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Crack in the World

Play trailer Poster for Crack in the World 1965,  1h 36m,  Sci-Fi Play Trailer Watchlist
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A dying scientist (Dana Andrews) and his team drill for magma, crack the globe and try to fix it with a nuclear bomb.
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Howard Thompson New York Times Mar 5, 2020
The best science-fiction thriller this year. Go to Full Review
Variety Staff Variety Oct 16, 2008
Crack in the World [is] distinguished principally by some startling special effects. Go to Full Review
David Pirie Time Out Feb 9, 2006
The theme often seems awesomely credible and the special effects are excellent, although the usual character conflicts in the scientific team become trying at times. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy May 17, 2025
2.5/4
Features decent special effects as well as a few tense scenarios. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Mar 30, 2020
B
An engaging B film doomsday scenario sci-fi drama, one with a great menacing premise. Go to Full Review
Tony Sloman Radio Times Mar 5, 2020
2/5
Scientists attempt to harness the inner energy of the Earth and get it all wrong in this moderate sci-fi thriller. Go to Full Review
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George R Jan 3, 2019 Wonderful vintage Sci Fi disaster film as scientists trigger the end of the world and then have to find a way to save it after their meddling! Very enjoyable and a great cast too. See more
Luke R Jul 12, 2018 americans think they own the whole world and will do anything for money, who cares how many die or what happens to the environment. then when they fix some of the problems that they themselves have caused, they think they are big heros! See more
Ron L Jun 14, 2017 An entertaining though typically 50s/60s disaster movie that plays it pretty straight. A great performance from movie legend Dana Andrews and some decent effects make it worthwhile. See more
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Andrew Marton

Director

Dana Andrews

Dr. Stephen Sorenson

Janette Scott

Dr. Maggie Sorenson

Kieron Moore

Dr. Ted Rampion

Alexander Knox

Sir Charles Eggerston

Peter Damon

John Masefield

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Crack in the World

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Movie Info

Synopsis A dying scientist (Dana Andrews) and his team drill for magma, crack the globe and try to fix it with a nuclear bomb.
Director
Andrew Marton
Producer
Bernard Glasser, Lester Sansom
Screenwriter
Jon Manchip White, Julian Zimet
Production Co
Paramount
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 1, 2014
Runtime
1h 36m
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