Day the World Ended
“ATTACKED... by a creature from hell!”
Synopsis
After a nuclear attack, an unlikely group of survivors, including a geologist, a crook and his moll, and a prospector, find temporary shelter in the remote-valley home of a survivalist and his beautiful daughter, but soon have to deal with the spread of radioactivity - and its effects on animal life, including humans.
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The Day the World Ended ≣ 1955 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-02
Top Cast
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Richard Denning
Rick
Lori Nelson
Louise Madison
Paul Birch
Jim Madison
Mike Connors
Tony Lamont
Adele Jergens
Ruby
Raymond Hatton
Pete
Paul Dubov
Radek
Jonathan Haze
Contaminated Man
Paul Blaisdell
Mutant
Roger Corman
Nelson - Louise's Fiancée in Framed Photograph (uncredited)
Chet Huntley
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Corman
- Screenplay & Story
- Lou Rusoff
- Original Score
- Ronald Stein
- Original Title
- Day the World Ended
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Selma Enterprises, Golden State Productions, American Releasing Corporation (ARC), American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Corman
Lou Rusoff
Ronald Stein
Jockey Arthur Feindel
Ronald Sinclair
Roger Corman, Alex Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Ronald Stein
Original Music Composer
Ronald Sinclair
Editor
Lou Rusoff
Screenplay
Roger Corman
Producer
Roger Corman
Director
Jockey Arthur Feindel
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Day the World Ended
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What is Day the World Ended about?
After a nuclear attack, an unlikely group of survivors, including a geologist, a crook and his moll, and a prospector, find temporary shelter in the remote-valley home of a survivalist and his beautiful daughter, but soon have to deal with the spread of radioactivity - and its effects on animal life, including humans.
Who directed Day the World Ended?
Day the World Ended was directed by Roger Corman.
Who stars in Day the World Ended?
The principal cast of Day the World Ended includes Richard Denning, Lori Nelson, Paul Birch, Mike Connors, Adele Jergens.
When was Day the World Ended released and how long is it?
Day the World Ended was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Day the World Ended?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Day the World Ended was composed by Ronald Stein.