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An alien (Klaatu) with his mighty robot (Gort) land their spacecraft on Cold War-era Earth just after the end of World War II. They bring an important message to the planet that Klaatu wishes to tell to representatives of all nations. However, communication turns out to be difficult, so, after learning something about the natives, Klaatu decides on an alternative approach. Written by Bruce Janson <bruce@cs.su.oz.au>
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robot | alien contact | cold war era | washington d.c. | spacecraft |Taglines:
What is this invader from another planet... Can it destroy the Earth? See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
28 September 1951 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Le jour où la terre s'arrêta See more »Filming Locations:
RKO Encino Ranch - Balboa Boulevard & Burbank Boulevard, Encino, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Box Office
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$1,200,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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As an homage to this film, George Lucas named two of the alien bounty hunters in his Star Wars trilogy "Klaatu" and "Barada Nikto". See more »Goofs
Some suggested it's impossible for Klaatu to learn handwriting via radio, however, TV broadcast is also a form of radio wave. See more »Quotes
[first lines]American Radar Operator: Holy Mackerel! Call headquarters. Get the lieutenant.
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This was one of the first sci-fi movies I ever saw and one by which I gage all others. Before there was 'Star Wars' there was 'The Day The Earth Stood Still'. It brought together all that later sci-fi movies strive for. A solid story, believable characters and, for the day, great special FX. It was an examination of society at the time and the racial prejudice that permeated all levels of life. It studies mans fear of the unknown and the violent reaction it produces even today, and how the love of one person can change the course of events for the better. It's a movie that can still stand on its own even by today's standards and should never be remade.
But that's just my opinion.