When Worlds Collide
“Planets destroy earth!”
1951•G•1h 23m•6.4•Released
Science FictionDrama
When a group of astronomers calculate a star is on a course to slam into Earth, a few days before, it's accompanying planet will first pass close enough to the Earth to cause havoc on land and sea. They set about building a rocket so a few selected individuals can escape to the planet.
Director
Rudolph Maté
Writer
Sydney Boehm
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$2M
Languages
English, French, Hindi
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Cast
Richard Derr
David Randall
Barbara Rush
Joyce Hendron
Peter Hansen
Dr. Tony Drake
John Hoyt
Sydney Stanton
Larry Keating
Dr. Cole Hendron
Rachel Ames
Julie Cummings
Stephen Chase
Dr. George Frye
Frank Cady
Harold Ferris
Hayden Rorke
Dr. Emery Bronson
Sandro Giglio
Dr. Ottinger
Kirk Alyn
Rioter Bringing Guns (uncredited)
James Congdon
Eddie Garson (uncredited)
Gertrude Astor
Traveler (uncredited)
Robert Chapman
Student (uncredited)
Gene Collins
Newsdealer (uncredited)
Production
Company
Paramount Pictures
Producer
George Pal
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