06 Feb 1927
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In a futuristic city sharply divided between the rich and the poor, the son of the city's mastermind meets a prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.
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From out of space...A warning and an ultimatum.
An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.
Top Billed Cast
Michael Rennie Klaatu, alias Mr. Carpenter
Patricia Neal Helen Benson
Billy Gray Bobby Benson
Sam Jaffe Prof. Jacob Barnhardt
Hugh Marlowe Tom Stevens
Lock Martin Gort
Freeman Lusk General Cutler
Edith Evanson Mrs. Crockett, landlady
Frank Conroy Mr. Harley, Secretary to the President
Frances Bavier Mrs. Barley, boarder
John Brown George Barley, boarder
Olan Soule Mr. Krull, boarder
Marjorie Crossland Hilda, Barnhart's secretary
Elmer Davis Elmer Davis
H.V. Kaltenborn H. V. Kaltenborn
Drew Pearson Drew Pearson
Gabriel Heatter Gabriel Heatter (voice)
Harry Lauter Lieutenant in Charge of Landing Site
Larry Dobkin Balding Army Doctor
Robert Osterloh Army Examining Doctor
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