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