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1953 · 85 min · G

The War of the Worlds

Directed by Byron Haskin · Science Fiction, Action

The War of the Worlds (1953) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Byron Haskin set in Los Angeles during the 1950s. It runs 85 minutes and is rated G.

A alien invasion, with a tense tone. Themes of survival and faith / religion run throughout.

Composer
Leith Stevens
Cinematography
George Barnes
Cast
Gene BarryAnn RobinsonLewis MartinLes TremayneFrank KreigVernon RichSandro GiglioAnn Codee

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
RuralUrban
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Premise
Alien Invasion
Themes
SurvivalFaith / Religion
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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