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