The Day the Earth Froze
“The Most Chilling Terror Ever Experienced”
Synopsis
American-dubbed, re-edited version of the 1959 Soviet-Finnish fantasy co-production Sampo. Produced by Roger Corman, it's shorter by almost 30 minutes, the names of crew members and characters are drastically changed and key plot scenes are removed.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aleksandr Ptushko
- Original Title
- The Day the Earth Froze
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- The Filmgroup
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aleksandr Ptushko
Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Corman
Producer
Aleksandr Ptushko
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Day the Earth Froze
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What is The Day the Earth Froze about?
American-dubbed, re-edited version of the 1959 Soviet-Finnish fantasy co-production Sampo. Produced by Roger Corman, it's shorter by almost 30 minutes, the names of crew members and characters are drastically changed and key plot scenes are removed.
Who directed The Day the Earth Froze?
The Day the Earth Froze was directed by Aleksandr Ptushko.
Who stars in The Day the Earth Froze?
The principal cast of The Day the Earth Froze includes Marvin Miller, Andris Ošiņš, Eve Kivi.
When was The Day the Earth Froze released and how long is it?
The Day the Earth Froze was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.