The Night the World Exploded
“Super-Quake Tilts Earth!”
Synopsis
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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1958 The Night The World Exploded Trailer
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Top Cast
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William Leslie
Dr. David Conway
Kathryn Grant
Laura 'Hutch' Hutchinson
Tristram Coffin
Dr. Ellis Morton
Raymond Greenleaf
Gov. Chaney
Paul Savage
Ranger Kirk
Fred Coby
Ranger Brown
Frank J. Scannell
Sheriff Quinn
Charles Evans
Gen. Bortes
Marshall Reed
General's Aide
Terry Frost
Chief Rescue Worker
David Armstrong
Military Policeman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 14, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred F. Sears
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Natteford, Luci Ward
- Original Title
- The Night the World Exploded
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Clover Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred F. Sears
Jack Natteford, Luci Ward
Benjamin H. Kline
Paul Borofsky
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Katzman
Producer
Jack Natteford
Writer
Fred F. Sears
Director
Luci Ward
Writer
Paul Borofsky
Editor
Benjamin H. Kline
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Night the World Exploded about?
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.
Who directed The Night the World Exploded?
The Night the World Exploded was directed by Fred F. Sears.
Who stars in The Night the World Exploded?
The principal cast of The Night the World Exploded includes William Leslie, Kathryn Grant, Tristram Coffin, Raymond Greenleaf, Paul Savage.
When was The Night the World Exploded released and how long is it?
The Night the World Exploded was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Night the World Exploded?
The Night the World Exploded holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).