The day the earth stood still is a blatant telegram movie. The day the earth stood still depicts the arrival of an alien dignitary, klaatu michael rennie, who has come to earth with his deadly robot. The day the earth stood still is a milestone in the history of scifi movies. Dec 12, 2008 we know we have it coming, and a movie like the day the earth stood still, either in its 1951 version or in the reimagining that opens friday, invites us to feel fleetingly bad about. Some will appreciate that and some wont and things will still settle down. Moving this article back to the day the earth stood still so that it can again be removed to the day the earth stood still 1951 film at another point in the future makes absolutely no sense, and i cant think of any reason to have one or other of the films be the default article. Welcome to our weekly field guide to 1950s horror and scifi movies and the creatures that inhabit them.
Directed by robert wise, this is one of the best and most wellknown scifi movies in the benevolent aliens group. The day the earth stood still 1951 scifi interfaces. The image restoration shines through as this full frame transfer looks better than. The day the earth stood still trailer 1951 youtube.
The day the earth stood still, starring michael rennie and patricia neal. The day the earth stood still is a 1951 american blackandwhite science fiction film from 20th century fox, produced by julian blaustein and directed by. We, of the other planets, have long accepted this principle. Travelling with mindboggling speed, a gleaming unidentified flying object zooming in from the boundless deep space, penetrates the earths atmosphere, landing smoothly in cold warwashington, d. The day the earth stood still is a 1951 blackandwhite science fiction film about a humanoid alien klaatu, who comes to warn the people of earth that they must live peacefully or be destroyed as a danger to other planets. Hopefully no one will ever try to remake this movie, because the earnestness that drives it would be near impossible to recapture. Released september 18th, 1951, the day the earth stood still stars michael rennie, patricia neal, hugh marlowe, sam jaffe the g movie has a runtime of about 1. In the movie, klaatu and his robot, gort, come to earth from a peaceful civilization to. The day the earth stood still is a 1951 american science fiction film directed by robert wise. The image restoration shines through as this full frame transfer looks better than ever.
The day the earth stood still 1951 cast and crew moviefone. The day the earth stood still 1951 is one of the most influential, seminal. The film stars michael rennie, patricia neal, billy gray, hugh marlowe, and sam jaffe. One of the finest science fiction movies of the 1950s, the day the earth stood still retains its impact and its dignity half a century later. The day the earth stood still 2008 rotten tomatoes. The paranoid military shoots him, prompting his robot gort to go on a rampage. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. The day the earth stood still film by wise 1951 britannica. Yes kids, media was idiotic and hysterical long before the likes of glenn beck were around.
The day the earth stood still 1951 movie moviefone. The day the earth stood still 1951 trailer youtube. Arguably the worst reconstitution of a 50s scifi classic since the ghastly godzilla remake, the day the earth stood still is a stunningly misconceived folly that is bearable only for as long as. The day the earth stood still 1951 rotten tomatoes. The day the earth stood still 1951 is one of the most influential, seminal fantasy science fiction films in motion picture history. The day the earth stood still is a science fiction movie directed by robert wise in the score was written by bernard herrmann and involves the use of theremins played by samuel hoffmann and paul shure. Here is presented the lux radio theater, presentation starring. Though dated in many ways, the day the earth stood still is still a classic of the science fiction genre, and fox obviously recognizes that with a wonderful dvd release. Travelling with mindboggling speed, a gleaming unidentified flying object zooming in from the boundless deep space, penetrates the earth s atmosphere, landing smoothly in cold warwashington, d. The day the earth stood still 1951 was one of the first films out of the gate in the long cycle of 1950s american science fiction films and, perhaps along with forbidden planet 1956 and invasion of the body snatchers 1956, it remains the one against which all of the others are measured. The day the earth stood still, american sciencefiction film, released in 1951, that is considered a classic of the genre and that reflects the fears and anxiety of the cold war era and nascent atomic age. During the early phases of preproduction for the day the earth stood still 1951, 20th centuryfox studio chief darryl f. I am leaving soon, and you will forgive me if i speak bluntly.
Many people quote from this movie, not really knowing the origins. Listen to these words uttered back in 1951 in the scifi movie the day the earth stood still of what our future might resemble. The counterrevolutionary, bigbudget film provided salient social commentary about the madness of cold war politics, with. See the full list of the day the earth stood still cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. As an homage to this film, george lucas named three of jabba the hutts.
Trailer the day the earth stood still 1951 youtube. In robert wises 1951 movie day the earth stood still, the alien klaatus. The day the earth stood still full movie free stardust full movie hd 2007. It was based on the 1940 short story farewell to the master by harry bates the human alien klaatu michael rennie lands in washington dc in a classic flying saucer during the cold war era. However everything from the spaceship landing, its workings, and gort. It is widely regarded as one of the best films of 1951. The day the earth stood still is full of some very forwardlooking interfaces for its time, and was created without regard to cultural conventions of today. The day the earth stood still homesteading diary of a. It stars michael rennie, patricia neal, hugh marlowe, sam jaffe, billy gray and frances bavier.
Its as much christ parable as science fiction film. The day the earth stood still 45 movie clip klaatus speech. In 1951, the day the earth stood still featured a spaceship carrying a spaceman. Find out about all the goofs from the day the earth stood still 1951 on imdb. The filmmakers needed a tall, strong man, so they hired sevenfoottall martin. The day the earth stood still is a great study in all the things that can go wrong with a movie. Patricia neal, in full patsy louise neal, born january 20, 1926, packard. The day the earth stood still 1951 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
This one isnt quite as influential as forbidden planet, but it certainly has its charms. The day the earth stood still 1951 michael rennie as klaatu. May 29, 2012 44 videos play all the day the earth stood still 1951 full movie kijaiajauajajaka majamajaakaiksak the day the earth stood still keanu reeves duration. The day the earth stood still 1951 was one of the first films out of the gate in the long cycle of 1950s american science fiction films and, perhaps along with forbidden planet 1956 and invasion of the body snatchers 1956, it remains the one against which all of. One of our all time favorite scific movies is the classic day the earth stood still. We know we have it coming, and a movie like the day the earth stood still, either in its 1951 version or in the reimagining that opens friday, invites us to. North from the story farewell to the master written by harry bates.
The day the earth stood still 1951 when a ufo lands in washington, d. This is a black and white movie, so the limitations are based on the medium. The day the earth stood still 1951 michael rennie as. Encircled by large yet feeble military forces, the peaceful intergalactic ambassador, klaatu, emerges from the mysterious vessel accompanied by the silently. The role was eventually filled by a much taller nonactor. The human alien klaatu michael rennie lands in washington dc in a classic flying saucer during the cold war era. The counterrevolutionary, bigbudget film provided salient. Feb 20, 20 welcome to our weekly field guide to 1950s horror and scifi movies and the creatures that inhabit them. Jan 05, 2014 one of our all time favorite scific movies is the classic day the earth stood still. The day the earth stood still is a 1951 blackandwhite science fiction movie directed by robert wise. The day the earth stood still by matt slovick staff men in black and contact, two films about aliens, brought people into movie theaters during the summer of 97. The day the earth stood still 1951 plot summary imdb. Socially minded yet entertaining, the day the earth stood still imparts its moral of.
Movies dg this category is for questions and answers related to day the earth stood still, the, as asked by users of. At right, keanu reeves plays klaatu in the remake of the movie. Find all the latest the day the earth stood still trailers and clips at movies. The day the earth stood still movie quotes rotten tomatoes. World politics being what they are in 1951, klaatus demands are. Released september 18th, 1951, the day the earth stood still stars michael rennie, patricia neal, hugh marlowe, sam jaffe the g movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 32 min, and received a score of. The day the earth stood still 1951 bloopers, mistakes, errors in continuity, plot holes, anachronisms, spoilers and more. The day the earth stood still 1951 stream and watch. The day the earth stood still 1951 was one of the first films out of the gate in the long cycle of 1950s american science fiction films, and perhaps along with forbidden planet 1956 and invasion of the body snatchers 1956, it remains the one against which all of the others are measured. The day the earth stood still is a 1951 blackandwhite science fiction film about a humanoid alien klaatu, who comes to warn the people of earth that they must. The counterrevolutionary, bigbudget film provided salient social commentary about the madness of cold war politics, with an additional antinuclear war message of. Farewell to the master and journey to the world is a 1951 american blackandwhite science fiction film from 20th century fox, produced by julian blaustein and directed by robert wise.
North, based on the short story farewell to the master by harry bates. The day the earth stood still, american sciencefiction film, released in 1951, that is. Keanu reevess klaatu is knock, knock, knocking on earthlings. Its christian message is ultimately a muddle, but it does communicate some things loud and clear. The day the earth stood still depicts the arrival of an alien dignitary, klaatu michael rennie, who has come to earth with his deadly robot, gort lock martin, to deliver the message that. For many years i cursed my luck for being sent here. My father was an army musician and it was probably the first fullfeatured film that i had ever seen in my.
The day the earth stood still was added to the library of congress national film registry in 1995. The day the earth stood still may at first look like goofy, outdated science fiction, but its timeless warnings about violence, nuclear confrontation and the difficulties of policing the planet. Music is by bernard herrmann and cinematography by leo tover. I highly recommend it, even for all its moralistic posturing and strange ethnocentrism. The day the earth stood still 1951 the movie database.
Like most of robert wises work, this slickly constructed 1951 science fiction film settles squarely in the middle of its. Unlike its rivals, the day the earth stood still and now, the longawaited dec. Nov 03, 20 the day the earth stood still depicts the arrival of an alien dignitary, klaatu michael rennie, who has come to earth with his deadly robot, gort lock martin, to deliver the message that. The plots all haywire and the castings rotten and the dialogues stupid and the cameraworks ugly. What others are saying the day the earth stood still is a 1951 american science fiction film directed by robert wise. Encircled by large yet feeble military forces, the peaceful intergalactic ambassador, klaatu, emerges from the mysterious vessel accompanied by the silently dangerous robot of incomprehensible power. A screen shot of the excellent 1951 scifi movie the day the earth stood still.
This is the best version of this brilliant film, its in full screen and the sound is in 5. The day the earth stood still is directed by robert wise and adapted to screenplay by edmund h. Apr 28, 2017 1951 the day the earth stood still an alien lands and tells the people of earth that they must live peacefully or be destroyed as a danger to other planets. The day the earth stood still 1951 spoilers and bloopers. It was based on the 1940 short story farewell to the master by harry bates. The day the earth stood still turner classic movies. The day the earth stood still is a 1951 blackandwhite science fiction film about a humanoid alien klaatu, who comes to warn the people of earth that they must live peacefully or be destroyed as a danger to other planets directed by robert wise. Jul 23, 2015 the day the earth stood still, starring michael rennie and patricia neal. Lock martin, who plays gort, was discovered at graumanns chinese theater, where he was an usher. Interstellar peace begins with treating our friends and relatives and everyone we meet, with kindness and respect. An alien lands and tells the people of earth that they must live peacefully or be destroyed as a danger to other planets. We of the other planets have long accepted this principle. The day the earth stood still robert wise, michael rennie.
Michael rennie in the day the earth stood still 1951 lock martin and. Todays movie is the day the earth stood still 1951. The day the earth stood still dvd 1951 20th century fox. Still1951 scanner internet archive html5 uploader 1. Zanuck suggested jack palance for the role of the robot gort.
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