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The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961)

British reporters suspect an international cover-up of a global disaster in progress... and they're right. Hysterical panic has engulfed the world after the United States and the Soviet Union simultaneously detonate nuclear devices and have caused the orbit of the Earth to alter, sending it hurtling towards the sun.

  • Science Fiction
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Janet MunroJanet MunroJeannie Craig
  • Photo of Leo McKernLeo McKernBill Maguire
  • Photo of Edward JuddEdward JuddPeter Stenning
  • Photo of Michael GoodliffeMichael GoodliffeJacko Jackson the Night Editor
  • Photo of Bernard BradenBernard BradenDavis the News Editor
  • Photo of Reginald BeckwithReginald BeckwithHarry
  • Photo of Gene AndersonGene AndersonMay
  • Photo of Renée AshersonRenée AshersonAngela
  • Photo of Arthur ChristiansenArthur Christiansen'Jeff' Jefferson - Editor
  • Photo of Austin TrevorAustin TrevorSir John Kelly (uncredited)

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