The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
1h 32min
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From out of space... A warning and an ultimatum
Themes:Cold War TensionsFirst ContactTechnology Vs. HumanityMan Vs. NaturePeace Vs. DestructionDiscover Similar ThemesMood:TenseOminousPatrioticFearfulThought-ProvokingDiscover Similar Mood
An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.
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Directed by: Robert Wise, Leo Tover
Produced by: Julian Blaustein
Composed by: Bernard Herrmann
Cast

Michael Rennie
Klaatu, alias Mr. Carpenter

Patricia Neal
Helen Benson

Billy Gray
Bobby Benson

Sam Jaffe
Prof. Jacob Barnhardt

Hugh Marlowe
Tom Stevens

Lock Martin
Gort

Freeman Lusk
General Cutler

Edith Evanson
Mrs. Crockett, landlady

Frank Conroy
Mr. Harley, Secretary to the President

Frances Bavier
Mrs. Barley, boarder
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