The War of the Worlds

The War of the Worlds

Directed by Byron Haskin
19531hr 25min

Buckle up for a sci-fi thrill ride like no other in "The War of the Worlds" (1953). When a fiery meteor crash-lands in a sleepy town, the unsuspecting residents soon realize that it's just the beginning of a full-scale alien invasion from Mars. These extraterrestrial beings are not your average green-skinned creatures - they are equipped with technology far beyond human comprehension, making them a formidable force to reckon with.

As panic spreads and humanity faces its greatest challenge, the townspeople must band together to find a way to defeat these otherworldly invaders. With stunning special effects that still hold up to this day, "The War of the Worlds" takes viewers on a heart-pounding journey filled with suspense, action, and a dash of 1950s charm. Will mankind triumph against all odds, or will Earth fall into the hands of its alien conquerors? Find out in this classic sci-fi masterpiece that will leave you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

Cast

Carolyn Jones

Blonde Party Guest (uncredited)

Carolyn Jones

William Phipps

Wash Perry (as Bill Phipps)

William Phipps

Gene Barry

Dr. Clayton Forrester

Gene Barry

Paul Frees

Second Radio Reporter / Opening Announcer

Paul Frees

Henry Brandon

Cop at Crash Site

Henry Brandon

Cedric Hardwicke

Commentary (voice) (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)

Cedric Hardwicke

Jack Gordon

Man in Church (uncredited)

Jack Gordon

Russ Conway

Rev. Bethany (uncredited)

Russ Conway

Robert Cornthwaite

Dr. Pryor (as Bob Cornthwaite)

Robert Cornthwaite

Arthur Tovey

Party Guest (uncredited)

Arthur Tovey

Jack Kruschen

Salvatore

Jack Kruschen

Ned Glass

Well-Dressed Looter (uncredited)

Ned Glass

Bert Stevens

Man in Church (uncredited)

Bert Stevens

Alvy Moore

Zippy (uncredited)

Alvy Moore

Lee Miller

Reporter (uncredited)

Lee Miller

Douglas Henderson

Staff Sergeant (uncredited)

Douglas Henderson

Edgar Barrier

Prof. McPherson (uncredited)

Edgar Barrier

James Seay

Air Force Bomber Pilot (uncredited)

James Seay

Fred Graham

Looter (uncredited)

Fred Graham

John Maxwell

Doctor (uncredited)

John Maxwell

Ann Robinson

Sylvia Van Buren

Ann Robinson

Paul Birch

Alonzo Hogue (uncredited)

Paul Birch

Les Tremayne

Maj. Gen. Mann

Les Tremayne

Russ Bender

Dr. Carmichael (uncredited)

Russ Bender

David Sharpe

Looter (uncredited)

David Sharpe

Walter Sande

Sheriff Bogany (uncredited)

Walter Sande

Herbert Lytton

Chief of Staff (uncredited)

Herbert Lytton

Ted Hecht

KGEB Reporter (uncredited)

Ted Hecht

Dick Cherney

Looter (uncredited)

Dick Cherney

Teru Shimada

Japanese Diplomat (uncredited)

Teru Shimada

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