War of the Worlds (1953 film)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_War_of_the_Worlds
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Visual_Effects
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:The_War_of_the_Worlds
gptkbp:box_office $7 million
gptkbp:budget $2 million
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:George_Barnes
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception generally positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired radio adaptations
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Byron_Haskin
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Paramount_Pictures
gptkbp:edited_by Arnold Schwartz
gptkbp:features gptkb:architect
gptkb:church
gptkb:historical_event
gptkb:Martian_tripods
gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkb:book
cultural references
social commentary
survival themes
scientific curiosity
audience engagement
moral dilemmas
cinematic techniques
emotional impact
character arcs
military response
visual storytelling
alien technology
destruction of cities
iconic imagery
thematic depth
romantic subplot
scientific explanations
black smoke
suspenseful atmosphere
human resistance
alien invasion trope
human vs alien conflict
heat ray weapon
post-war anxiety
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:California
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Author
gptkbp:home_media_release gptkb:DJ
gptkb:film
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label War of the Worlds (1953 film)
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:television_series
gptkb:video_game
many science fiction films
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:H._G._Wells
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Leith_Stevens
gptkbp:notable_for gptkb:museum
gptkbp:plot Martians invade Earth.
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:George_Pal
gptkbp:release_date August 1953
gptkbp:released 1953
gptkbp:remake gptkb:War_of_the_Worlds_(2005)
gptkb:War_of_the_Worlds_(2005_film)
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Barré_Lyndon
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:California
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Ann_Robinson
gptkb:Gene_Barry
gptkbp:visual_effects gptkb:Ray_Harryhausen
gptkbp:voice_actor gptkb:Richard_Haydn