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