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1953 · Movie · 1h 25m

The War of the Worlds

CriticsCritics: 84
AudienceAudience: 7.1

When a flaming object lands near a small town, residents discover that it marks the start of an invasion from Mars. As the attackers prove resistant to humanity’s most powerful weapons, a scientist and others confront the growing panic and search for a way to survive.

My take

You’ll enjoy this if you like classic science fiction, threatening alien invasions, and an atmosphere of mounting dread; Not for you if dated dialogue, old-fashioned storytelling, or a brief romance frustrate you.

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Cast

Ann RobinsonGene BarryLewis MartinLes TremayneFrank KreigVernon RichSandro GiglioAnn Codee

Director

Byron Haskin

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