The War of the Worlds

The War of the Worlds (Film), released 1953 — adapted from The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells.

The residents of a small town are excited when a flaming meteor lands in the hills, until they discover it is the first of many transport devices from Mars bringing an army of invaders invincible to any man-made weapon, even the atomic bomb.

Starring Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Lewis Martin, Les Tremayne, Frank Kreig.

Directed by Byron Haskin.

The War of the Worlds poster artwork

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