
The War of the Worlds
The War of the Worlds
Release: 1953-04-03·Runtime: 85m·★ 6.8
Science FictionAction
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Wilbur Mackas Official (uncredited)
George Nardellias Military Officer (uncredited)
George Palas Bum #1 Listening to Radio (uncredited)
Cedric Hardwickeas Commentary (voice)
Chet Brandenburgas Man in Church (uncredited)
Russ Conwayas Rev. Bethany (uncredited)
Douglas Hendersonas Staff Sergeant (uncredited)
Alvy Mooreas Zippy (uncredited)
Dale Van Sickelas Looter (uncredited)
Anthony Wardeas Military Police Driver (uncredited)
Peter Adamsas Pine Summit Fire Watcher (uncredited)
Ned Glassas Well-Dressed Looter (uncredited)
Fred Grahamas Looter (uncredited)
Ann Robinsonas Sylvia Van Buren
Frank Kreigas Fiddler Hawkins (uncredited)
Ann Codeeas Dr. Duprey (uncredited)
Robert Cornthwaiteas Dr. Pryor
Paul Freesas Second Radio Reporter / Opening Announcer
Lewis Martinas Matthew Collins
Les Tremayneas General Mann
Sandro Giglioas Dr. Bilderbeck
Eric Aldenas Man (uncredited)
Pierre Cressoyas Frenchman (uncredited)
Ivan Lebedeffas Dr. Gratzman (uncredited)
Bob Morganas Injured Civil Defense Worker (uncredited)
Arthur Toveyas Party Guest (uncredited)
Michael Jeffersas Worker Listening to Radio (uncredited)
Mike Mahoneyas Townsman (uncredited)
Robert Rockwellas Forest Ranger at Crash Site (uncredited)
Edward Colmansas Spanish Priest (uncredited)
Gertrude Hoffmannas Elderly News Vendor (uncredited)
Jimmie Horanas Party Guest (uncredited)
David McMahonas Minister, First Church (uncredited)
Charles Mortonas Worker Listening to Radio (uncredited)
Vernon Richas Ralph Heffner
William Phippsas Wash Perry
Paul Birchas Alonzo Hogue (uncredited)
Ralph Dumkeas Buck Monahan (uncredited)
Charles Gemoraas Martian (uncredited)
Lee Milleras Reporter (uncredited)
Edgar Barrieras Prof. McPherson (uncredited)
Dick Johnstoneas Man in Church (uncredited)
Carolyn Jonesas Blonde Party Guest (uncredited)
Walter Sandeas Sheriff Bogany (uncredited)
Teru Shimadaas Japanese Diplomat (uncredited)
Nancy Haleas Young Wife (uncredited)
Dorothy Vernonas Elderly Woman at Square Dance (uncredited)
Gene Barryas Clayton Forrester
Joel Marstonas Military Policeman in Jeep (uncredited)
James Seayas Air Force Bomber Pilot (uncredited)
David Sharpeas Looter (uncredited)
Bert Stevensas Man in Church (uncredited)
Jack Kruschenas Salvatore
Henry Brandonas Cop at Crash Site
Russ Benderas Dr. Carmichael (uncredited)
Ted Hechtas KGEB Reporter (uncredited)
Freeman Luskas Secretary of Defense (uncredited)
Herbert Lyttonas Chief of Staff (uncredited)
Al Fergusonas Police Chief (uncredited)
Herman Hackas Worker Listening to Radio (uncredited)
John Maxwellas Doctor (uncredited)
George Magrillas Traffic Cop (uncredited)Crew
" />A. Edward SutherlandSpecial Effects
" />Cecil B. DeMilleExecutive Producer
" />Charles GemoraCostumer
" />Chet BrandenburgStunts
" />George MagrillStunts
" />Edith HeadCostume Design
" />Leith StevensOriginal Music Composer
" />Herman HackStunts
" />George PalProducer
" />David SharpeStunts
" />Charles MortonStunts
" />Bob MorganStunts
" />Wally WestmoreMakeup Supervisor
" />Fred GrahamStunts
" />H. G. WellsNovel
" />Dale Van SickelStunts
" />Loren L. RyderSound Director
" />Michael D. MooreAssistant Director
" />Byron HaskinDirector