The Day the Sky Exploded (1958): Cast
The Day the Sky Exploded is a 1958 sci-fi action film directed by Mario Bava and Paolo Heusch, starring Giacomo Rossi Stuart as Stuart (uncredited), Shane Rimmer and Ivo Garrani. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Directors
- Mario Bava and Paolo Heusch
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Lux Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Day the Sky Exploded About?
The premise of The Day the Sky Exploded without spoilers.
When astronomers detect a swarm of meteors hurtling toward Earth on a collision course, panic spreads as the impact threatens total planetary destruction. Governments and scientists scramble to devise a desperate plan to deflect or destroy the deadly objects before they strike.
The Day the Sky Exploded Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- mass panic
- tsunami
- radar screen
- international cooperation
- asteroid
- animal migration
- moon rocket
- outer space
- lockheed constellation
- evacuation
- de havilland dh 106 comet
- bell 47 helicopter
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- rocket launching
- astronaut
- spaceship
- meteor threatens earth
- end of the world
- psychotronic film
- cult
- group
- atomic bomb
The Day the Sky Exploded Cast & Characters
Giacomo Rossi Stuart leads the cast as Stuart (uncredited), with Shane Rimmer as John McLaren (uncredited) (voice) and Ivo Garrani as Professor Herbert Weisse. Directed by Mario Bava and Paolo Heusch; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Mario Bava
- Co-director Paolo Heusch
- Giacomo Rossi Stuart as Stuart (uncredited)
- Shane Rimmer as John McLaren (uncredited) (voice)
- Ivo Garrani as Professor Herbert Weisse
- Gérard Landry as Landowsky (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Day the Sky Exploded
· 9 more- Paul Hubschmid John McLaren
- Jean-Jacques Delbo Sergei Boetnikov
- Dario Michaelis Peter Leduq
- Madeleine Fischer Katy Dandridge
- Fiorella Mari Mary McLaren
- Peter Meersman General van Dorff (uncredited)
- Sam Galter Randowsky
- Massimo Zeppieri Dennis McLaren (uncredited)
- Annie Bernal Lab Assistant (uncredited)
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The Day the Sky Exploded FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Day the Sky Exploded, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Day the Sky Exploded?
The Day the Sky Exploded runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was The Day the Sky Exploded released?
The Day the Sky Exploded was released on September 4, 1958.
Who directed The Day the Sky Exploded?
The Day the Sky Exploded was directed by Mario Bava and Paolo Heusch.
More films by Mario Bava Who is in the cast of The Day the Sky Exploded?
The Day the Sky Exploded stars Giacomo Rossi Stuart as Stuart (uncredited), Shane Rimmer as John McLaren (uncredited) (voice) and Ivo Garrani as Professor Herbert Weisse, among 13 credited actors.
Does The Day the Sky Exploded have a post-credit scene?
No. The Day the Sky Exploded has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Day the Sky Exploded in?
The original language of The Day the Sky Exploded is Italian.
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