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1951 · 92 min · G

The Day the Earth Stood Still

Directed by Robert Wise · Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama

The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Robert Wise set in Washington, D.C. during the 1950s. It runs 92 minutes and is rated G.

Themes of war's cost run throughout.

Composer
Bernard Herrmann
Cinematography
Leo Tover
Cast
Michael RenniePatricia NealBilly GraySam JaffeHugh MarloweLock MartinFreeman LuskEdith Evanson

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Washington, D.C.
Setting
Urban
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Themes
War's Cost
Tone
TenseContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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