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The War of the Worlds

The War of the Worlds (1953)

Movie · Released · 85 min · ★ 6.8

Science Fiction, Action

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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.

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Cast

Gene BarryGene BarryClayton ForresterAnn RobinsonAnn RobinsonSylvia Van BurenLewis MartinLewis MartinMatthew CollinsLes TremayneLes TremayneGeneral MannFrank KreigFrank KreigFiddler Hawkins (uncredited)Vernon RichVernon RichRalph HeffnerSandro GiglioSandro GiglioDr. BilderbeckAnn CodeeAnn CodeeDr. Duprey (uncredited)Robert CornthwaiteRobert CornthwaiteDr. PryorCedric HardwickeCedric HardwickeCommentary (voice)
Houseley Stevenson Jr.General Mann's AideWilliam PhippsWilliam PhippsWash PerryJack KruschenJack KruschenSalvatorePaul BirchPaul BirchAlonzo Hogue (uncredited)Paul FreesPaul FreesSecond Radio Reporter / Opening Announcer

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