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The War of the Worlds (1953)

Film · 1953 · 85 min · G · Science Fiction · Action

Mighty panorama of Earth-shaking fury as an army from Mars invades!

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.

Directed by Byron Haskin

Starring Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Lewis Martin, Les Tremayne, Frank Kreig, Vernon Rich, Sandro Giglio, Ann Codee

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In cinemas13 August 1953
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First release anywhere3 April 1953

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