The Day the Earth Stood Still is a 1951 American science fiction film from 20th Century Fox, produced by Julian Blaustein and directed by Robert Wise. The film stars Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Hugh Marlowe, Sam Jaffe, Billy Gray, Frances Bavier and Lock Martin. The screenplay was written by Edmund H. North, based on the 1940 science fiction short story "Farewell to the Master" by Harry Bates, and the film score was composed by Bernard Herrmann. Set in the Cold War during the early stages of the nuclear arms race, the film's storyline involves a humanoid alien visitor who comes to Earth, accompanied by a powerful robot, to deliver an important message that will affect the entire human race. In 1995, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry as "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
| Director | Robert Wise |
| Produced by | Julian Blaustein |
| Screenplay by | Edmund H. North |
| Starring | Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Hugh Marlowe, Sam Jaffe, Billy Gray, Frances Bavier, Lock Martin |
| Music | Bernard Herrmann |
| Cinematography | Leo Tover A.S.C. |
| Edited by | William Reynolds, A.C.E. |
| Production, company | 20th Century Fox |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
| Released | September 18, 1951 |
| Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $995,000 |
| Box office | $1.85 million (US theatrical rentals) |
| Netflix ID | 60026578 |
About The Day The Earth Stood Still
A reimagining of the 1951 film of the same name, the movie follows an alien visitor who is sent to change human behavior and eradicate humans from the Earth.
Achievement of The Day The Earth Stood Still
The film grossed over $233 million worldwide. The plot of the movie is based on the short story by Harry Bates titled Farewell to the Master.
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1951 in film - The year 1951 in film involved some significant events.. Culture during the Cold War - The Cold War was reflected in culture through music, movies, books, television and other media, as well as sports and social beliefs and behavior. One major element of the Cold War was the presumed threat of a nuclear war and annihilation; another was espionage.. Films directed by Robert Wise.. 20th Century Fox Records albums.. Bernard Herrmann albums.. Anti-war films.. American robot films.. 1950s science fiction films.. Apocalyptic films.. Cold War films.. Alien invasions in films.. Films about extraterrestrial life.. Films set in Washington, D.C.
Latest information about The Day The Earth Stood Still updated on July 28 2021.
