The War of the Worlds

PG 7
1953 1 hr 25 min Action , Science Fiction

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.

  • Cast:
    Gene Barry , Ann Robinson , Lewis Martin , Les Tremayne , Frank Kreig , Vernon Rich , Sandro Giglio

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Reviews

SpuffyWeb
1953/08/13

Sadly Over-hyped

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Dotsthavesp
1953/08/14

I wanted to but couldn't!

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Jonah Abbott
1953/08/15

There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

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Guillelmina
1953/08/16

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

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