The Day the Earth Stood Still
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The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)

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28/09/1951 (GB)
Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama
1h 32m

From out of space...A warning and an ultimatum.

Overview

An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.

  • Robert WiseDirector
  • Edmund H. NorthScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $995,000

  • Revenue

    $1,850,000

Keywords

  • spacecraft
  • flying saucer
  • peace
  • remote control
  • ufo
  • social commentary
  • giant robot
  • black and white
  • military
  • physics professor
  • humanity
  • alien technology

Top Billed Cast

Michael Rennie

Michael Rennie

Klaatu, alias Mr. Carpenter

Patricia Neal

Patricia Neal

Helen Benson

Billy Gray

Billy Gray

Bobby Benson

Sam Jaffe

Sam Jaffe

Prof. Jacob Barnhardt

Hugh Marlowe

Hugh Marlowe

Tom Stevens

Lock Martin

Lock Martin

Gort

Freeman Lusk

Freeman Lusk

General Cutler

Edith Evanson

Edith Evanson

Mrs. Crockett, landlady

Frank Conroy

Frank Conroy

Mr. Harley, Secretary to the President

Frances Bavier

Frances Bavier

Mrs. Barley, boarder

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