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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? (3)

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? (2)

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? (1)

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. (3)

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

Dr. Ted Rampion: [on radio] Sorenson! Can you hear me? Stephen!
John Masefield: Masefield here, listen Rampion...
Dr. Ted Rampion: What happened?
John Masefield: He fainted.
Dr. Ted Rampion: Listen Masefield, do you know what he wanted to tell me?
John Masefield: Yes. The crack is moving twice as fast as before.


John Masefield: MAGMA!


Dr. Ted Rampion: If we can start Tucamoa erupting before the crack gets there, we stand a chance of stopping it.
Unknown: Yeah, but how do you start up a volcano?
Dr. Ted Rampion: [pause] With a nuclear bomb.
John Masefield: He never learns!


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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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