The Day the Earth Stood Still

The Day the Earth Stood Still is a 1951 science fiction film which tells the story of a humanoid spaceman who comes to Earth to convince its leaders to learn how to live in peace.

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1951 - Science fiction

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It stars Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Hugh Marlowe, Sam Jaffe, Billy Gray, Frances Bavier, and Lock Martin. The movie was adapted by Edmund H. North from the story "Farewell to the Master" by Harry Bates, and directed by Robert Wise. The score was written by Bernard Herrmann and is notable for its use of a theremin.

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Michael Rennie - Patricia Neal - Hugh Marlowe - Sam Jaffe - Billy Gray - Frances Bavier - Lock Martin - Edmund H. North - Harry Bates - Robert Wise - Bernard Herrmann - Theremin

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