The Day the Earth Caught Fire

The Day the Earth Caught Fire1961

Stars: Janet Munro, Leo McKern, Edward Judd, Michael Goodliffe
Genre: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Rating: UNRATED
Runtime: 99 minutes

The Day the Earth Caught Fire is a British science fiction disaster film starring Edward Judd, Leo McKern and Janet Munro. It was directed by Val Guest and released in 1961, and is one of the classic apocalyptic films of its era. The film opened at … more »



[Scientist Sir John Kelly speaks to quell public fears on TV, watched by journalists in a pub:
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Sir John Kelly:
When one considers the Moon is 240,000 miles away and the Sun ninety-three million, it is an extraordinary thing that astronomers can tell with such a degree of accuracy what their movements will be many years ahead.

Bill Maguire:
Now, what does that mean?

Peter Stenning:
It means he doesn't know what it's all about.

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