A spaceship lands in Washington D.C., capturing thie attention of the world. But the allien emissary (Michael Rennie) it brings refuses to reveal his mission to any single government, leaving the military, the politicians, and millions of ordinary people to wait in fear. Soon their distrust turns to calls for violence. But one young woman and her son (Patricia Neal, Billy Gray) befriend him... and soon realize that they may be all that stands between the human reace and total destruction.
Synopsis: Much-loved sci-fi classic about alien warning against nuclear explosions has acclaimed performances, compelling character development, moody feel. Considered by critics a masterpiece, this genre-bender holds wide appeal.
Production Year:
1951
Released:
Tue, 03/04/2003
Run Time Minutes:
92
Genres:
Science-Fiction
Genres:
Drama
Trailer:
No
Format Aspect Ratio:
4x3-Full Screen
Resolution:
480x720 LowRez
Resolution:
720x1280 HiRez
Audio Language:
English
Audio Format:
Dolby Digital
Audio Channels:
2-Channel Stereo
Actors:
Michael Rennie - Klaatu
Actors:
Patricia Neal - Helen Benson
Actors:
Hugh Marlowe - Tom Stevens
Actors:
Sam Jaffe - Professor Jacob Barnhardt
Actors:
Billy Gray - Bobby Benson
Actors:
Frances Bavier - Mrs. Barley
Actors:
Lock Martin - Gort
Actors:
Marshall Bradford - Chief of Staff
Actors:
John Brown - Mr. George Barley
Actors:
John Burton - British Radio M.C
Actors:
Wheaton Chambers - Mr. Bleeker, Diamonds
Actors:
Frank Conroy - Mr. Harley
Actors:
James Craven - Businessman
Actors:
Marjorie Crossland - Hilda
Actors:
Elmer Davis - Himself
Actors:
Lawrence Dobkin - Army physician
Actors:
Jim Doyle - A doctor
Actors:
Charles Evans
Actors:
Edith Evanson - Mrs. Crockett
Actors:
Elizabeth Flournoy
Actors:
Glenn Hardy - Interviewer
Actors:
Harry Harvey - Taxi Driver
Actors:
Gabriel Heatter - Himself, Voice
Actors:
Gil Herman
Actors:
H.V. Kaltenborn - Himself
Actors:
Harry Lauter - Platoon Leader
Actors:
Freeman Lusk - General Cutler
Actors:
George Lynn - Colonel Ryder
Actors:
Herbert Lytton
Actors:
Tyler McVey - Brady, Gvt. Agent
Actors:
Millard Mitchell - General Cutler's Voice
Actors:
Dorothy Neumann - Margaret
Actors:
Robert Osterloh - Army physician
Actors:
Drew Pearson - Himself
Actors:
House Peters Jr. - MP Captain
Actors:
Fay Roope - Major General
Actors:
James Seay - Government Man
Actors:
Olan Soule - Mr. Krull, Boarder
Actors:
Kim Spalding - Army Orderly
Actors:
Harlan Warde - Carson
Actors:
Stuart Whitman
Actors:
Adam Williams - Army Physician
Actors:
Rush Williams - M.P. Sergeant
Actors:
Carleton Young - Colonel
Actors:
Dave De Wald - Child at park