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This image is a vintage
Belgian movie poster for the 1961 British science fiction film, The Day the Earth Caught Fire.
About the Movie
Directed by Val Guest, the film is a pre-apocalyptic thriller centered on a global environmental catastrophe.
Plot: Following simultaneous nuclear tests by the U.S. and the U.S.S.R., the Earth's orbit is altered, causing it to spiral toward the sun and leading to a terrifying rise in global temperatures.
Cast: The poster features the lead actors Edward Judd (Peter Stenning), Janet Munro (Jeannie Craig), and Leo McKern (Bill Maguire).
Setting: Much of the film takes place in London, which is reflected in the poster's artwork depicting the River Thames and the iconic Big Ben clock tower.
Poster Details
This specific version is a bilingual Belgian "affiche," featuring both French and Dutch titles:
French: Le Jour Où La Terre Brûlera
Dutch: Wanneer De Wereld Zal Vergaan
Dimensions: Typically measures approximately 14 x 21 inches (approx. 36 x 54 cm). |
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