The War of the Worlds
Director: Byron Haskin
Actors: Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Les Tremayne
PlotIn the early 1950s, Earth becomes the target of an ominous threat when a series of strange meteor-like objects land in various parts of the globe. The initial curiosity of the local townsfolk in a small California town quickly turns to horror when they discover that these are not ordinary meteors, but rather spacecraft from Mars. The Martian invaders emerge from their vessels with advanced technology and a clear intent: the conquest of Earth. As these extraterrestrial beings begin their systematic destruction with heat-rays and lethal gas, humanity must find a way to survive this unprecedented alien assault.
The protagonist, a scientist, teams up with a resourceful woman and other survivors as they attempt to evade and outwit the seemingly invincible Martians. Battling through chaos and despair, the small group searches for a weakness in the alien invaders' armor, hoping to find a way to stop their destructive march before it's too late. Their journey is fraught with danger, and the resilience of the human spirit is tested to its limits as they face a foe far superior in technology and firepower. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance as these few brave individuals fight not just for their own survival, but for the survival of all humankind.
Writers: H.G. Wells, Barré Lyndon
Release Date: 26 Aug 1953
Runtime: 85 min
Rating: G
Country: United States
Language: English, Spanish
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