Battle of the Worlds (1961)
A stray planet on a collision course with Earth instead takes orbit around our blue marble. What seems like a dead planet suddenly launches a fleet of flying saucers which attack our space fleets.
Director: Antonio Margheriti
Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: October 30, 1961
Cast
- Claude Rains - Professor Benson
- Bill Carter - Cmdr. Robert Cole
- Maya Brent - Eve Barnett
- Umberto Orsini - Dr. Fred Steele
- Jacqueline Derval - Mrs. Collins
- Carol Danell - Cathy Cole
- John Stacy - Dr. Cornfield
- Jim Dolen - Boyd
- Carlo D'Angelo - General Varreck
- Massimo Righi - Lewis Boyd
Screenplay
- Thomas Sagone (Screenplay)
- Ennio De Concini
Music: Mario Migliardi
Cinematography: Thomas Sagone
Editing: Mario Serandrei
Production: Ultra Film
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Battle of the Worlds about?
- A stray planet on a collision course with Earth instead takes orbit around our blue marble. What seems like a dead planet suddenly launches a fleet of flying saucers which attack our space fleets.
- Who directed Battle of the Worlds?
- Battle of the Worlds was directed by Antonio Margheriti.
- Who stars in Battle of the Worlds?
- Battle of the Worlds stars Claude Rains, Bill Carter, Maya Brent, Umberto Orsini, Jacqueline Derval, Carol Danell.
- How long is Battle of the Worlds?
- Battle of the Worlds has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Battle of the Worlds?
- Battle of the Worlds is a Science Fiction, Thriller film.
- Where was Battle of the Worlds produced?
- Battle of the Worlds was produced in Italy.