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