The War of the Worlds

Directed by Byron Haskin
1953    85m    PG
Science Fiction, Thriller, Action
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H.G. Wells' classic novel is brought to life in this tale of alien invasion. The residents of a small town in California are excited when a flaming meteor lands in the hills. Their joy is tempered somewhat when they discover that it has passengers who are not very friendly.
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Cast of The War of the Worlds
  • Gene BarryDr. Clayton Forrester
  • Ann RobinsonSylvia Van Buren
  • Lewis MartinPastor Dr. Matthew Collins
  • Les TremayneMaj. Gen. Mann
  • Frank KreigFiddler Hawkins (uncredited)
  • Vernon RichCol. Ralph Heffner
  • Sandro GiglioDr. Bilderbeck
  • Ann CodeeDr. Duprey (uncredited)
  • Robert CornthwaiteDr. Pryor (as Bob Cornthwaite)
  • Cedric HardwickeCommentary (voice) (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
  • Houseley Stevenson Jr.Gen. Mann's Aide (as Housely Stevenson Jr.)
  • William PhippsWash Perry (as Bill Phipps)
  • Jack KruschenSalvatore
  • Paul BirchAlonzo Hogue (uncredited)
  • Paul FreesSecond Radio Reporter / Opening Announcer
  • Henry BrandonCop at Crash Site
  • Peter AdamsPine Summit Fire Watcher (uncredited)
  • Eric AldenMan (uncredited)
  • Hugh AllenBrigadier General (uncredited)
  • Ruth BarnellMother (uncredited)
  • Edgar BarrierProf. McPherson (uncredited)
  • Russ BenderDr. Carmichael (uncredited)
  • Oscar BlankMan in Church (uncredited)
  • Nick BorganiMan in Church (uncredited)
  • Hazel BoyneScreaming Woman (uncredited)
  • Chet BrandenburgMan in Church (uncredited)
  • George BruggemanSoldier (uncredited)
  • Nora BushWoman in Church (uncredited)
  • Tony ButalaBoy in Final Church (uncredited)
  • Mushy CallahanBurning Soldier at Pit (uncredited)
  • Dick CherneyLooter (uncredited)
  • Edward ColmansSpanish Priest (uncredited)
  • James ConatyMan at Pacific Institute of Science and Technology (uncredited)
  • Russ ConwayRev. Bethany (uncredited)
  • Martin CoulterMarine Sergeant (uncredited)
  • Vittorio CramerFirst Radio Reporter (uncredited)
  • Pierre CressoyFrenchman (uncredited)
  • Oliver CrossScientist (uncredited)
  • Jane CrowleyWoman in Church (uncredited)
  • Jim DaviesMarine Commanding Officer (uncredited)
  • Helen DicksonWoman in Church (uncredited)
  • Ralph DumkeBuck Monahan (uncredited)
  • Jimmie DundeeCivil Defense Official (uncredited)
  • Al FergusonPolice Chief (uncredited)
  • Dick FortuneMarine Captain (uncredited)
  • Alex FrazerDr. James (uncredited)
  • Frank Freeman Jr.Bum #2 Listening to Radio (uncredited)
  • Slim GautRadio Listener (uncredited)
  • Charles GemoraMartian (uncredited)
  • Ned GlassWell-Dressed Looter (uncredited)
  • Jack GordonMan in Church (uncredited)
  • Fred GrahamLooter (uncredited)
  • Joe GrayLooter (uncredited)
  • Herman HackWorker Listening to Radio (uncredited)
  • Nancy HaleYoung Wife (uncredited)
  • Virginia HallGirl (uncredited)
  • Ted HechtKGEB Reporter (uncredited)
  • Douglas HendersonStaff Sergeant (uncredited)
  • Gertrude HoffmannElderly News Vendor (uncredited)
  • Tex HoldenMan in Church (uncredited)
  • Jimmie HoranParty Guest (uncredited)
  • Patricia IannoneGirl (uncredited)
  • Jerry JamesReporter (uncredited)
  • Michael JeffersWorker Listening to Radio (uncredited)
  • Dick JohnstoneMan in Church (uncredited)
  • Carolyn JonesBlonde Party Guest (uncredited)
  • Don KohlerColonel (uncredited)
  • Ivan LebedeffDr. Gratzman (uncredited)
  • Freeman LuskSecretary of Defense (uncredited)
  • Herbert LyttonChief of Staff (uncredited)
  • Wilbur MackOfficial (uncredited)
  • George MagrillTraffic Cop (uncredited)
  • Mike MahoneyTownsman (uncredited)
  • John MansfieldMan (uncredited)
  • Joel MarstonMilitary Policeman in Jeep (uncredited)
  • Sydney MasonFire Chief, Crew #3 (uncredited)
  • John MaxwellDoctor (uncredited)
  • Mathew McCueMan in Church (uncredited)
  • David McMahonMinister, First Church (uncredited)
  • William MeaderP.E. Official (uncredited)
  • Lee MillerReporter (uncredited)
  • Ralph MontgomeryLos Angeles Red Cross Official (uncredited)
  • Alvy MooreZippy (uncredited)
  • Bob MorganInjured Civil Defense Worker (uncredited)
  • Charles MortonWorker Listening to Radio (uncredited)
  • George NardelliMilitary Officer (uncredited)
  • Stanley OrrMarine Major (uncredited)
  • George PalBum #1 Listening to Radio (uncredited)
  • Walter RichardsReporter (uncredited)
  • Robert RockwellForest Ranger at Crash Site (uncredited)
  • Walter SandeSheriff Bogany (uncredited)
  • James SeayAir Force Bomber Pilot (uncredited)
  • Allen D. SewallMan in Church (uncredited)
  • Lucile SewallWoman in Church (uncredited)
  • Cora ShannonOld Woman (uncredited)
  • David SharpeLooter (uncredited)
  • Teru ShimadaJapanese Diplomat (uncredited)
  • Reginald Lal SinghMilitary Officer (uncredited)
  • Bobby SomersDeputy at Crash Site (uncredited)
  • Bert StevensMan in Church (uncredited)
  • Charles StewartMarine Captain (uncredited)
  • Jack StoneyLooter (uncredited)
  • Gus TaillonElderly Man (uncredited)
  • Morton C. ThompsonReporter (uncredited)
  • Arthur ToveyParty Guest (uncredited)
  • Dale Van SickelLooter (uncredited)
  • Dorothy VernonElderly Woman at Square Dance (uncredited)
  • Edward WahrmanCameraman (uncredited)
  • Anthony WardeMilitary Police Driver (uncredited)
  • Bob WhitneyMilitary Officer (uncredited)
  • Chalky WilliamsWorker Listening to Radio (uncredited)
  • Waldon WilliamsBoy (uncredited)
  • Bud WolfeRescuing Civil Defense Worker (uncredited)
  • Fred ZendarMarine Lieutenant (uncredited)
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