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Day the earth stood still (Motion picture : 1951)
A visitor from outer space comes with the warning that unless war is abolished, Earth will be destroyed by the more advanced planets of the universe.
An alien being arrives on Earth and triggers a series of events that threaten all of mankind. Governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind his appearance. When a woman and her stepson become involved in the alien's plan, they become the world's only hope to stop an apocalyptic annihilation.
Klaatu (Michael Rennie) lands in Washington accompanied by a huge robot armed with an awesome death ray. studies.
"A spaceship lands in Washington, D.C., capturing the attention of the world. But the alien emissary (Michael Rennie) it brings refuses to reveal his mission to any single government, leaving the military, the politicians, and millions of ordinary people to wait in fear. Soon their distrust turns to calls for violence. But one young woman and her son (Patricia Neal, Billy Gray) befriend him-- and soon realize that they may be all that stands between the human race and total destruction."--Container.
An alien planetary federation, disapproving of Earth's policy of atom bomb testing, sends one of their number and Gort, a robot intergalactic policeman, to warn against further aggression. This is the most clearly allegorical of fifties science fiction films with Rennie playing the alien Christ figure while Gort is a medieval knight in shining armour.
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Adaptations
A spaceship lands in Washington, D.C., capturing the attention of the world. But the alien emissary (Michael Rennie) it brings refuses to reveal his mission to any single government, leaving the military, the politicians, and millions of ordinary people to wait in fear. Soon their distrust turns to calls for violence. But one young woman and her son befriend him and soon realize that they may be all that stands between the human race and total destruction.
A spaceship lands in Washington, D.C. capturing the attention of the world. But the alien emissary it brings refuses to reveal his mission to any single government, leaving the military, the politicians, and millions of ordinary people to wait in fear. Soon their distrust turns to calls for violence. But one young woman and her son befriend him ... and soon realize that they may be all that stands between the human race and total destruction.
The day the Earth stood still [2008]
A remake of the 1951 sci-fi classic of the same name, the story follows Klaatu, an otherwordly being, whose arrival on Earth triggers an unstoppable series of events which threaten mankind. In an attempt to save humanity, governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind the visitor's appearance. When a woman and her stepson find themselves embroiled in the alien's plan, they become the world's only hope to stave off apocalyptic annihilation.
Video recordings
Science fiction film about a visitor from another planet who tries with great difficulty to bring a message of peace to earth.
Keanu Reeves tops this adaptation of the seminal 1951 sci-fi film The Day the Earth Stood Still with this 20th Century Fox production. Scott Derrickson (The Exorcism of Emily Rose) helms the story of an alien traveler, Klaatu (Reeves), who heads to Earth along with his bodyguard robot, Gort, to deliver a warning of planetary destruction if the people of the world fail to stop laying waste to the environment. Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, and Kathy Bates co-star in the David Scarpa-penned film.
Epic action and mind-blowing effects rock the planet in this thrilling reinvention of the sci-fi classic, Keanu Reeves portrays Klaatu, an otherworldly being, whose arrival on Earth triggers an unstoppable series of events that threaten all of mankind. In a desperate attempt to save humanity, goverments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind the visitor's appearance.
The day the earth stood still = Dzień, w którym zatrzymała się Ziemia
Suspense films
A spaceship lands in Washington D.C., capturing the attention of the world. But the alien emissary it brings refuses to reveal his mission to any single government, leaving the military, the politicians, and millions of ordinary people to wait in fear.
The Day the Earth stood still
An extraterrestrial man lands in Washington, D.C. with the warning that the earth will be destroyed if it continues its present warlike behavior.
Science fiction films
A spaceship lands in Washington, D.C., capturing the attention of the world. But the alien emissary it brings refuses to reveal his mission to any single government, leaving the military, the politicians, and millions of ordinary people to wait in fear. Soon their distrust turns to calls for violence. But one young woman and her son befriend him...realizing they may be all that stands between the human race and total destruction.
Day the earth stood still
A science fiction tale of the earth's first encounter with a being from another planet. Michael Rennie plays the visitor who is accompanied by the giant robot Gort. (Circulates).
A spaceship lands in Washington, D.C. capturing the attention of the world. An alien emissary gives a warning that unless war is abolished, Earth will be destroyed by the more advanced planets of the universe.
The day the earth stood still = Le jour où la terre s'arrêta
Day the Earth stood still (Motion picture : 2008)
A visitor from outer space comes with the warning that unless war is abolished, Earth will be destroyed by the more advanced planets of the universe. Michael Rennie and Patricia Neal star in this early science fiction classic.
Governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind a visitor's appearance. Dr. Helen Benson finds herself face-to-face with an alien who has traveled across the universe to warn of an impending crisis. She quickly discovers the deadly ramifications of Klaatu's claim that he is a 'friend to the Earth.' Now, she and her yourng stepson must find a way to convince the entity who was sent to destroy humans that mankind is worth saving, but it may be too late.
Drama
Film adaptations
I, robot: In the year 2035, robots are a common, trusted part of life. But that trust is broken when a scientist is found dead, and a skeptical Chicago police detective investigating the murder believes that a robot is responsible. It seems impossible for a robot to break the Three Laws of Robotics, for if that were to happen there would be nothing to stop them from taking over the world. Aiding the detective in his investigation is a psychologist who specializes in the psyches of robots.
The day the Earth stood still
Governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind a visitor's appearance. Dr. Helen Benson is a renowned scientist who finds herself face-to-face with an alien called Klaatu. Klaatu has traveled across the universe to warn of an impending global crisis. She quickly discovers the deadly ramificications of Klaatu's claim that he is a 'friend to the Earth.' Now, she and her yourng stepson must find a way to convince the entity who was sent to destroy humans that mankind is worth saving, but it may be too late.
Features
In this influencial sci-fi classic produced in the early 50s, a spaceship lands in Washington, D.C. capturing the attention of the world. But the alien emissary it brings refuses to reveal his mission to any single government, leaving the military, the politicians, and millions of ordinary people to wait in fear. Soon their distrust turns to calls for violence. But one young woman and her son befriend him ... and soon realize that they may be all that stands between the human race and total destruction.
Adventure films
Feature film from the USA. Sci-fi. During the Cold War, an alien and his robot touch down in Washington to learn about the human experience and warn Earths inhabitants that their behaviour poses a risk to other planets.
Day the earth stood still ; 3-disc special edition
DVD-Video discs
"Klaatu ... lands in Washington ... with ... capabilities far beyond anything the earth has ever seen. His mission is a peaceful one but only a pretty young woman ..., her young son, and one eminent scientist ... will hear the alien out ... leading Klaatu to demonstrate his unearthly powers in a mind boggling lesson for all mankind."--External container.
Blu-ray
Creature films and programs
A combination moral fable and sci-fi thriller which portrays aliens as advanced saviors.
National Film Registry
The day the earth stood still
Klaatu has traveled across the universe to warn Earth's inhabitants of an impending global crisis, as scientists race to unravel the mystery behind the visitor's appearance.
A renowned scientist finds herself face to face with an alien called Klaatu, who has travelled across the universe to warn of an impending global crisis. She quickly discovers the deadly ramifications of Klaatu's claim that he is a "friend" to the earth.
Governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind a visitor's appearance. Dr. Helen Benson is a renowned scientist who finds herself face-to-face with an alien called Klaatu. Klaatu has traveled across the universe to warn of an impending global crisis. She quickly discovers the deadly ramifications of Klaatu's claim that he is a "friend to the Earth." Now, she and her young stepson must find a way to convince the entity who was sent to destroy humans that mankind is worth saving, but it may be too late.
Jour ou la terre s'arreta
Rennie stars as Klaatu, an advanced alien who comes to earth to put a stop to nuclear proliferation. With him comes his robot Gort. They are forced to use superpowers to get the attention of the scientists.
A spaceship lands in Washington, D.C., capturing the attention of the world. But the peaceful alien emissary it brings fails to earn the public's trust. When a young woman and her son befriend him, they soon realize they may be all that stands between the human race and total destruction.
A gentle alien visits Earth to warn the human race about experimenting with nuclear power.
Een dokter en haar stiefzoon proberen een buitenaards wezen ervan te overtuigen dat het menselijk ras bestaansrecht heeft.
A flying saucer arrives in Washington, D.C., and its alien occupant, aided by a robot, demonstrates his power, warns the world what will happen if wars continue, and then departs.
Books
An alien lands and tells the people of earth that they must live peacefully or be destroyed as a danger to other planets.
Fiction films
Film remakes
A visitor from another planet is attacked and forced to find refuge with a widow and her son. He warns the leaders of the world to put aside atomic weapons but is not heeded.
"A spacecraft lands in Washington, D.C.and an alien emerges, flanked by a menacing robor with destructive capabilities far beyond their imagination. Rebuffed in his efforts to meet the world's leaders and to warn them of the earth's impending doom, the alien, Klaatu, takes to the streets. Klaatu's plea for peace is embraced by a pretty young woman and an eminent scientist but the rest of humanity reacts with mistrust, fear and violence. With time running out, Klaatu is forced to demonstrate his aewsome powers in a mind-boggling display, teaching all of mankind a lesson for the ages"-- [Container notes].
A spaceship lands in Washington, D.C., but the alien emissary it brings refuses to reveal his mission to any single government. This refusal leads to distrust and violence. One young woman and her son befriend the alien, realizing that they may be all that stands between the human race and total destruction.
A visitor from another planet and his robot manservant land in Washington, D.C. on a mission to deliver a message of peace to the leaders of the world. Met with suspicion and hostility, the alien must turn to a widow and her son, whom he has befriended, to convey his warning that Earth's nuclear arms race threatens the survival of the entire world.
Day the Earth stood still =
Summary: A visitor from outer space comes with the warning that unless war is abolished, Earth will be destroyed by the more advanced planets of the universe.
In this classic 1950s sci-fi movie, a spacecraft lands in Washington D.C. and an alien emerges, with a menacing robot whose destructive powers defy imagination. Rebuffed in his efforts to warn the Earth's leaders of its impending doom the alien, Klaatu, takes to the streets. His plea for peace is embraced by a pretty young woman and an eminent scientist, but the rest of humanity reacts with mistrust, fear and violence. With time running out, Klaatu is forced to demonstrate his awesome powers, teaching all of mankind a lesson for the ages.
"A spaceship lands in Washington, D.C., capturing the attention of the world. But the alien emissary (Michael Rennie) it brings refuses to reveal his mission to any single government, leaving the military, the politicians, and millions of ordinary people to wait in fear. Soon their distrust turns to calls for violence. But one young woman and her son (Patricia Neal, Billy Gray) befriend him ... and soon realize that they may be all that stands between the human race and total destruction" -- Videodisc container.
A spaceship lands in Washington, D.C., capturing the attention of the world. But the alien emissary it brings refuses to reveal his mission to any single government, leaving the military, the politicians, and millions of ordinary people to wait in fear. Soon their distrust turns to calls for violence. But one young woman and her son befriend him ... realizing they may be all that stands between the human race and total destruction.
Un platillo volador aterriza a unas cuadras del Capitolio en Washington y de su interior surge Klaatu, un extraterrestre secundado por un enorme robot plateado. Aunque vienen en son de paz, Klaatu es baleado por error por el ejército y enviado a un hospital. Aun herido, Klaatu busca transmitir a la humanidad un mensaje de no violencia.
Sci-fi classic of extraterrestrial visitation in which a peaceful alien accompanied by a huge robot lands his impregnable spacecraft in Washington with a message of brotherhood - and a warning. This provocative film, years ahead of its time, has a memorable score by Bernard Herrmann and a biting screenplay by Edmund North.
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Science fiction
A spaceship lands in Washington, D.C., capturing the attention of the world. But the alien emissary it brings refuses to reveal his mission to any single government, leaving the military, the politicians, and millions of ordinary people to wait in fear. Soon their distrust turns to calls for violence. But one young woman and her son befriend him ... and soon realize that they may be all that stands between the human race and total destruction.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind a visitor's appearance. Dr. Helen Benson is a renowned scientist who finds herself face-to-face with an alien called Klaatu. Klaatu has traveled across the universe to warn of an impending global crisis. She quickly discovers the deadly ramifications of Klaatu's claim that he is a 'friend to the Earth.' Now, she and her yourng stepson must find a way to convince the entity who was sent to destroy humans that mankind is worth saving, but it may be too late.
Governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind a visitor's appearance. An alien, who has traveled across the universe to warn of an impending crisis. He has a robot that is to destroy humans if they continue to display hostile attitudes and actions.
The Day the earth stood still
Feature films
Fiction
Digital videodiscs
Drame de science-fiction, adapté d'une nouvelle de Harry Bates, l'un des premiers films à présenter des extra-terrestres comme des sauveurs avancés plutôt que comme des monstres menaçants. Un martien vient sur la Terre pour avertir les humains de mettre fin à leurs querelles. Avec Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Hugh Marlowe.
The day the Earth stood still: Governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind a visitor's appearance. Dr. Helen Benson finds herself face-to-face with an alien who has traveled across the universe to warn of an impending crisis. She quickly discovers the deadly ramifications of Klaatu's claim that he is a 'friend to the Earth.' Now, she and her young stepson must find a way to convince the entity who was sent to destroy humans that mankind is worth saving, but it may be too late.
A flying saucer arrives in Washington, D.C., and its alien occupant, aided by a robot, demonstrates his power, warns the world what will happen if wars continue, and departs.
"A spaceship lands in Washington, D.C., capturing the attention of the world. But the alien emissary (Michael Rennie) it brings refuses to reveal his mission to any single government, leaving the military, the politicians, and millions of ordinary people to wait in fear. Soon their distrust turns to calls for violence. But one young woman and her son (Patricia Neal, Billy Gray) befriend him ... and soon realize that they may be all that stands between the human race and total destruction"--Container.
"A spacecraft lands in Washington, D.C.and an alien emerges, flanked by a menacing robor with destructive capabilities far beyond their imagination. Rebuffed in his efforts to meet the world's leaders and to warn them of the earth's impending doom, the alien, Klaatu, takes to the streets. Klaatu's plea for peace is embraced by a pretty young woman and an eminent scientist but the rest of humanity reacts with mistrust, fear and violence. With time running out, Klaatu is forced to demonstrate his aewsome powers in a mind-boggling display, teaching all of mankind a lesson for the ages"--Container.
"A spaceship lands in Washington, D.C., and from it emerges a human-like alien whose mission is to deliver a stern warning to the people of Earth: learn to live in peace or face obliteration"--Videodisc sleeve.
"A spaceship lands in Washington, D.C., capturing the attention of the world. But the alien emissary (Michael Rennie) it brings refuses to reveal his mission to any single government, leaving the military, the politicians, and millions of ordinary people to wait in fear. Soon their distrust turns to calls for violence. But one young woman and her son (Patricia Neal, Billy Gray) befriend him...and soon realize that they may be all that stands between the human race and total destruction."--Container.
An alien, Klaatu, comes to earth to with his robot Gort to warn the human race that they must live peacefully or face severe consequences in the future.
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Day the earth stood still (Motion picture)
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