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The War of the Worlds (also known in promotional material as H. G. Wells' The War of the Worlds) is a 1953 American science fiction film directed by Byron Haskin, produced by George Pal, and starring Gene Barry and Ann Robinson. It is the first of several feature film adaptations of H. G. Wells' 1898 novel of the same name. The setting is changed from Victorian era England to 1953 Southern California.

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1953 · 1h 25m · Science Fiction · Action

TMDB 6.8/10 (719 votes)

The residents of a small town are excited when a flaming meteor lands in the hills, until they discover it is the first of many transport devices from Mars bringing an army of invaders invincible to any man-made weapon, even the atomic bomb.

Directed by Byron Haskin

Box office $2M worldwide

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Byron HaskinDirector

Gene Barryas Clayton Forrester

Ann Robinsonas Sylvia Van Buren

Lewis Martinas Matthew Collins

Les Tremayneas General Mann

Frank Kreigas Fiddler Hawkins (uncredited)

Vernon Richas Ralph Heffner

Sandro Giglioas Dr. Bilderbeck

Ann Codeeas Dr. Duprey (uncredited)

Robert Cornthwaiteas Dr. Pryor

Cedric Hardwickeas Commentary (voice)HHouseley Stevenson Jr.as General Mann's Aide

William Phippsas Wash Perry

Jack Kruschenas Salvatore

Paul Birchas Alonzo Hogue (uncredited)