Movie Description H.G. Wells' 1901 novel of the invasion of the Earth by Martians is brought to the screen with dazzling special effects.
| Credits | | Producer: | George Pal | | Cast: | Gene Barry, Jack Kruschen, Paul Frees |
Notes Color by Technicolor.
Additional cast: Houseley Stevenson Jr. (General Mann's Aide), Paul Frees (Radio Announcer), Bill Phipps (Wash Perry), Vernon Rich (Colonel Heffner), and Henry Brandon (Cop).
Astronomical art by Chester Bonestell.
Editorial Reviews "...Dynamic fantasy holocaust, the INDEPENDENCE DAY of its day." -- Rating: A- Entertainment Weekly - p.90 - David Everitt (09/20/1996)
"...George Pal's primitive but Oscar winning special effects still look 'cool' in THE WAR OF THE WORLDS..." USA Today - Mike Clark (05/07/1999)
"Paramount's Technicolor was the era's most vibrant, and Gordon Jennings' now-primitive Oscar-winning effects still look cool in this George Pal production." USA Today - Mike Clark (06/28/2005)
Awards 1953Academy AwardsBest Special EffectsGeorge Pal
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