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The War Of The Worlds

The War Of The Worlds - After 2 (Poster) Italian 2 panel poster is for the 1953 science fiction classic "The War of the Worlds" (titled La Guerra dei Mondi in Italian). Directed by Byron Haskin and produced by George Pal, this film is the first big-screen adaptation of H.G. Wells' famous 1898 novel. Key Movie Details Release Date: It premiered in Los Angeles on February 20, 1953, with a wide theatrical release in August 1953. Lead Cast: Stars Gene Barry as Dr. Clayton Forrester and Ann Robinson as Sylvia Van Buren. Plot: The story moves the setting from Victorian England to then-modern Southern California, following humanity's struggle against an seemingly invincible Martian invasion. Accolades: The film won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, particularly for its iconic Martian war machines. Poster Information The specific image you provided is an Italian theatrical poster. While the original film debuted in 1953, several versions of this Italian artwork exist, including a large "4 fogli" poster used for a 1973 theatrical re-release.