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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 78.9 / 100
1961·Drama / Romance / Sci-Fi·1h 39m

THE DAY THE EARTH CAUGHT FIRE

“The INCREDIBLE becomes Real! The IMPOSSIBLE becomes Fact! The UNBELIEVABLE becomes True!”

British reporters suspect an international cover-up of a global disaster in progress... and they're right. Hysterical panic has engulfed the world after the United States and the Soviet Union simultaneously detonate nuclear devices and have caused the orbit of the Earth to alter, sending it hurtling towards the sun.

Above the Line
Val Guest·DirectorVal Guest·WriterWolf Mankowitz·WriterHarry Waxman·Director of PhotographyStanley Black·Original Music ComposerBill Lenny·Editor
Cast
Janet Munro·Jeannie CraigLeo McKern·Bill MaguireEdward Judd·Peter StenningMichael Goodliffe·Jacko Jackson the Night EditorBernard Braden·Davis the News EditorReginald Beckwith·HarryGene Anderson·MayRenée Asherson·AngelaArthur Christiansen·'Jeff' Jefferson - EditorAustin Trevor·Sir John Kelly (uncredited)
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Val Guest·DirectorPhilip Shipway·Assistant DirectorTerry Lens·Second Assistant DirectorBernard Williams·Third Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Val Guest·WriterWolf Mankowitz·Writer
Camera· 2
Harry Waxman·Director of PhotographyMoray Grant·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Bill Lenny·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Stanley Black·Original Music ComposerChris Greenham·ADR & DubbingBuster Ambler·Sound RecordistJohn Aldred·ADR MixerPeter Dukelow·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 8
Anthony Masters·Art DirectionBeatrice Dawson·Costume DesignTony Sforzini·Makeup ArtistScott Slimon·Set DecorationMartin Atkinson·DraughtsmanBill Bennison·DraughtsmanHarry Parr·Property BuyerGeoffrey Tozer·Assistant Art Director
Production· 3
Val Guest·ProducerF. Sherwin Green·Associate ProducerClifton Brandon·Production Manager
Other Departments· 5
Les Bowie·Special EffectsJoyce James·HairstylistPeter Melrose·Scenic ArtistPeter Mullins·Scenic ArtistPat Carr·Special Effects Assistant
By the Numbers
78.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Day the Earth Caught Fire's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F7C200
#E24E00
#FFFFFF
Mood
Apocalyptic, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a collage of scenes against a fiery orange and yellow background, with the title "THE DAY THE EARTH CAUGHT FIRE" in large white letters domi”

sci-fidrama
Key Elements
Phone
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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