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The Day the Earth Stood Still
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The Day the Earth Stood Still

1951-09-18 · 92 min · ★ 7.4

Science Fiction · Thriller · Drama

An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.

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Directors
Robert Wise
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 995,000
Revenue
USD 1,850,000

Top Cast

Michael RennieMichael RennieKlaatu / Mr. Carpenter
Patricia NealPatricia NealHelen Benson
Billy GrayBilly GrayBobby Benson
Sam JaffeSam JaffeProf. Jacob Barnhardt
Hugh MarloweHugh MarloweTom Stevens
Lock MartinLock MartinGort
Freeman LuskFreeman LuskGeneral Cutler
Edith EvansonEdith EvansonMrs. Crockett
Frank ConroyFrank ConroyMr. Harley
Frances BavierFrances BavierMrs. Barley
John BrownJohn BrownGeorge Barley
Olan SouleOlan SouleMr. Krull
Marjorie CrosslandHilda
Elmer DavisElmer Davis
H.V. KaltenbornH. V. Kaltenborn
Drew PearsonDrew Pearson
Gabriel HeatterGabriel Heatter (voice)
Harry LauterHarry LauterLieutenant in Charge of Landing Site
James DoyleArmy Dr. White
Larry DobkinBalding Army Doctor

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