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The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)

From out of space...A warning and an ultimatum.

  • Science Fiction
  • Thriller
  • Drama

An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.

Rating
7.4 / 10 (1,305 votes)
Release date
September 18, 1951
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
English
Director
Robert Wise
Status
Released
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Top cast

  • Michael RennieKlaatu / Mr. Carpenter
  • Patricia NealHelen Benson
  • Billy GrayBobby Benson
  • Sam JaffeProf. Jacob Barnhardt
  • Hugh MarloweTom Stevens
  • Lock MartinGort
  • Freeman LuskGeneral Cutler
  • Edith EvansonMrs. Crockett
  • Frank ConroyMr. Harley
  • Frances BavierMrs. Barley
  • John BrownGeorge Barley
  • Olan SouleMr. Krull

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