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Crack in the World (1965) was a Science Fiction Film directed by Andrew Marton and produced by Bernard Glasser, Philip Yordan and Lester A. Sansom.

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Short Take: Crack in the World

By Barry P. on Dec 20, 2020 From Cinematic Catharsis

(1965) Directed by Andrew Marton; Written by Jon Manchip White and Julian Zimet; Story by Jon Manchip White; Starring: Dana Andrews, Janette Scott, Kieron Moore and Alexander Knox; Available on Blu-ray and DVD Rating: ***½ “Someone once said, if a man had a chance to spend his life fish... Read full article


Crack in the World, Opened April 15, 1965: Enhanced Question-Mark?

By C. S. Williams on Apr 15, 2015 From Classic Film Aficionados

A Crack In The World was the first movie that scared me; it was everything that a nerdy young boy could want in a Sci-Fi film: action, destruction, mayhem, science, (did I mention destruction), and intelligent heroes. In CITW the villains are not so much malevolent as they are stubborn, self-interes... Read full article


Crack in the World, Opened April 15, 1965: Enhanced Question-Mark?

By C. S. Williams on Apr 15, 2015 From Classic Film Aficionados

A Crack In The World was the first movie that scared me; it was everything that a nerdy young boy could want in a Sci-Fi film: action, destruction, mayhem, science, (did I mention destruction), and intelligent heroes. In CITW the villains are not so much malevolent as they are stubborn, self-interes... Read full article


Crack in the World, Opened April 15, 1965: Enhanced Question-Mark?

By C. S. Williams on Apr 15, 2015 From Classic Film Aficionados

A Crack In The World was the first movie that scared me; it was everything that a nerdy young boy could want in a Sci-Fi film: action, destruction, mayhem, science, (did I mention destruction), and intelligent heroes. In CITW the villains are not so much malevolent as they are stubborn, self-interes... Read full article


Crack in the World, Happy Anniversary! Premiered April 15, 1965.

By C. S. Williams on Apr 15, 2014 From Classic Film Aficionados

A Crack in the World was the first movie that scared me; it was everything that a nerdy young boy could want in a Sci-Fi film: action, destruction, mayhem, science, (did I mention destruction), and intelligent heroes. In CITW the villains are not so much malevolent as they are stubborn, self-interes... Read full article


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Quotes from

Sir Charles Eggerston: The question now is not who is to blame, but how we can stop the catastrophe.
Dr. Ted Rampion: At present we don't know any way we can stop it. First, we have to learn to understand the natural forces involved, and if possible, find some way to control them in the time that is permitted to us.
Sir Charles Eggerston: What is being done? Now?
Dr. Ted Rampion: Every university, every scientist, every thinking military leader is helping us.
Sir Charles Eggerston: Is there anything that we can do?
Dr. Ted Rampion: Pray.


[first lines]
Dr. Maggie Sorenson: But Sir Charles, the project entrance is half a mile further on!
Sir Charles Eggerston: I know Mrs. Sorenson. I wanted to stop here to take a better look at *that*. That's your drill tower, isn't it?
Dr. Maggie Sorenson: Yes it is.
Sir Charles Eggerston: What's that missile doing up there? I thought that we came here to discuss with your husband the *possibility* of using an atomic warhead.
Dr. Maggie Sorenson: *Half* a missile, Sir Charles. If you look closely, you'll see it's not armed.


[Rampion is revived after being pulled unconscious from a volcanic vent]
Simpson: How do you feel?
Dr. Ted Rampion: Medium rare.


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Eugène Lourié had two models of the gantry built. The second was made of balsa wood for the explosion scene. This insured complete destruction of the gantry while avoiding the danger of the set being sprayed by shrapnel.
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