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
Leo McKernas Bill Maguire
Bernard Bradenas Davis the News Editor
Renée Ashersonas Angela
Avril Angersas Mother (uncredited)
Lisa Peakeas Girl (uncredited)
Guy Standevenas Man at Funfair (uncredited)
Peter Sallisas Man (uncredited)
Edward Juddas Peter Stenning
Peter Blytheas Copy Desk (uncredited)
Michael Goodliffeas Jacko Jackson the Night Editor
George Merrittas Smudge (uncredited)
Timothy Batesonas Printer (uncredited)
John Barronas 1st Sub-Editor (uncredited)
Marianne Stoneas Miss Evans (uncredited)
Edward Underdownas Dick Sanderson (uncredited)
Pamela Greenas Nurse at Laundrette (uncredited)
Jim Bradyas Man at Water Station (uncredited)
Jim McManusas Man at Water Station (uncredited)
Terry Walshas Man (uncredited)
Gene Andersonas May
Austin Trevoras Sir John Kelly (uncredited)
Verina Greenlawas Trixie (uncredited)
Carmel McSharryas Woman Lost in Fog (uncredited)
Robin Hawdonas Ronnie (uncredited)
Michael Caineas Checkpoint Policeman (uncredited)
Wallace Boscoas Copy Boy (uncredited)
Janet Munroas Jeannie Craig
Reginald Marshas Picture Editor (uncredited)
Peter Butterworthas 2nd Sub-Editor (uncredited)
Geoffrey Chateras Pat Holroyd (uncredited)
Reginald Beckwithas Harry
Fred Johnsonas Archie (uncredited)
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