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