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6.4/10 1951 1h 23m Released

Planets destroy earth!

When a group of astronomers calculate a star is on a course to slam into Earth, a few days before, it's accompanying planet will first pass close enough to the Earth to cause havoc on land and sea. They set about building a rocket so a few selected individuals can escape to the planet.

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Top Cast

Richard Derr
Richard Derr
David Randall
Barbara Rush
Barbara Rush
Joyce Hendron
Peter Hansen
Peter Hansen
Dr. Tony Drake
John Hoyt
John Hoyt
Sydney Stanton
Larry Keating
Larry Keating
Dr. Cole Hendron
Rachel Ames
Rachel Ames
Julie Cummings
Stephen Chase
Stephen Chase
Dr. George Frye
Frank Cady
Frank Cady
Harold Ferris
Hayden Rorke
Hayden Rorke
Dr. Emery Bronson
Sandro Giglio
Sandro Giglio
Dr. Ottinger
Kirk Alyn
Kirk Alyn
Rioter Bringing Guns (uncredited)
James Congdon
James Congdon
Eddie Garson (uncredited)
Gertrude Astor
Gertrude Astor
Traveler (uncredited)
Robert Chapman
Robert Chapman
Student (uncredited)
Gene Collins
Gene Collins
Newsdealer (uncredited)
Marcel De La Brosse
Marcel De La Brosse
Headwaiter (uncredited)

Reviews

John Chard 5/10

"Suggest we fly to another world" Whilst I wholeheartedly agree with other amateur reviewers on line that stress you have to put yourself back to 1951 to appreciate the film more, it still doesn't take away from the fact that the film is one of the poorer offerings from the disaster/sci-fi genre of years gone by. The methodical build up of characters is fine for adding weight to the final reel, the effects are…

JPV852 6/10

Entertaining enough apocalyptic disaster film from the 1950s has some absolutely adorable miniatures and one awful matte painting at the end. Still, has its moments and the acting at least was passable. **2.75/5**

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FAQ about When Worlds Collide

What is When Worlds Collide about?
When a group of astronomers calculate a star is on a course to slam into Earth, a few days before, it's accompanying planet will first pass close enough to the Earth to cause havoc on land and sea. They set about building a rocket so a few selected individuals can escape to the…
When was When Worlds Collide released?
When Worlds Collide was released in 1951.
What genres does When Worlds Collide belong to?
When Worlds Collide is categorised as Science Fiction, Drama.
Who stars in When Worlds Collide?
The cast of When Worlds Collide includes Richard Derr, Barbara Rush, Peter Hansen, John Hoyt, Larry Keating.