The Day the Earth Stood Still
1951 · Movie · 1h 32m · G
Science FictionThrillerDrama
"From out of space...A warning and an ultimatum."
Overview
An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.
Ratings
TMDB
7.5/10
Key crew
- Robert WiseDirector
- Edmund H. NorthScreenplay
- Bernard HerrmannOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Michael RennieKlaatu, alias Mr. Carpenter
- Patricia NealHelen Benson
- Billy GrayBobby Benson
- Sam JaffeProf. Jacob Barnhardt
- Hugh MarloweTom Stevens
- Lock MartinGort
- Freeman LuskGeneral Cutler
- Edith EvansonMrs. Crockett, landlady
- Frank ConroyMr. Harley, Secretary to the President
- Frances BavierMrs. Barley, boarder
- John BrownGeorge Barley, boarder
- Olan SouleMr. Krull, boarder
Stills
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The Creator
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Themes
spacecraftflying saucerpeaceremote controlufosocial commentarygiant robotblack and whitemilitaryphysics professorhumanityalien technology