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