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This is an original 1951 Belgian movie poster for the classic American science-fiction disaster film When Worlds Collide (released in French-speaking regions as Le Choc des Mondes and in Flemish/Dutch as Botsing der Planeten). Poster Details Film Title: When Worlds Collide (Le Choc des MondesRelease Year: 1951Key Cast: Richard Derr and Barbara Rush Production & Direction: Produced by sci-fi pioneer George Pal and directed by Rudolph Maté.Historical Elements: The top section displays a theater schedule card marker printed with the words "Samedi à 8 heures" (Saturday at 8 o'clock) and "Dimanche à 5 h. et 8 h." (Sunday at 5 and 8 o'clock) along with a vintage tax stamp.Plot & Impact The plot follows a group of scientists rushing to construct a massive space ark to rescue a small subset of humanity before a rogue star system collides with Earth. The movie is highly regarded as a pioneering milestone of 1950s cinema and won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects in 1952. |
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