In this beloved George Pal (WAR
OF THE WORLDS)-produced sci-fi
classic. A dying star hurls through
space on a collision course with
Earth, with no way to stop it.
The hope of the planet's citizens
lies in the hands of pilot Dave
Randall (Richard Derr) and astronomer
Doc Hendron (Larry Keating), who
will supervise the construction
and flight of an interplanetary
craft that will carry a handfull
of humans to start the race anew
on another planet. Academy Award
nominations: 2, including Best
(Color) Cinematography. Academy
Awards: Best Special Effects.
