5.1The Night the World Exploded · 1957
The Night the World Exploded (1957) is a Science Fiction film directed by Fred F. Sears, starring William Leslie, Kathryn Grant, Tristram Coffin.
Science Fiction
5.1Overview
With his assistant, Laura Hutchinson, Dr. David Conway develops a device to advance the fledgling science of earthquake prediction. After forecasting a large trembleor that will rock California within twenty-four hours, Conway cannot persuade the Governor to act. When the prediction proves true and further tests indicate that there are more quakes to come, Conway and Laura seek to perfect their device. Subsequent tests deep within Carlsbad Caverns discover an unknown element—E-112—that is responsible for the earthquakes and threatens to destroy the globe if it ever reaches the surface. The team determines that with only four weeks until Armageddon, the race is on to neutralize the killer element before it takes a devastating toll.
Cast
William Leslie, Kathryn Grant, Tristram Coffin, Raymond Greenleaf, Paul Savage, Fred Coby, Frank J. Scannell, Charles Evans
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What is "The Night the World Exploded" about?
With his assistant, Laura Hutchinson, Dr. David Conway develops a device to advance the fledgling science of earthquake prediction. After forecasting a large trembleor that will rock California within twenty-four hours, Conway cannot persuade the Governor to act. When the prediction proves true and further tests indicate that there are more quakes to come, Conway and Laura seek to perfect their device. Subsequent tests deep within Carlsbad Caverns discover an unknown element—E-112—that is responsible for the earthquakes and threatens to destroy the globe if it ever reaches the surface. The team determines that with only four weeks until Armageddon, the race is on to neutralize the killer element before it takes a devastating toll.
When was "The Night the World Exploded" released?
The Night the World Exploded was released in 1957.
Who stars in "The Night the World Exploded"?
The cast includes William Leslie, Kathryn Grant, Tristram Coffin, Raymond Greenleaf.
