“The War of the Worlds” (Paramount Pictures, 1953). Movie poster showing the destruction of Los Angeles by Martian war machines.
This is the first film adaptation of H. G. Wells’ 1898 novel. It was produced by George Pal, directed by Byron Haskin and stars Gene Barry and Ann Robinson. The film changes the setting from Victorian-era England to 1953 southern California. Earth is suddenly and unexpectedly invaded by Martians, and American scientist Clayton Forrester (Gene Barry) searches for any weakness that can stop them.
“The War of the Worlds” won an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects and went on to influence other science fiction films. In 2011, it was selected for the United States’ National Film Registry, being deemed “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.” [Source: Wikipedia]
Movie trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vL1BKHUOn_U
“The War of the Worlds” (Paramount Pictures, 1953). Movie poster showing the destruction of Los Angeles by Martian war machines.
This is the first film adaptation of H. G. Wells’ 1898 novel. It was produced by George Pal, directed by Byron Haskin and stars Gene Barry and Ann Robinson. The film changes the setting from Victorian-era England to 1953 southern California. Earth is suddenly and unexpectedly invaded by Martians, and American scientist Clayton Forrester (Gene Barry) searches for any weakness that can stop them.
“The War of the Worlds” won an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects and went on to influence other science fiction films. In 2011, it was selected for the United States’ National Film Registry, being deemed “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.” [Source: Wikipedia]
Movie trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vL1BKHUOn_U