The War of the Worlds (1953)

08/13/1953 1h 25m

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

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Overview

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.

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Cast Ages at Release

Gene Barry

as Dr. Clayton Forrester

Born 06/14/1919

Died 12/09/2009, age

Cedric Hardwicke

as Commentary (voice) (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)

Born 02/18/1893

Died 08/06/1964, age

Jack Kruschen

as Salvatore

Born 03/20/1922

Died 04/02/2002, age

Paul Birch

as Alonzo Hogue (uncredited)

Born 01/13/1912

Died 05/24/1969, age

Paul Frees

as Second Radio Reporter / Opening Announcer

Born 06/22/1920

Died 11/02/1986, age

Charles Gemora

as Martian (uncredited)

Born 06/15/1903

Died 08/19/1961, age

Ned Glass

as Well-Dressed Looter (uncredited)

Born 04/01/1906

Died 06/15/1984, age

Carolyn Jones

as Blonde Party Guest (uncredited)

Born 04/28/1930

Died 08/03/1983, age

Alvy Moore

as Zippy (uncredited)

Born 12/05/1921

Died 05/04/1997, age

Teru Shimada

as Japanese Diplomat (uncredited)

Born 11/17/1905

Died 06/19/1988, age