, extraterrestrial life, flying saucer
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