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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.
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The Day the Earth Caught Fire
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Year
1961
Runtime
1h 38m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.8/10
Votes
169
Genre
Science Fiction, Drama
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Language
EN
Cast
newspaper
london, england
sun
heat
earth
global warming
end of the world
disaster
black and white
disaster movie
dyaliscope
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Questions about The Day the Earth Caught Fire
How long is The Day the Earth Caught Fire?
The Day the Earth Caught Fire has a runtime of 1h 38m (1 hour and 38 minutes).
Who directed The Day the Earth Caught Fire?
The Day the Earth Caught Fire was directed by Val Guest and released in 1961.
What genre is The Day the Earth Caught Fire?
The Day the Earth Caught Fire is a Science Fiction, Drama film (1961).
Who stars in The Day the Earth Caught Fire?
The cast of The Day the Earth Caught Fire includes Janet Munro, Leo McKern, Edward Judd, Michael Goodliffe, Bernard Braden.
What is the TMDB rating for The Day the Earth Caught Fire?
The Day the Earth Caught Fire has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 based on 169 votes.
