Day the Earth Stood Still
- Released
- 04/03/2003
- Film and TV Genre
- Science Fiction
- Video Format
- NTSC
- DVD Region
- 1 (will only play on Region 1 and Multi-Region DVD players)
Description
The classic 1950's science fiction movie, that is a social commentary on the political climate of America. This film focuses on human nature, both the good and the bad aspects.
A messenger arrives (in humanoid form)in a space ship, which lands Washington DC, to warn the world to stop its' violent behaviour. In the panic caused by the space ship landing leads to a soldier shooting and wounding the messenger. A Robot accompanying the messenger then destroys Washington, as the messenger escapes to a hospital.
The messenger then integrates into to society and lives with a family to observe human behaviour.
Directed by Robert Wise, who also directed West Side Story.
Product Details
- Photos and storyboards
- Yes
- Aspect Ratio
- 1.33:1
- Audio Format
- English Audio Commentary Dolby Digital
- Run Time (minutes)
- 92
- Film Rating (UK)
- U
- Number of Discs
- 1
- Media Format
- DVD-Video
- Year of release
- 1951
- Disc Features
- Featurette
- Interactive Menus
- Making Of
- Production Notes
- Scene Selection
- Theatrical Trailer
- Subtitle Language
- English
Additional Information
- Movietonenewreel(1951),70minutedocumentaryon"themakingof'.CommentarybyRobertWiseandNicolasMeyer
