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SF Film Festival: The Day the Earth Stood Still

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Starring Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal

The season ends with one of the great classics of 50s SF. Out of space comes the world's most civilised alien to warn mankind of the perils of war. But can the visitor overcome the suspicions of the world's leaders? Can the vital words 'Klaatu... barada... nikto' reach the invincible robot Gort in time to save the world?

Contributors

Screenplay:
Edmund H. North
Director:
Robert Wise
Klaatu:
Michael Rennie
Helen Benson:
Patricia Neal
Tom Stevens:
Hugh Marlowe
Dr Barnhardt:
Sam Jaffe
Bobby Benson:
Billy Gray
Mrs Barley:
Frances Bavier
Gort:
Lock Martin
Source: Radio Times

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