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The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961)

The INCREDIBLE becomes Real! The IMPOSSIBLE becomes Fact! The UNBELIEVABLE becomes True!

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Released November 1, 1961Runtime 1h 38mDirector Val Guest

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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Cast of The Day the Earth Caught Fire

Janet Munro

Janet Munro

Jeannie Craig
Leo McKern

Leo McKern

Bill Maguire
Edward Judd

Edward Judd

Peter Stenning
Michael Goodliffe

Michael Goodliffe

Jacko Jackson the Night Editor
Bernard Braden

Bernard Braden

Davis the News Editor
Reginald Beckwith

Reginald Beckwith

Harry
Gene Anderson

Gene Anderson

May
Renée Asherson

Renée Asherson

Angela
Austin Trevor

Austin Trevor

Sir John Kelly (uncredited)
Geoffrey Chater

Geoffrey Chater

Pat Holroyd (uncredited)
Marianne Stone

Marianne Stone

Miss Evans (uncredited)
John Dearth

John Dearth

Dick (uncredited)

About The Day the Earth Caught Fire

Where can I watch The Day the Earth Caught Fire?

The Day the Earth Caught Fire is currently streaming in the United States on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel.

Who stars in The Day the Earth Caught Fire?

The Day the Earth Caught Fire stars Janet Munro, Leo McKern, Edward Judd, Michael Goodliffe, Bernard Braden.

Who directed The Day the Earth Caught Fire?

The Day the Earth Caught Fire was directed by Val Guest.

How long is The Day the Earth Caught Fire?

The Day the Earth Caught Fire has a runtime of 1h 38m.

What is The Day the Earth Caught Fire about?

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.