The War of the Worlds 1953
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SplatThe 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
Full Cast & Crew
as Clayton Forrester
as Sylvia Van Buren
as Matthew Collins
as General Mann
as Fiddler Hawkins (uncredited)
as Ralph Heffner
as Dr. Bilderbeck
as Dr. Duprey (uncredited)
as Dr. Pryor
as Commentary (voice)
Director:
Writer:
Barré Lyndon, H. G. Wells
Stars:
Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Lewis Martin, Les Tremayne, Frank Kreig, Vernon Rich, Sandro Giglio, Ann Codee, Robert Cornthwaite, Cedric Hardwicke,
Genres:
Science Fiction,Action
Release Date:
1953 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
85 min
MMPA Rating:
G
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The War of the Worlds
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Cast
as Clayton Forrester
as Sylvia Van Buren
as Matthew Collins
as General Mann
as Fiddler Hawkins (uncredited)
as Ralph Heffner
as Dr. Bilderbeck
as Dr. Duprey (uncredited)
as Dr. Pryor
as Commentary (voice)
as General Mann's Aide
as Wash Perry
as Salvatore
as Alonzo Hogue (uncredited)
as Second Radio Reporter / Opening Announcer
as Cop at Crash Site
as Pine Summit Fire Watcher (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Brigadier General (uncredited)
as Mother (uncredited)
as Prof. McPherson (uncredited)
as Dr. Carmichael (uncredited)
as Man in Church (uncredited)
as Screaming Woman (uncredited)
as Man in Church (uncredited)
as Soldier (uncredited)
as Woman in Church (uncredited)
as Boy in Final Church (uncredited)
as Burning Soldier at Pit (uncredited)
as Looter (uncredited)
as Spanish Priest (uncredited)
as Man at Pacific Institute of Science and Technology (uncredited)
as Rev. Bethany (uncredited)
as Marine Sergeant (uncredited)
as First Radio Reporter (uncredited)
as Frenchman (uncredited)
as Scientist (uncredited)
as Woman in Church (uncredited)
as Marine Commanding Officer (uncredited)
as Woman in Church (uncredited)
as Buck Monahan (uncredited)
as Civil Defense Official (uncredited)
as Police Chief (uncredited)
as Marine Captain (uncredited)
as Dr. James (uncredited)
as Bum #2 Listening to Radio (uncredited)
as Radio Listener (uncredited)
as Martian (uncredited)
as Well-Dressed Looter (uncredited)
as Man in Church (uncredited)
as Looter (uncredited)
as Looter (uncredited)
as Worker Listening to Radio (uncredited)
as Young Wife (uncredited)
as Girl (uncredited)
as KGEB Reporter (uncredited)
as Staff Sergeant (uncredited)
as Elderly News Vendor (uncredited)
as Man in Church (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Girl (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Worker Listening to Radio (uncredited)
as Man in Church (uncredited)
as Blonde Party Guest (uncredited)
as Colonel (uncredited)
as Dr. Gratzman (uncredited)
as Secretary of Defense (uncredited)
as Chief of Staff (uncredited)
as Official (uncredited)
as Traffic Cop (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Military Policeman in Jeep (uncredited)
as Fire Chief, Crew #3 (uncredited)
as Doctor (uncredited)
as Man in Church (uncredited)
as Minister, First Church (uncredited)
as P.E. Official (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Los Angeles Red Cross Official (uncredited)
as Zippy (uncredited)
as Injured Civil Defense Worker (uncredited)
as Worker Listening to Radio (uncredited)
as Military Officer (uncredited)
as Marine Major (uncredited)
as Bum #1 Listening to Radio (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Forest Ranger at Crash Site (uncredited)
as Sheriff Bogany (uncredited)
as Air Force Bomber Pilot (uncredited)
as Man in Church (uncredited)
as Woman in Church (uncredited)
as Old Woman (uncredited)
as Looter (uncredited)
as Japanese Diplomat (uncredited)
as Military Officer (uncredited)
as Deputy at Crash Site (uncredited)
as Man in Church (uncredited)
as Marine Captain (uncredited)
as Looter (uncredited)
as Elderly Man (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Looter (uncredited)
as Elderly Woman at Square Dance (uncredited)
as Military Police Driver (uncredited)
as Military Officer (uncredited)
as Worker Listening to Radio (uncredited)
as Boy (uncredited)
as Rescuing Civil Defense Worker (uncredited)
as Marine Lieutenant (uncredited)
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