Cult Robert Wise United States 90 min
75th anniversary of Robert Wise’s landmark sci-fi classic about an alien who arrives in Washington with a warning for humanity.
When a mysterious flying saucer lands in Washington, D.C., an alien named Klaatu steps out with a message for the leaders of Earth. Accompanied by the imposing robot Gort, he warns that humanity’s growing use of nuclear weapons could have devastating consequences. But instead of listening, the authorities respond with fear and suspicion, forcing Klaatu to find another way to make his message heard.
The Day the Earth Stood Still is one of the great science-fiction films of the 1950s. Bernard Herrmann’s eerie electronic score, including its unforgettable theremin sounds, gives the film a wonderfully otherworldly atmosphere. Now 75 years old, its story of fear, technology and the dangers of human conflict still feels remarkably relevant.
"Out of this world, is probably a good way of describing this thrilling fantasy which makes first class entertainment" - Daily Mirror
"Even if science fiction doesn't interest you then The Day the Earth Stood Still will provide a different and exciting evening in the cinema" - The Evening Standard
"A challenge to McCarthyism as the cold war was hotting up, it has a striking score by Bernard Hermann, this film is a minor masterpiece" - Philip French
Credits:
- Actor
- Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Hugh Marlowe
- Director
- Robert Wise
Running Time: 90 min
Year: 1951
Country: United States
Languages: English
Subtitles: No subtitles
Recomended Age: U
