Crack in the World (1965)/The War of the Worlds (1953) in the PNW

Details: Written by: Mortado; Category: The 1960s in Northwest Cinemas

This is a collection of media from the initial runs of "Crack in the World" (1965) in the Pacific Northwest. Paramount brought back 1953's "The War of the Worlds" to accompany this.

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Crack in the World (1965)
“Crack in the World” is a 1965 science-fiction film that delves into the ambitious and perilous endeavor of Project Inner Space. The project aims to harness the Earth’s geothermal energy by drilling into its core. However, the plan takes a catastrophic turn when an atomic device is detonated to penetrate a dense layer of material, inadvertently causing a massive crack in the Earth’s crust. This crack rapidly expands along a fault line, leading to devastating earthquakes and tsunamis. The film explores the ethical dilemmas and scientific challenges faced by the team as they grapple with the unintended consequences of their actions and race against time to prevent a global catastrophe.

Director: Andrew Marton
Writers: Jon Manchip White, Julian Zimet
Stars: Dana Andrews, Janette Scott, Kieron Moore
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The War of the Worlds (1953)
“The War of the Worlds” (1953) is a classic science fiction film that adapts H.G. Wells’ iconic novel to the mid-20th century American setting. The story unfolds in Southern California when a mysterious meteor crashes, revealing an alien war machine. As the Martians begin their invasion, they unleash devastating heat-rays and force fields, decimating cities and military forces alike. The film follows Dr. Clayton Forrester, an atomic scientist, who teams up with Sylvia Van Buren to find a way to defeat the invaders. Their journey is fraught with danger as they navigate a world turned upside down by the extraterrestrial threat. The film is renowned for its groundbreaking special effects and has left a lasting impact on the science fiction genre.

Director: Byron Haskin
Writers: H.G. Wells, Barré Lyndon
Stars: Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Les Tremayne
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February 25, 1965 ad (Seattle)