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The Night the World Exploded
The Night the World Exploded

The Night the World Exploded

Super-Quake Tilts Earth!

Genres

Science Fiction

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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.

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Budget

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Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

64 mins

Rating

4.6/10

Release Date

14 June 1957

Country

United States of America

Cast

William Leslie

William Leslie

Dr. David Conway

Kathryn Grant

Kathryn Grant

Laura 'Hutch' Hutchinson

Tris Coffin

Tris Coffin

Dr. Ellis Morton

Raymond Greenleaf

Raymond Greenleaf

Gov. Chaney

Paul Savage

Paul Savage

Ranger Kirk

Fred Coby

Fred Coby

Ranger Brown

Frank J. Scannell

Frank J. Scannell

Sheriff Quinn

Charles Evans

Charles Evans

Gen. Bortes

Marshall Reed

Marshall Reed

General's Aide

Terry Frost

Terry Frost

Chief Rescue Worker

David Armstrong

David Armstrong

Military Policeman (uncredited)

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