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When Worlds Collide (1951)

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Planets destroy earth!

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Rudolph Maté
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    David Randall Richard Derr
  • Profile picture of Barbara Rush
    Joyce Hendron Barbara Rush
  • Profile picture of Peter Hansen
    Dr. Tony Drake Peter Hansen
  • Profile picture of John Hoyt
    Sydney Stanton John Hoyt
  • Profile picture of Larry Keating
    Dr. Cole Hendron Larry Keating
  • Profile picture of Rachel Ames
    Julie Cummings Rachel Ames
  • Profile picture of Stephen Chase
    Dr. George Frye Stephen Chase
  • Profile picture of Frank Cady
    Harold Ferris Frank Cady

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  • space travel
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  • flood
  • tidal wave
  • destruction of earth