The Day the Earth Caught Fire

(The Day the Earth Caught Fire)

Synopsis

When the United States and the Soviet Union simultaneously set off nuclear explosions, The London Daily Express begins to report on bizarre weather changes around the world. But when the reporters dig deeper, they discover that the blasts have knocked Earth off its axis and sent it hurtling towards the sun. Now, as scorching heat and devastating floods plague the planet, cities explode in chaos and mankind is left with one last hope: A final massive detonation that will either re-balance the Earth's orbit or destroy the world forever...

A movie directed by Val Guest

1961 - 98 minutes - Black & White - Mono - 2.35

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Main Cast

  • Jeannie Craig
  • Bill Maguire
  • Peter Stenning
  • 'Jacko' Jackson - Night Editor
  • 'Dave' Davis - News Editor
  • Harry
  • May
  • Angela
  • 'Jeff' Jefferson - Editor
  • Sir John Kelly
  • Dick Sanderson
  • Michael Stenning

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Distributors

Also Known As

  • День, когда загорелась Земля (inc)

Release dates

  • November 23, 1961
  • November 23, 1961
  • March 15, 1962 (New York City, New York)