This is an improved, widecreen version of Antonio Margheriti's "Battle of the Worlds" ("Il pianeta degli uomini spenti") starring Claude Rains. Battle of the Worlds From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Pianeta degli uomini spenti, Il Theatrical release poster Directed by Antonio Margheriti Produced by Thomas Sagone Screenplay by Ennio De Concini Story by Ennio De Concini Starring Claude Rains Bill Carter Music by Mario Migliardi Cinematography Raffaele Masciocchi Edited by Mario Serandrei Production company Ultra Film Sicilia Cinematografica Distributed by Gaumont S.A.B. Manson Distributing Topaz Film Corporation Release dates October 30, 1961 (Italy) March 1963 (United States) Running time 84 minutes Country Italy Language Italian Battle of the Worlds ( Italian : Il Pianeta degli uomini spenti ) is a 1961 Italian science fiction film directed by Antonio Margheriti , starring Claude Rains , Bill Carter and Maya Brent. The Italian title translates as The Planet of Extinct Men . [1]
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"Cheese of the highest order. Everything about this film is gratuitous. Every frame pours forth its inane and sophomoric attempt at science fiction. Wo..."
"Claude Rains makes 'The Battle of the Worlds' worth seeing with his his fantastic performance as the mathematician Benson."
"This is a minor Italian sci fi movie with a British star not known for making low budget films. Claude Rains worked alot in television in between gett..."
"This is a major image quality improvement over the existing IA copy, and worth the download if you're into spaghetti fi."