The Day the Earth Caught Fire
The Day the Earth Caught Fire
Release: 1961-11-01·Runtime: 98m·★ 6.8
Science FictionDrama
British reporters suspect an international cover-up of a global disaster in progress... and they're right. Hysterical panic has engulfed the world after the United States and the Soviet Union simultaneously detonate nuclear devices and have caused the orbit of the Earth to alter, sending it hurtling towards the sun.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Pax Films
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Timothy Batesonas Printer (uncredited)
Jim Bradyas Man at Water Station (uncredited)
Jim McManusas Man at Water Station (uncredited)
Terry Walshas Man (uncredited)
Lisa Peakeas Girl (uncredited)
Edward Underdownas Dick Sanderson (uncredited)
George Merrittas Smudge (uncredited)
Verina Greenlawas Trixie (uncredited)
Carmel McSharryas Woman Lost in Fog (uncredited)
Austin Trevoras Sir John Kelly (uncredited)
Peter Blytheas Copy Desk (uncredited)
Janet Munroas Jeannie Craig
Reginald Marshas Picture Editor (uncredited)
Pamela Greenas Nurse at Laundrette (uncredited)
Wallace Boscoas Copy Boy (uncredited)
Edward Juddas Peter Stenning
Michael Caineas Checkpoint Policeman (uncredited)
Peter Butterworthas 2nd Sub-Editor (uncredited)
John Barronas 1st Sub-Editor (uncredited)
Leo McKernas Bill Maguire
Geoffrey Chateras Pat Holroyd (uncredited)
Fred Johnsonas Archie (uncredited)
Peter Sallisas Man (uncredited)
Michael Goodliffeas Jacko Jackson the Night Editor
Reginald Beckwithas Harry
Marianne Stoneas Miss Evans (uncredited)
Avril Angersas Mother (uncredited)
Renée Ashersonas Angela
Bernard Bradenas Davis the News Editor
Gene Andersonas May
Robin Hawdonas Ronnie (uncredited)
Guy Standevenas Man at Funfair (uncredited)
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