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The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961)
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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.
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Worth tryingCharacter-driven
EnergyMeasured and gradual
ToneDark and heavy
ExperienceUnease and pressure
Best suited forbig ideas and concept-driven tension
What to expect from this title?Expect oppressive atmosphere and dark tension to drive the experience more than easy entertainment.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
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Family friendly
Generally suitable for family viewing.
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Content levelLight content
GuidanceSuitable for most ages
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United Kingdom • TMDB
• Serious themes
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Viewer insight The Day the Earth Caught Fire is a 1961 film in the Science Fiction / Drama category from United Kingdom. Directed by Val Guest. Starring Janet Munro and Leo McKern. Runtime: about 98 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. TMDB rating: 6.8/10.
Genre: Science Fiction / Drama, Released in 1961, Original language: English, Production: United Kingdom, Runtime: about 98 minutes, Starring Janet Munro and Leo McKern.
Runtime
98 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Janet Munro
Jeannie Craig
Leo McKern
Bill Maguire
Edward Judd
Peter Stenning
Michael Goodliffe
Jacko Jackson the Night Editor
Bernard Braden
Davis the News Editor
Reginald Beckwith
Harry
Gene Anderson
May
Renée Asherson
Angela
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Arthur Christiansen
'Jeff' Jefferson - Editor
Austin Trevor
Sir John Kelly (uncredited)
Ian Ellis
Michael Stenning (uncredited)
Geoffrey Chater
Pat Holroyd (uncredited)
Marianne Stone
Miss Evans (uncredited)
John Dearth
Dick (uncredited)
Director: Val Guest
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1What is movie The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961)?
It is a movie released in 1961 within the Science Fiction, Drama category.
2What is the story of The Day the Earth Caught Fire?
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4What is the rating of The Day the Earth Caught Fire?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 based on 168 ratings.
5What is the runtime of The Day the Earth Caught Fire?
Its runtime is about 98 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is The Day the Earth Caught Fire best suited for?
A concept-led watch that blends mood and ideas, rewarding viewers who enjoy the world as much as the plot turns.
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