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Per Steen Møller
rated 9

A classic and extremely well made for it's time. The movie later inspired a TV series.

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Cast & Crew

Byron Haskin
Director
Bert Stevens
As Man in Church (uncredited)
Herman Hack
As Worker Listening to Radio (uncredited)
Dale Van Sickel
As Looter (uncredited)
James Conaty
As Man at Pacific Institute of Science and Technology (uncredited)
George Magrill
As Traffic Cop (uncredited)
Arthur Tovey
As Party Guest (uncredited)
Paul Frees
As Second Radio Reporter / Opening Announcer

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"The War of the Worlds" (1953) is a classic science fiction film that follows the invasion of Earth by Martians. The movie begins with a large object crashing near a small town in California, and it quickly becomes apparent that the occupants are not friendly. The Martians begin their assault on Earth, using their advanced technology to destroy cities and obliterate human resistance. As the world teeters on the brink of collapse, a small group of scientists and survivors must band together to find a way to defeat the invaders and save humanity. With its groundbreaking special effects and eerie atmosphere, "The War of the Worlds" remains a timeless masterpiece of the science fiction genre.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The War of the Worlds include Superman and the Mole Men, The Day the Sky Exploded, Two Lost Worlds, 20 Million Miles to Earth (Black & White), Omoo, Omoo the Shark God, Satan's Satellites.

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The War of the Worlds was released in theaters on August 13, 1953.