The War of the Worlds

(1953)Directed by Byron Haskin85 min · GScience Fiction, Action
Mighty panorama of Earth-shaking fury as an army from Mars invades!

The residents of a small town are excited when a flaming meteor lands in the hills, until they discover it is the first of many transport devices from Mars bringing an army of invaders invincible to any man-made weapon, even the atomic bomb.

Gene Barryas Clayton Forrester
Ann Robinsonas Sylvia Van Buren
Lewis Martinas Matthew Collins
Les Tremayneas General Mann
Frank Kreigas Fiddler Hawkins (uncredited)
Vernon Richas Ralph Heffner
Sandro Giglioas Dr. Bilderbeck
Ann Codeeas Dr. Duprey (uncredited)
Robert Cornthwaiteas Dr. Pryor
Cedric Hardwickeas Commentary (voice)
Houseley Stevenson Jr.as General Mann's Aide
William Phippsas Wash Perry
Jack Kruschenas Salvatore
Paul Birchas Alonzo Hogue (uncredited)
Paul Freesas Second Radio Reporter / Opening Announcer
Henry Brandonas Cop at Crash Site
Peter Adamsas Pine Summit Fire Watcher (uncredited)
Eric Aldenas Man (uncredited)
Hugh Allenas Brigadier General (uncredited)
Ruth Barnellas Mother (uncredited)
Edgar Barrieras Prof. McPherson (uncredited)
Russ Benderas Dr. Carmichael (uncredited)
OBOscar Blankas Man in Church (uncredited)
HBHazel Boyneas Screaming Woman (uncredited)