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Halfsheet The War of the Worlds
(1953) Film Poster
The image is a promotional poster for the 1953 film The War of the Worlds, directed by Byron Haskin and produced by George Pal. The movie is an adaptation of H.G. Wells' classic 1898 novel and is considered a landmark of 1950s science fiction cinema. The film won an Academy Award for its special effects and is noted for its visual depiction of the Martian war machines and the destructive power of their "heat-rays".
Key Details:
Title: The War of the Worlds
Director: Byron Haskin
Producer: George Pal
Release Year: 1953
Starring: Gene Barry and Ann Robinson
Notable: The film updates the novel's setting from Victorian England to 1950s Southern California and features memorable special effects for its time, including the Martian ships. |
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