The Day the Earth Caught Fire
Directed by Val Guest
Starring Edward Judd, Leo McKern, Janet Munro, Michael Goodliffe, Michael Caine
Run Time 97 min
A London journalist (Edward Judd) investigates the world’s increasingly ferocious weather conditions and discovers that the Earth has been knocked off its axis by extensive nuclear testing. Is the Earth doomed? Aided by a vivid depiction of the world of newspaper journalism, and extensive location shooting on the streets of London, director Val Guest delivers one of the best of all British sci-fi films and the chilling scenes of a deserted London rival those in 28 Days Later.
Name | Role |
Val Guest | Producer |
Val Guest | Writer |
Val Guest | Director |
Edward Judd | Cast Member |
Leo McKern | Cast Member |
Janet Munro | Cast Member |
Michael Goodliffe | Cast Member |
Michael Caine | Cast Member |
Wolf Mankowitz | Writer |
Country United States of America
Original Language English
Run time 97 min
Year Completed 1961