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The Day the Earth Stood Still (working titles: Farewell to the Master and Journey to the World) is a 1951 American science fiction film from 20th Century Fox, produced by Julian Blaustein and directed by Robert Wise. It stars Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Hugh Marlowe, Sam Jaffe, Billy Gray, Frances Bavier and Lock Martin. The screenplay was written by Edmund H. North, based on the 1940 science fiction short story "Farewell to the Master" by Harry Bates. The film score was composed by Bernard Herrmann.
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1951 · 1h 32m · Science Fiction · Thriller · Drama
TMDB 7.5/10 (1,269 votes)
An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.
Directed by Robert Wise
Box office $2M worldwide
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Robert WiseDirector
Michael Rennieas Klaatu / Mr. Carpenter
Billy Grayas Bobby Benson
Sam Jaffeas Prof. Jacob Barnhardt
Lock Martinas Gort
Freeman Luskas General Cutler
Edith Evansonas Mrs. Crockett
Frank Conroyas Mr. Harley
Frances Bavieras Mrs. Barley
John Brownas George Barley
Olan Souleas Mr. KrullMMarjorie Crosslandas HildaEElmer Davisas Elmer Davis