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The Day the Earth Caught Fire

Film · 1961

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 people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Val Guestdirector · writer · producer
  2. Wolf Mankowitzwriter
  3. Bill Lennyeditor
  4. Stanley Blackcomposer
  5. Harry Waxmancinematographer
  6. F. Sherwin Greenproducer

On screen

  1. Janet Munrolead actor
  2. Edward Juddlead actor
  3. Michael Goodliffelead actor
  4. Leo McKernlead actor
  5. Arthur Christiansensupporting actor
  6. Bernard Bradensupporting actor
  7. Gene Andersonsupporting actor
  8. Ian Ellissupporting actor
  9. Austin Trevorsupporting actor
  10. Reginald Beckwithsupporting actor
  11. Renée Ashersonsupporting actor
  12. Edith Rayeguest actor
  13. Jeff Shaneguest actor
  14. John Adamsguest actor
  15. Julie Samuelguest actor
  16. Robert Mooreguest actor
  17. William Baskivilleguest actor
  18. Alf Cashaguest actor
  19. Avril Angersguest actor
  20. Dan Lesterguest actor
  21. Frank Phillipsguest actor
  22. Frank Schockguest actor
  23. Gordon Humphriesguest actor
  24. Graham Skidmoreguest actor
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From the people who made The Day the Earth Caught Fire

18
  1. Casino Royale1967 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  2. The Abominable Snowman1957 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  3. Quatermass 21957 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  4. When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth1970 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  5. The Quatermass Xperiment1955 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  6. The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll1960 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  7. Trapeze1956 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. Mackenna's Gold1969 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. Cromwell1970 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  10. Dracula1958 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  11. The Crawling Eye1958 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  12. The Persuaders!1971 · TV seriesStrong· 6 shared
  13. The Nanny1965 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  14. The Wicker Man1973 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. Brighton Rock1948 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  16. The Pink Panther Strikes Again1976 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  17. Vampyres1974 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  18. Space: 19991975 · TV seriesNotable· 3 shared
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Through the cast

64
  1. Swiss Family RobinsonJanet MunroHarry Waxman1960 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  2. Darby O'Gill and the Little PeopleJanet Munro1959 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  3. The Blue LagoonLeo McKern1980 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  4. First Men in the MoonEdward Judd1964 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  5. A Man for All SeasonsLeo McKern1966 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  6. Island of TerrorEdward Judd1966 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  7. CandleshoeLeo McKern1977 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  8. Sink the Bismarck!Michael GoodliffeEdward Judd1960 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  9. Jack the RipperEdward Judd1988 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  10. The Mouse That RoaredLeo McKern1959 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  11. The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter BrotherLeo McKern1975 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  12. A Night to RememberMichael Goodliffe1958 · FilmFaint· 5 shared
  13. Peeping TomMichael Goodliffe1960 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  14. The Vault of HorrorEdward Judd1973 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  15. Ryan's DaughterLeo McKern1970 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  16. Help!Leo McKern1965 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  17. Henry VRenée Asherson1944 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  18. The GorgonMichael Goodliffe1964 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  19. To the Devil a DaughterMichael Goodliffe1976 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  20. The Beatles AnthologyLeo McKern1995 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  21. Night of the DemonReginald Beckwith1957 · FilmFaint· 5 shared
  22. LadyhawkeLeo McKern1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  23. Rasputin: The Mad MonkRenée Asherson1966 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  24. The PrisonerLeo McKern1967 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  25. Night of the EagleReginald Beckwith1962 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  26. Goodbye, Mr. ChipsAustin Trevor1939 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. SabotageAustin Trevor1937 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. The OthersRenée Asherson2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. A Grand Day OutPeter Sallis1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. The First Great Train RobberyPeter Butterworth1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. Children of the DamnedLeo McKernBill Rayment1964 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  32. O Lucky Man!Edward Judd1973 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  33. Testament of OrpheusMichael Goodliffe1960 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. The OmenLeo McKern1976 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. Battle of BritainMichael CaineGeorge Curtis1969 · FilmFaint· 4 shared
  36. Von Ryan's ExpressMichael Goodliffe1965 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  37. The French Lieutenant's WomanLeo McKern1981 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  38. Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.Michael Goodliffe1951 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  39. The Man with the Golden GunMichael Goodliffe1974 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  40. Carry On CowboyPeter ButterworthCharles Price1965 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  41. Damien - Omen IILeo McKern1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  42. Taste the Blood of DraculaPeter SallisJuba Kennerley1970 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  43. The Fourth ProtocolMichael Caine1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  44. The Night of the GeneralsMichael Goodliffe1967 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  45. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate FactoryMichael Goodliffe1971 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  46. The Curse of the Mummy's TombCecil PaulMichael McStay1964 · FilmFaint· 4 shared
  47. The Wrong TrousersPeter Sallis1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  48. A Close ShavePeter Sallis1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  49. Carry On Up the KhyberPeter ButterworthDave Griffiths1968 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  50. The DoubleMichael Caine2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  51. A Matter of Loaf and DeathPeter Sallis2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  52. The Italian JobMichael CaineTimothy Bateson1969 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  53. LolitaMarianne StoneJim Brady1962 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  54. Carry On Screaming!Peter ButterworthMarianne Stone1966 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  55. A Canterbury TaleGeorge MerrittWallace Bosco1944 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  56. Are You Being Served?Larry MartynAvril Angers1972 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  57. The League of GentlemenCecil PaulGerry Judge1960 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  58. A Shot in the DarkReginald BeckwithPeter Evans1964 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  59. Little Lord FauntleroyCarmel McSharry1980 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  60. The HandMichael Caine1981 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  61. SleuthMichael Caine1972 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  62. The Ipcress FileMichael CainePeter Evans1965 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  63. The Curse of the WerewolfDon McMurrayFrank Sieman1961 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  64. Get CarterMichael Caine1971 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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Across the whole team

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  1. The Avengers1961 · TV seriesFaint· 13 shared
  2. The Saint1962 · TV seriesFaint· 11 shared
  3. The Deadly Affair1967 · FilmFaint· 5 shared
  4. Carry On Cleo1964 · FilmFaint· 5 shared
  5. The Day of the Triffids1963 · FilmFaint· 5 shared
  6. Brannigan1975 · FilmFaint· 6 shared

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