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The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
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Overview
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Release Date:
28 September 1951 (USA)
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Tagline:
A robot and a man . . . hold the world spellbound with new and startling powers from another planet! more
Plot:
An alien lands and tells the people of Earth that they must live peacefully or be destroyed as a danger to other planets. full summary | add synopsis
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Flying Saucer
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Awards:
Won Golden Globe.
Another 1 win
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1 nomination
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(279 articles)
In the November Notebook
(From The Auteurs. 6 December 2009, 8:51 AM, PST)
Scores from Outer Space
(From SoundOnSight. 30 September 2009, 7:38 PM, PDT)
(From The Auteurs. 6 December 2009, 8:51 AM, PST)
Scores from Outer Space
(From SoundOnSight. 30 September 2009, 7:38 PM, PDT)
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One of the top Sci-Fi movies ever made.
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Cast
(Complete credited cast) | Michael Rennie | ... | Klaatu |
 | Patricia Neal | ... | Helen Benson |
| Hugh Marlowe | ... | Tom Stevens |
| Sam Jaffe | ... | Professor Jacob Barnhardt |
| Billy Gray | ... | Bobby Benson |
| Frances Bavier | ... | Mrs. Barley |
| Lock Martin | ... | Gort |
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Runtime:
92 min | Germany:85 min
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1.37 : 1 more
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Mono (Western Electric Recording)
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Australia:PG (DVD rating) |
Canada:G (Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Quebec) |
Canada:PG (Ontario) |
Portugal:M/12 |
Italy:T |
USA:Approved (PCA #15271) (original rating) |
USA:G (re-rating) (1969) |
Canada:G (video rating) |
South Korea:12 (2004) |
Brazil:Livre |
Germany:12 (f) |
Netherlands:12 |
USA:TV-G (TV rating) |
Ireland:G |
Argentina:Atp |
Australia:G |
Finland:K-12 |
Spain:T |
Sweden:15 |
UK:U
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The first actor to whom the role of Klaatu was actually offered was Claude Rains, who wanted to accept it but had to decline because of a prior commitment on Broadway.
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Plot holes: It is an almost universal custom for a boarder to pay in advance before to being given a room. "Mr. Carpenter" (Klaatu), as we quickly learn, has of course no money - yet gets the room (and board) anyway.
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Referenced in Bob Came from Outer Space (2000) (V)
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From what planet did Klaatu originate?
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The cast, story,and directing all combine to make this one of the best all time science fiction movies ever made. Seamless entertainment and a hold-your-breath climax will keep you on the edge of you seat until the last moment. A benevolent space man comes to earth to deliver the message,"learn to live together or else..." What can the consequences possibly be? This is a must-see and is suitable for all ages. Don't forget what to say to prevent the annihilation of earth.