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